The Cerro Pico Blanco is the second highest mountain of the Cerros de Escazú, Costa Rica, with a summit elevation of 24280NaN0.[1] Pico Blanco means literally 'white peak', making reference of the rocky outcropping close to its highest point, that looks light gray from the Central Valley.
It is a good destination for a one-day hike and is a potentially promising location for rock climbing.[2]
There is no relation to the endangered, endemic Pico Blanco Toad as it is reported to be found further to the southeast.
On January 15, 1990, a plane carrying 21 persons crashed near Pico Blanco, shortly after taking off from San Jose's Juan Santamaria Airport; all aboard perished.[3]
On November 25, 2024, another aircraft, a Cessna 206 Stationair, crashed near the area just after midday. Out of the 6 people, all Costa Ricans, one female was rescued alive.[4]