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The Best Hiking Trails in Costa Rica

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Photo of Providencia/La Chaqueta/Rancho Tinamu Photo of Carate - La Leona - Sirena (Parque Corcovado) Photo of Cascata/waterfall - cascate La Fortuna, Costa Rica
  • near Providencia, San José (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    15.52mi
    Elevation +
    4150f
    TrailRank
    62| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofProvidencia/La Chaqueta/Rancho Tinamu Photo ofProvidencia/La Chaqueta/Rancho Tinamu Photo ofProvidencia/La Chaqueta/Rancho Tinamu

    High difficulty trail that walks down from the high Talamanca mountain range at the Cerro de la Muerte at Providencia Town. This trail is not for unexperienced hikers! Ask your guide to finish the trail at the Savegre Ri...

    Gracias por subir la ruta!!
    OsoCaballo
  • near Carate, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    13.29mi
    Elevation +
    489f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofCarate - La Leona - Sirena (Parque Corcovado) Photo ofCarate - La Leona - Sirena (Parque Corcovado) Photo ofCarate - La Leona - Sirena (Parque Corcovado)

    Amazing trail that goes from Carate to Sirena Station in Corcovado National Park, located on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. This park is known for its biodiversity and pristine rainforest, being home to a wide variety ...

  • near La Fortuna, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    3.97mi
    Elevation +
    1024f
    TrailRank
    58| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCascata/waterfall - cascate La Fortuna, Costa Rica Photo ofCascata/waterfall - cascate La Fortuna, Costa Rica Photo ofCascata/waterfall - cascate La Fortuna, Costa Rica

    Cascata/waterfall - cascate La Fortuna, Costa Rica Moderate trail due to elevation. Closer to the cascate there are stairs. To be monitored: the weather conditions. It can be sunny day, but a few hours later it can r...

    Muy buena ruta, hermoso paisaje,con algunos desniveles fáciles de superar.
    Maria Elena Viola
    You have to climb a bit, but is worth it! Loved it
    Jorge C. Lopes
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  • Pico Blanco

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    near San Antonio, San José (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    6.40mi
    Elevation +
    3215f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofPico Blanco Photo ofPico Blanco Photo ofPico Blanco

    We strongly recommend that you visit Pico Blanco only if you feel in shape, and have physically and mentally prepared yourself for the tour. Although many join the ride without having much experience, you do need to have...

  • Piedades - 2300m - San Antonio

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    near Piedades, San José (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    14.57mi
    Elevation +
    6263f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofPiedades - 2300m - San Antonio Photo ofPiedades - 2300m - San Antonio Photo ofPiedades - 2300m - San Antonio

    Wrong path was chosen at the end, so I needed to finish in someone’s farm and climb through the gate. Don’t do that!

  • Rincon towards Corcovado

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    near San Pedrillo, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    8.47mi
    Elevation +
    1545f
    TrailRank
    47
    Photo ofRincon towards Corcovado Photo ofRincon towards Corcovado Photo ofRincon towards Corcovado

    A beautiful trail, mainly through the jungle, through several secluded beaches and with some great views on the ocean. We did the walk at the end of the rainy season and paths were very muddy, good shoes are necessary. ...

  • Los Planes to beaches

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    near Drake, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    12.79mi
    Elevation +
    1014f
    TrailRank
    47
    Photo ofLos Planes to beaches Photo ofLos Planes to beaches Photo ofLos Planes to beaches

    A beautiful trail through the rainforest, fields, along the coast and the village of Los Planes. You have to cross numerous streams on the way, and the part along the coast can be very muddy. In the rainy season, or a...

  • Rio Cajon

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    near Ángeles, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    4.41mi
    Elevation +
    922f
    TrailRank
    47| Rating 2.25
    Photo ofRio Cajon Photo ofRio Cajon Photo ofRio Cajon

    This is a hike to a waterfall on the Cajon River and then back to the start point in Atenas. It is based on the Wiki trail Catarata Rio Cajon (submitted by Guifran). Some of this track may be on private property, after a...

    BEWARE! This route doesn't exist anyone. I tried going reverse and at the problematic property now even the alternative ...
    Zsoltee
    PLEASE READ BEFORE TAKING THIS TRAIL ** We followed this route today. The waterfall was amazing, no disappointment there...
    Monica5
    Amazing spot but I would NOT recommend going up the stairs as an attempted way out. We did this and got to the gate, whi...
    raqofm
  • near Sabanilla, Cartago (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    5.80mi
    Elevation +
    1079f
    TrailRank
    46| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofParque nacional irazu. Prusia. Trail El Roble Photo ofParque nacional irazu. Prusia. Trail El Roble Photo ofParque nacional irazu. Prusia. Trail El Roble

    The Trail is well marketed and good maintained. It has some inclined parts, but most of the trail is flat or with low inclination. We did with with our 7 years old son and a 18 months baby. Both had a great time. T...

