# Brisas District, Zarcero Canton, Alajuela Province

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District · Zarcero Canton 

# Brisas

Brisas is a district of Costa Rica in Zarcero Canton, Alajuela Province. It had an estimated **2,505 people** in 2021 on 18 km² (about 140 per km²). 8 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 6 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 2,505people (2021)
- 17.9km²
- 6mapped services
- 1,850 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Brisas?

Brisas had an estimated **2,505 people** in 2021 — 17.3% of Zarcero Canton, 393rd of 472 districts. There are 952 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Zarcero Canton figure of 950). Spread over 18 km², that is about **140 people per km²**, 237th of 472 districts.

24.4% of people are children under 15 and 8.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 31 across Zarcero Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 48 children and older people.

0–4 ****197**

5–9 ****209**

10–14 ****205**

15–19 ****198**

20–24 ****233**

25–29 ****257**

30–34 ****227**

35–39 ****175**

40–44 ****143**

45–49 ****120**

50–54 ****127**

55–59 ****116**

60–64 ****96**

65–69 ****74**

70–74 ****53**

75+ ****75**

Source: [Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-cri).

## Where is Brisas?

Brisas lies in [Zarcero Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/zarcero/), [Alajuela Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 6 other districts: [La Palmera](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-carlos/la-palmera/), [Palmira](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/zarcero/palmira/), [Quesada](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-carlos/quesada/), [Tapesco](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/zarcero/tapesco/), [Toro Amarillo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/sarchi/toro-amarillo/) and [Zapote](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/zarcero/zapote/). By area it is the 312th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 11.3% of [Zarcero Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/zarcero/). The centre of Brisas is about 47 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.2428° N, 84.3792° W.

Source: [Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-cri).

## Things to see in and around Brisas

### Nearby, outside Brisas

- Reserva Natural Montaña Sagrada · viewpoint, Quesada2.1 km
- Volcán Porvenir · volcano, Quesada3.6 km
- Catarata San Vicente · waterfall, Quesada3.7 km
- Juan Castro Blanco National Park · national park, Aguas Zarcas5.4 km
- Cerro Volcán Viejo · volcano, Toro Amarillo5.4 km
- Volcán Platanar · volcano, Quesada6.3 km
- La Vieja Adventures · attraction, Quesada7.1 km
- Wild Path Costa Rica · attraction, Toro Amarillo8.3 km
- Sendero Cascada de las Nubes · waterfall, Quesada8.3 km
- Pozas · attraction, Toro Amarillo11 km
- Catarata Tesoro Escondido · waterfall, Toro Amarillo12 km
- Río Agrio falls · attraction, Toro Amarillo12 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

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

## Know before you go: Brisas

- Time zoneUTC−6, no daylight saving · America/Costa_Rica
- CurrencyColon (CRC)
- Country calling code+506
- LanguagesSpanish, English
- Plug typesType A, B · 120 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) · La Fortuna33 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)33 km

### Nearest railway station

Hospital Alajuela (Alajuela), about 32 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:16) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 05:46, sunset around 17:18).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

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 Brisas

Open gazetteers list **8 villages, towns and localities** in Brisas. Settlements here lie between about 1,721 m and 1,864 m above sea level (median 1,850 m).

- Bajo Pacayal
- Brisa
- La Brisa
- La Legua
- Legua
- Los Ángeles
- Santa Rosa
- Viento Fresco

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Brisas

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Miranda
- Río Jilguero
- Yurro Seco

### Hills and mountains

2 mountains; 2 valleys.

- Cerro Pelón · 2,311 m
- Cerro El Siete · 2,247 m
- Bajo La Vieja · 2,081 m
- Bajo Pacayal · 1,836 m

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

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

## Weather in Brisas and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Zarcero Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Dec (21 °C), after allowing for this place being about 163 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). 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 22 38 

Feb 22 22 

Mar 24 29 

Apr 24 76 

May 23 220 

Jun 22 209 

Jul 22 184 

Aug 22 198 

Sep 22 256 

Oct 22 301 

Nov 21 188 

Dec 21 70 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Brisas

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Clínica Monteolivo · Zarcero 6.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.18360&mlon=-84.39138#map=17/10.18360/-84.39138) 

Bank Coocique · Zarcero 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.18595&mlon=-84.39207#map=17/10.18595/-84.39207) 

ATM Cajero Banco Popular · Sarchí Norte 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.09019&mlon=-84.34638#map=17/10.09019/-84.34638) 

Petrol pump Gasolinera Santa Inés · Zarcero 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.19174&mlon=-84.39283#map=17/10.19174/-84.39283) 

Hotel La Cima del Daguama · Quesada 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.25462&mlon=-84.37221#map=17/10.25462/-84.37221) 

Mall Star Mall · Quesada 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.32316&mlon=-84.42809#map=17/10.32316/-84.42809) 

School Escuea La Legua · Brisas 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.24482&mlon=-84.38750#map=17/10.24482/-84.38750) 

College Escuela San Martín · Quesada 9.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.31968&mlon=-84.42375#map=17/10.31968/-84.42375) 

Police station Delegación Cantonal de Policía de Zarcero · Zarcero 6.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.18858&mlon=-84.39188#map=17/10.18858/-84.39188) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Brisas

Places mapped inside Brisas in open map data, by type.

- Schools3
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants2

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

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

## Other districts in Zarcero Canton

- Guadalupe
- Laguna
- Palmira
- Tapesco
- Zapote
- Zarcero

## Quick answers

- Where is Brisas?In Zarcero Canton, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Brisas?2,505 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Brisas?About 29 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Brisas?About 140 people per km²
- What borders Brisas?La Palmera, Palmira, Quesada, Tapesco, Toro Amarillo and Zapote
- What is there to see in Brisas?Reserva Natural Montaña Sagrada, Volcán Porvenir, Catarata San Vicente, Juan Castro Blanco National Park
- What time zone is Brisas in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Brisas?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Brisas?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Brisas?8 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Brisas?Settlements lie between 1,721 m and 1,864 m
- What is the highest point in Brisas?Cerro Pelón (2,311 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Brisas?December to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Brisas?Clínica Monteolivo, about 6.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Brisas?Coocique, about 6.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Brisas?Cajero Banco Popular, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Brisas?Gasolinera Santa Inés, about 5.9 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Brisas?CR21107 (OCHA common operational dataset)