While traveling en route to San Isidro de El General on the Pan-American Highway, one has to pass the dangerous and treacherous Cerro de la Muerte or Mountain of Death. The highest point in Costa Rica at an altitude of over 3,300m (10,824-ft.), this mountain pass offers spectacular views of the surrounding areas and valley below.
Do remember to carry a warm jacket for this trip as the weather here can get very chilly.This pass is named ‘Mountain of Death’ because previously many travelers lost their lives trying to climb over the mountain with its dense fogs, heavy torrential rains and steep cliffs.
San Isidro provides major retail, shopping and services to the southern Pacific Coast of the country, just a short drive to the Costanera Highway and the vacation areas and beaches of Dominical, Uvita, Ojochal, Manuel Antonio and Drake Bay.
