El Miro
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- Lorena G5 contributionsSee the viewWalk down the street wearing good shoes and then go up the mountain.. You can take the beach back afterwards. For an averagely fit 64yr old the hike up starts off difficult and then gets easier. If you go in the morning you have the opportunity to see much wild life, before it gets noisy and busy. Well with the effort.Visited January 2020Traveled soloWritten January 20, 2020
- CONTA PVancouver, Canada15 contributionsGreat Views. Easy Hike.One of my favorite places in Jaco is this trail up the mountain (at south end of town. across from gas station). Lots of birds and monkeys and amazing jungle! There are 2 main viewpoints the top one is the "old hotel" and is an incredible spot for the views and the "lost in the jungle feel" with all the graffiti art on the walls. Hike is pretty easy and is doable up and down in an hour or less if you were rushed but it is nice to sit at the top and enjoy the views. Trails continue up the mountain, but the Old Hotel site is the highlight!Visited September 2022Written October 4, 2022
- Amir GThornhill, Canada319 contributionsSpectacular Views from an Abandoned HotelThis is an abandoned hotel that's overlooking the city of Jaco in Costa Rica. The hotel offers a great view over the Pacific and a leisurely hike up to the hotel along the road that was once meant to bring tourists. The hotel is still there, all built to impress, though apparently there wasn't enough money to finish it. The hike up is impressive and colourful with a wall done in relief with different scenes all the way up. The view from the hotel was awesome, from the many balconies that were built to look over the ocean. Recommended to walk up and see the beginning of the sunset, but don't wait too long as you'll be walking down in the dark.Visited August 2022Traveled with familyWritten July 6, 2023
- MattieArlington, Texas9 contributionsViewsAwesome hike and fantastic views. Make sure you wear tennis shoes!! Not an easy trek up in flip flops. Stay left on the trails- two lookout points on your way up to the top. Would recommend this if you want some good pictures and to see some really cool street art. You can also bike this trail.Visited October 2021Traveled as a coupleWritten October 15, 2021
- thomjaneParry Sound, Canada149 contributionsWell worth seeingWe had read about El Miro before we came to Costa Rica and so headed off to find the entrance to the trail. It was a hotel that was being built but was never finished. Now there is amazing graffiti on almost all the walls. There are lots of rooms to explore and it is two stories. And then there is the view! Which is the next best reason to make the trek. It allows you to see all of Jacó beach from a high up advantage. So between the view and all the amazing artwork in the form of graffiti, and the fact that it was free makes it a win,win! Just take lots of water!Visited February 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten February 8, 2023
- Mark LEagan, Minnesota47 contributionsQuite the place!Very interesting place to visit. The views are outstanding! It's a bit of an odd place... to see where somebody started to spend a lot of money and then just... walked away. Some of the graffiti is truly art. Some is just graffiti. The walk up there is best done before the heat of the day!Visited January 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten February 2, 2023
- martinezcarloscr6 contributionsEl MiroIt shows a nice view of Jaco from the top. You need to be prepared to have a 10-15 walk up to the hill and through the property. It is and old construction left aside where you can take interesting pictures. Cars can’t go through the property, you need you leave it in the main entrance (you will see when you get there).Visited July 2020Written July 14, 2020
- cdnhotdog130 contributionsDon’t let Free scare you!This is the best free thing you will ever do in Jaco area. The day before I paid 110.00 US to visit Manual António National Park and I was more impressed with Miro Mountain by far. Beautiful look out over Jaco Beach, wildlife on the trek up the Mountain. Wear good shoes, take cold water with you and enjoy the walk for FREE! I took an Uber from Jaco for about 3US dollars. After the hike up and down I ate at Miros right at the entrance. I was pleasantly impressed. Food was so good and very affordable. Tastey smoothies and their French fries fresh cut and the best I’ve ever had in all my travels. A true hidden gem.Visited February 2023Traveled soloWritten February 26, 2023
- Corbett6 contributionsArt Views and WildlifeWonderful short hike up to a fantastic viewpoint with lots of fun art. Entire trip took about an hour, including a stop for lots of photos. Numerous animals were spotted, including monkeys, frogs, and iguanas. Great activity to do in the morning before the heat of the day or a stunning sunset view but if sure to bring a flashlight for the trip down. This is a perfect hike on the edge of town, easily accessible and interesting to people of all ages. Do not follow Google maps to the trail head. You will end up on the side of a road in Costa Rica with no trail entrance insight. (Don’t ask how I know) Go to the restaurant across from the gas station. Follow the driveway with the signs heading up.Visited June 2023Traveled soloWritten July 5, 2023
- Fun4all!27 contributionsHistory and a view!Entrance hard to find- Just south of Jaco there is a Petrol station. There are 4-5 parking spaces across the street from it. Then walk south next to restaurant for the trailhead. The painted concrete wall on the way to the ruins is beautiful. We also saw a toucan in the tree on the way down. The ruins is interesting with the spiral staircases. The view at the ruins of the beach and Jaco is awesome!Visited January 2022Written February 2, 2022
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Mattie
Arlington, TX9 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
Awesome hike and fantastic views. Make sure you wear tennis shoes!! Not an easy trek up in flip flops. Stay left on the trails- two lookout points on your way up to the top. Would recommend this if you want some good pictures and to see some really cool street art. You can also bike this trail.
