District · Orotina Canton
# Hacienda Vieja

Hacienda Vieja is a district of Costa Rica in Orotina Canton, Alajuela Province. It had an estimated 1,225 people in 2021 on 17 km² (about 72 per km²). 10 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 1,225 people (2021)
- 16.9 km²
- 2 mapped services
- 269 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Hacienda Vieja?

Hacienda Vieja had an estimated 1,225 people in 2021 — 5.1% of Orotina Canton, 445th of 472 districts. There are 1,015 women for every 1,000 men (above the Orotina Canton figure of 986). Spread over 17 km², that is about 72 people per km², 291st of 472 districts.

18.7% of people are children under 15 and 10.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 37 years (it is 33 across Orotina Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 42 children and older people.
- 0–4 73
- 5–9 79
- 10–14 77
- 15–19 74
- 20–24 79
- 25–29 77
- 30–34 111
- 35–39 112
- 40–44 93
- 45–49 85
- 50–54 86
- 55–59 79
- 60–64 67
- 65–69 49
- 70–74 35
- 75+ 49

Source: Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Hacienda Vieja?

Hacienda Vieja lies in Orotina Canton, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica. It borders 5 other districts: Desmonte, Jesús, Orotina, San Mateo and San Pablo. By area it is the 316th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 11.7% of Orotina Canton. The centre of Hacienda Vieja is about 44 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.9234° N, 84.4871° W.

Source: Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Hacienda Vieja

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Hacienda Vieja: 1 nature reserve.
- Zona Protectora Cerro El Chompipe · nature reserve

### Nearby, outside Hacienda Vieja
- San Caralampio · monument, San Mateo 4.0 km
- Parador Fotográfico Orotina · attraction, Orotina 4.1 km
- Turu Ba Ri Nature & Adventure Park Aerial Tram · theme park, San Juan de Mata 4.8 km
- Ecomuseo Minas del Aguacate · museum, Desmonte 5.2 km
- Minas del Aguacate · cave, Desmonte 5.3 km
- Plaza Km 42 · ruins, Escobal 5.7 km
- Mirador · viewpoint, Escobal 6.6 km
- Antigua Iglesia de San Juan de Dios · ruins, San Mateo 10 km
- El Toledo Coffee Tour · attraction, San Isidro 10 km
- Reserva Biologica Madre Verde · nature reserve, La Granja 14 km
- Monumento Nacional al Boyero · memorial, Atenas 15 km
- Museo Ferroviario · museum, Concepción 15 km

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Hacienda Vieja
- Time zone UTC−6, no daylight saving · America/Costa_Rica
- Currency Colon (CRC)
- Country calling code +506
- Languages Spanish, English
- Plug types Type A, B · 120 V
- Driving side Right
- Postcode format 5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela) 31 km
- Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) · San Jose 38 km

### Nearest railway station

Salinas (Caldera), about 22 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:17) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 05:46, sunset around 17:19).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Hacienda Vieja

Open gazetteers list 10 villages, towns and localities in Hacienda Vieja. Settlements here lie between about 219 m and 595 m above sea level (median 269 m).
- Alumbre
- Concepción
- Cortezal
- Dantas
- Hacienda Nueva
- Hacienda Vieja
- Marichal
- Patio de Agua Sur
- Pueblo Nuevo
- Vista de Mar

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Hacienda Vieja

Named natural and historic features inside Hacienda Vieja, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

3 rivers and streams.
- Quebrada Pital
- Quebrada Salitral
- Quebrada Santo Domingo

### Hills and mountains

2 mountains; 2 hills.
- Cerro Zopilote · 641 m
- Cerro Chompipe · 475 m
- Alto Vindas · 455 m
- Cerro Cincuenta y Ocho · 400 m

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Hacienda Vieja and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Orotina Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Dec (22 °C). About 1,793 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (301 mm) and the driest Feb (22 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are December to April.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 23 | 38 |
| Feb | 24 | 22 |
| Mar | 25 | 29 |
| Apr | 25 | 76 |
| May | 24 | 220 |
| Jun | 24 | 209 |
| Jul | 23 | 184 |
| Aug | 23 | 198 |
| Sep | 23 | 256 |
| Oct | 23 | 301 |
| Nov | 22 | 188 |
| Dec | 22 | 70 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Hacienda Vieja
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Clínica Integral GS Medical Care · Orotina | 3.9 km | Map |
| Bank | Banco Popular · Orotina | 3.8 km | Map |
| ATM | ATH · San Mateo | 4.1 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Gasolinera Los Reyes · Orotina | 3.9 km | Map |
| Hotel | Cabañas Las Cigarras · Hacienda Vieja | 1.1 km | Map |
| Mall | Comercial Mi Bella Orotina · Orotina | 3.7 km | Map |
| School | Escuela Hacienda Vieja · Hacienda Vieja | 1.4 km | Map |
| College | UNED - Centro Universitario Orotina · Orotina | 4.2 km | Map |
| Police station | Delegación Cantonal de Policía de San Mateo · San Mateo | 4.1 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Hacienda Vieja

Places mapped inside Hacienda Vieja in open map data, by type.
- Hotels 1
- Schools 1

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other districts in Orotina Canton
- Coyolar
- El Mastate
- La Ceiba
- Orotina

## Quick answers
- Where is Hacienda Vieja? In Orotina Canton, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Hacienda Vieja? 1,225 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Hacienda Vieja? About 37 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Hacienda Vieja? About 72 people per km²
- What borders Hacienda Vieja? Desmonte, Jesús, Orotina, San Mateo and San Pablo
- What is there to see in Hacienda Vieja? Zona Protectora Cerro El Chompipe
- What time zone is Hacienda Vieja in? UTC−6
- What currency is used in Hacienda Vieja? Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Hacienda Vieja? Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Hacienda Vieja? 10 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Hacienda Vieja? Settlements lie between 219 m and 595 m
- What is the highest point in Hacienda Vieja? Cerro Zopilote (641 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Hacienda Vieja? December to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Hacienda Vieja? Clínica Integral GS Medical Care, about 3.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Hacienda Vieja? Banco Popular, about 3.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Hacienda Vieja? ATH, about 4.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Hacienda Vieja? Gasolinera Los Reyes, about 3.9 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Hacienda Vieja? CR20903 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 16.9 km²
- P-code: CR20903
- Canton: Orotina Canton

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/orotina/hacienda-vieja/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.