Beach near Los Chiles, Costa Rica

Los Chiles Travel Guide

Costa Rica

Los Chiles is a small town in northern Costa Rica, with a population of 3,342. It uses Costa Rica time and sits close to the country’s northern border region.

Travellers arriving by air can use Los Chiles Airport (LSL). There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so Los Chiles is better treated as an inland stop rather than a beach destination.

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Local time

3,342

Population

5,391 miles away

Know before you go

Pays in CRC

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +506

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Costa Rica for good service. While not mandatory, it's a common way to show appreciation in the service industry.

Best time to visit Los Chiles

Jan

29°26

Feb

30°18

Mar

32°14

Apr

33°14

May

33°25

Jun

30°30

Jul

30°30

Aug

31°30

Sep

31°29

Oct

30°31

Nov

29°29

Dec

29°29

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Los Chiles

  1. Cantón de Los Chiles

    historic site

    2.3 km

  2. Parque De Los Chiles Frontera Norte.

    park

    2.1 km

  3. Frontera Con Nicaragua

    lighthouse

    1.5 km

  4. Parroquia San Francisco de Asís de Los Chiles

    roman catholic place of worship

    1.8 km

  5. La Iglesia de Dios en Los Chiles

    protestant place of worship

    2.9 km

  6. Centro Los Chiles

    park

    1.7 km

  7. Los Chiles. Frontera Norte

    arts and entertainment

    1.7 km

Getting there

Los Chiles Airport · 0 km

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