    Nice description and references. I will give it a shot and will come back later. Thanks 👍🏼
    Roy.Mena
  • San José city walk

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    near Amón, San José (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    4.84mi
    Elevation +
    272f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofSan José city walk Photo ofSan José city walk Photo ofSan José city walk

    Just a little walk around the eastern part of SJ. Saw some nice houses and street art. Had lunch at Barrrio Escalante, where you can easily walk around some more. It is a very nice area with great restaurants and cafés.

  • Manuel Antonio

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    near Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    4.99mi
    Elevation +
    1194f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofManuel Antonio Photo ofManuel Antonio Photo ofManuel Antonio

    Road in Manuel Antonio national park. According to a National Geographic review, one of the best national park in the world. The trails are quite easy/moderate going. The park has an observation points with excellent vie...

  • Cerro Espiritu Santo

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    near San Miguel, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    5.64mi
    Elevation +
    1490f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofCerro Espiritu Santo Photo ofCerro Espiritu Santo Photo ofCerro Espiritu Santo

    A climb through a coffee plantation to the top of Cerro Espiritu Santo (Holy Spirit Hill). Numerous paths criss cross the plantation so a method of navigating is essential. Thanks to Van141 and Manry for their Wiki entri...

  • Atenas - Pica Flora

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    near Atenas, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    5.94mi
    Elevation +
    1004f
    TrailRank
    44| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofAtenas - Pica Flora Photo ofAtenas - Pica Flora Photo ofAtenas - Pica Flora

    A walking tour of Atenas and the hills just south of town including a barrio named Pica Flora. The start point was selected because our map showed "Atenas Tourism". We did not find it, but it was a nice street and a good...

    We did the same route except we came down to the cemetery area instead of going to Coopeatenas. Easy walk very kind peop...
    Roberto J Galindo
  • Catarata La Danta

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    near Bureal, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    8.50mi
    Elevation +
    1670f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofCatarata La Danta Photo ofCatarata La Danta Photo ofCatarata La Danta

    A pretty hike to a beautiful waterfall. You follow the same trail in and out and it takes you up over a hill and down into a cataract with an impressive waterfall. I followed the Wiki trail laid out by Carlos Piedra call...

  • El Plancillo

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    near Morazán, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    7.67mi
    Elevation +
    1857f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofEl Plancillo Photo ofEl Plancillo Photo ofEl Plancillo

    A nice hike in a beautiful country. The trail sticks to lanes and roads (0.9 of a kilometer on highway #3) so footing is generally good (and traffic was limited). There is almost 600 meters of climb with some loose grave...

  • Monte Verde

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    near Monte Verde, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    6.22mi
    Elevation +
    1040f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofMonte Verde Photo ofMonte Verde Photo ofMonte Verde

    Trail in the Monteverde forest. It was very nice even if it was very wet. It is better to take the bus from Santa Elena. There are multiples trail. It takes about 4 hours to use them all.

  • Hike from Escazu

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    near Naranjo, San José (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    9.70mi
    Elevation +
    4088f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofHike from Escazu Photo ofHike from Escazu Photo ofHike from Escazu

    This is a nice hike that you can start in Escazu or Bebedero. Much of it is on roads and some parts are very steep. There are great views of San Jose, Escazu and Santa Ana the whole way. The route passes through forests ...

  • Chucas - Jateo

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    near Balsa, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    9.58mi
    Elevation +
    2700f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofChucas - Jateo Photo ofChucas - Jateo Photo ofChucas - Jateo

    I started this hike just south of Balsa and parked in a Hydro Plant parking lot just north of the Tarcoles River. The road (now gravel) takes you down to a very old bridge that gives you some nice views up and down the r...

  • Cerro Chato

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    near La Fortuna, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    7.82mi
    Elevation +
    3068f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofCerro Chato Photo ofCerro Chato Photo ofCerro Chato

    Very nice hike up on Cerro Chato. The trail is actually closed, but from The Green Lodge they let you up on their property (for $10 dollar pp) and from the old entrance of the park you’re on your own. Steep hike, kind of...

  • Volcán Barva (Costa Rica)

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    near Sacramento, Heredia (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    9.13mi
    Elevation +
    1558f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofVolcán Barva (Costa Rica) Photo ofVolcán Barva (Costa Rica) Photo ofVolcán Barva (Costa Rica)

    Quick Facts Location : Braulio Carrillo National Park (province of Heredia, Costa Rica, Central America) Altitude : 9,700 feet above sea level Hours : 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily Hiking: There are four major trails tha...

  • Parque Nacional Carara

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    near Camaronal, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    3.52mi
    Elevation +
    249f
    TrailRank
    41| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofParque Nacional Carara Photo ofParque Nacional Carara Photo ofParque Nacional Carara

    Followed Manry's trail by the same name. The path is well marked, not particularly well maintained and easy to follow (although GPS signal was often weak). Signs with nature information are posted along the way. A haven ...

    Un sitio de fácil acceso par auna caminata sencilla
    Alejandro Zuniga
    Ruta accesible. Casi sin desnivel. Muy húmeda. Cuenta con aseos.
    RubioMC

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