Written October 15, 2021
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thomjane
Parry Sound, Canada149 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
We had read about El Miro before we came to Costa Rica and so headed off to find the entrance to the trail.
It was a hotel that was being built but was never finished. Now there is amazing graffiti on almost all the walls. There are lots of rooms to explore and it is two stories.
And then there is the view!
Which is the next best reason to make the trek. It allows you to see all of Jacó beach from a high up advantage.
So between the view and all the amazing artwork in the form of graffiti, and the fact that it was free makes it a win,win!
Just take lots of water!
It was a hotel that was being built but was never finished. Now there is amazing graffiti on almost all the walls. There are lots of rooms to explore and it is two stories.
And then there is the view!
Which is the next best reason to make the trek. It allows you to see all of Jacó beach from a high up advantage.
So between the view and all the amazing artwork in the form of graffiti, and the fact that it was free makes it a win,win!
Just take lots of water!
Written February 8, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Mark L
Eagan, MN47 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Very interesting place to visit. The views are outstanding! It's a bit of an odd place... to see where somebody started to spend a lot of money and then just... walked away. Some of the graffiti is truly art. Some is just graffiti. The walk up there is best done before the heat of the day!
Written February 2, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
martinezcarloscr
6 contributions
Jul 2020
It shows a nice view of Jaco from the top. You need to be prepared to have a 10-15 walk up to the hill and through the property. It is and old construction left aside where you can take interesting pictures. Cars can’t go through the property, you need you leave it in the main entrance (you will see when you get there).
Written July 15, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
cdnhotdog
ON canada130 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
This is the best free thing you will ever do in Jaco area. The day before I paid 110.00 US to visit Manual António National Park and I was more impressed with Miro Mountain by far. Beautiful look out over Jaco Beach, wildlife on the trek up the Mountain. Wear good shoes, take cold water with you and enjoy the walk for FREE! I took an Uber from Jaco for about 3US dollars. After the hike up and down I ate at Miros right at the entrance. I was pleasantly impressed. Food was so good and very affordable. Tastey smoothies and their French fries fresh cut and the best I’ve ever had in all my travels. A true hidden gem.
Written February 26, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Corbett
6 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
Wonderful short hike up to a fantastic viewpoint with lots of fun art. Entire trip took about an hour, including a stop for lots of photos. Numerous animals were spotted, including monkeys, frogs, and iguanas. Great activity to do in the morning before the heat of the day or a stunning sunset view but if sure to bring a flashlight for the trip down. This is a perfect hike on the edge of town, easily accessible and interesting to people of all ages. Do not follow Google maps to the trail head. You will end up on the side of a road in Costa Rica with no trail entrance insight. (Don’t ask how I know) Go to the restaurant across from the gas station. Follow the driveway with the signs heading up.
Written July 5, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Fun4all!
27 contributions
Jan 2022
Entrance hard to find- Just south of Jaco there is a Petrol station. There are 4-5 parking spaces across the street from it. Then walk south next to restaurant for the trailhead. The painted concrete wall on the way to the ruins is beautiful. We also saw a toucan in the tree on the way down. The ruins is interesting with the spiral staircases. The view at the ruins of the beach and Jaco is awesome!
Written February 2, 2022
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Ryan
Sandys Parish, Bermuda12 contributions
Nov 2021
Enjoyed a nice hike up to El Miro with my wife. Hike was not too difficult. Seems lots of people go there to exercise. This is a great spot to view Jaco bay. Lots of cool artwork on the walls of the unfinished hotel.
Written November 20, 2021
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Sarah V
San Jose, Costa Rica12 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
This place was well worth the hike. The artwork and views were amazing! Felt like a whole new world. Would be a great place for a picnic or just to clear your mind. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle like I did! Would highly recommend :)
Written March 6, 2023
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Vacation26555521234
4 contributions
May 2023
The views were amazing and the art work was very cool. The hike isn’t too bad but make sure you bring plenty of water. The El Miro Restaurant at the bottom of the hill was amazing. $7 for a big plate of food.
Written May 22, 2023
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Michal Eyal Stossel
Neve Ilan, Israel231 contributions
Can you drive all the way to the hotel?
OregonResident
Beaverton, OR144 contributions
You can drive almost all the way but the road is very rutted.
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