🔍 Rainbow over San Isidro 🌈
📍 San Isidro de Grecia, Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
💬 Rainbows form when sunlight refracts through water droplets at a precise 42° angle — and at over 1,300 meters on the volcanic slopes above Grecia, the misty highland air makes them a near-daily spectacle after afternoon showers.
Landscapes
Rainbow over San Isidro
Basic ID
Name / Title
Rainbow over San Isidro de Grecia
Location
San Isidro de Grecia, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Type of Landscape
Viewpoint
Best Time to Visit
Afternoon, during or after rainy season (May–November)
Protected Status
Near Grecia Forest Reserve
Known For
Highland panoramic views, volcanic slopes of Poás, afternoon rainbow formations
Accessibility
Accessible by road via Route 118 from Grecia
City Information
City / Town
San Isidro de Grecia
Year of Foundation
Total Area
Height / Altitude
1,290–1,368 m
Population (Last Census)
5,949 (2011 census)
Sources: Protected Planet · UNESCO World Heritage · National Geographic