The Best Hiking Trails in Alajuela (Costa Rica)

El Castillo

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MS Walker

Distance

3.21mi

Elevation +

177f

TrailRank

32

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We wanted to follow another trail found on Wikiloc but unfortunately the trail was closed in one end and with private signs in the other. Nice walk though if you are in the area. Beautiful views of the volcano and Lake. ...

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Iglesia San Francisco

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Distance

5.37mi

Elevation +

1768f

TrailRank

31

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Not quite what we were trying to do. We downloaded Manry's trail (Caminata San Francisco de Piedades Sur) but needed a place to park, so we chose the local church and started our hike from there. We had difficulty stayin...

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Morazan north - San Jose Sur

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Port flora

Distance

4.19mi

Elevation +

784f

TrailRank

31

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Not a particularly scenic route, over a combination of roads and paths around Morazan. The trail will take you through some farm land (fruit trees, cane fields, coffee plants and some grazing cattle) as well as a couple ...

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Alto Morazan

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Distance

3.95mi

Elevation +

1424f

TrailRank

31

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This is a nice hike along the road in the area where we were staying. The loop trail takes you down hill for the first 1.1 kilometers where you cross on a bridge over a small river. Turn right and begin your long climb (...

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Bajo La Paz, Catarata Danta

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Ligia Morera

Distance

6.66mi

Elevation +

1493f

TrailRank

30

The hike is pretty much for everyone. Depending the time of the year is very muddy and the car you will have to leave on the route and start to walk but from the main street up to the entrance of the trail that takes you...

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Parque National Volcán Poás

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MS Walker

Distance

3.11mi

Elevation +

512f

TrailRank

30

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Walking on the well signed tracks around Poás Volcano. Easy trail although it is very devastating arriving on a foggy day when you can’t see the crater or anything else but fog. I am quite sure it is very beautiful on a ...

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Morazán

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Distance

4.91mi

Elevation +

1371f

TrailRank

29

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This is a hike around the area where we were staying. Mostly on roads, some portions we fell off the intended trail. It was more to scout out the area and get a better feel for the terrain. There were several places to e...

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Morazan 4

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Port flora

Distance

3.73mi

Elevation +

768f

TrailRank

29

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My intent was to reverse Morazan 3 with some improvements in the hill section. This trail is better than #3, less bush whacking and gets the road with traffic section (first 3 km) out of the way early. There are numerous...

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Concordia - Las Nubes cascadas (waterfalls)

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PaulWa

Distance

0.30mi

Elevation +

240f

TrailRank

28

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Amazing view, beautiful waterfalls and the best - the trail is free!! But it's private property. So please ask in the restaurant 'Las Nubes' if you can do the trail. It's on YOUR ON RISK to do the trail. Best time for t...

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Vulcan arenal

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francismartens318

Distance

4.43mi

Elevation +

482f

TrailRank

27

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This easy hike starts at 'Parque National Vulcan Arenal' In the middle of the hike there is this huge tree, almost as big as the General Sherman. Super impressive

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Rio Celeste, blue lagoon & teñidero

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Smartsebas

Distance

3.31mi

Elevation +

558f

TrailRank

27

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Have great hiking shoes. Even in dry season there’s a mud and the trail can be slippery at some places. Those waterfalls are so beautiful.

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Volcan Miravalles CR

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D3iv3r

Distance

3.32mi

Elevation +

4383f

TrailRank

27

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La cantidad de Kms registrada acá parece no ser la correcta más el track si esta bien. The track is showing few kms but you need to walk some more, I had issues with my Phone Gps

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RatPark to Nuevo Arenal

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made_matteo

Distance

11.74mi

Elevation +

2405f

TrailRank

26

Walk from La Cabanga to Nuevo Arenal It's an easy hike but a bit long. There are a couple of creeks to pass and some of the way might be particularly muddy. NOTE: during this hike, we got lost and ended up walking...

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Río Grande - Escobal

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Francis Martens 318

Distance

9.59mi

Elevation +

440f

TrailRank

26

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This hike is following the abandoned train trail. It is an easy hike (flat most of the times), with some nice views. At some places you can go to the river for some refreshments.

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Laguna de Hule

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Tava.Fra88

Distance

5.40mi

Elevation +

810f

TrailRank

26

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Very nice wild trekking. Walk way its wild, not for all kids. The restaurant on the beginning was very good, owner and food. Recommended

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Catarata Tesoro Escondido (waterfall)

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TrailPumpkin

Distance

3.07mi

Elevation +

1056f

TrailRank

25

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Beautiful hike through a cloud forest to a waterfall. Sure to the clouds it was all misty/rainy and muddy/slippery. But if you like that kind of hike (we did) it's a lot of fun Entrance 8000 crc/person included a human g...

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Rio Cacao

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Distance

2.56mi

Elevation +

551f

TrailRank

25

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A loop trail that starts and finishes in San Jose Sur. The first leg is down a path to the river, the last section brings you up the main road back to town. Both of these sections are good but the river section was tough...

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Bajo del Toro- Vuelta del Cañón

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Philcasper

Distance

6.47mi

Elevation +

1877f

TrailRank

24

Phone died before we made it back. Wiki-loc uses tons of battery power. Started through through farms, then bush-wacked a ton until we met up with a nice trail. Made it to the falls. I climbed up to the bottom of the ...

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Arenal 1968 Hike Path

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StephaneD

Distance

2.02mi

Elevation +

436f

TrailRank

23

This spot belongs to Tilajari´s family and is a good overlook in La Fortuna to enjoy Arenal Volcano and Lake at the same time! Arenal 1968 offers three options: you can sit, take pictures and relax waiting for the freque...

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Chato crater and then almost into la fortuna for free

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David 369

Distance

6.18mi

Elevation +

2329f

TrailRank

23

The first part of the trail is up to the crater on the way down we followed the path to the right with the yellow arrows eventually it leaded to two small waterfalls and bridges over rivers but there is a way if you turn...

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Ascenso Miravalles

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Distance

4.84mi

Elevation +

4406f

TrailRank

86| 5.0

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Primera vez subiendo el Miravalles. Esta travesía comenzó el 15 de febrero del 2020, saliendo de San José a eso de las 5pm con rumbo al distrito de Mogote en el cantón de Bagaces, un viaje que duró unas 5 horas hasta ...

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Empalados Mina Pozo Verde La Legua

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Olman Alvarado Z

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Distance

14.65mi

Elevation +

2707f

TrailRank

86| 5.0

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Esta ruta inicia a la entrada de las fincas protegidas de Afaamar en Pueblo Nuevo de Zarcero, con buen clima se puede apreciar hacia el este el Volcán Poás. Cerca del Km 2 se interna en la montaña por el sendero conocido...

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Cerro Siete variante 2 ( por la Legua)

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Olman Alvarado Z

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Distance

6.74mi

Elevation +

1804f

TrailRank

85| 4.94

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En esta ocasión con buena compañía de mis amigos caminantes hacemos cerro Siete entrando por la comunidad de La Lengua de Zarcero. El objetivo es trazar una ruta fácil de realizar para organizar una caminata en la com...

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Toro Amarillo

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Jonathan Ibarra 1

Distance

7.08mi

Elevation +

719f

TrailRank

23

This was such a beautiful hike constant landscape change and a surprise waiting every corner! A must when visiting costa rica!

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Cumbres de la Danta por Bajo Castillo

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Olman Alvarado Z

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Distance

14.56mi

Elevation +

4170f

TrailRank

85| 5.0

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La Danta es un sendero en la zona entre Zapotal y Carrera Buena en San Ramón de Alajuela. Está variante es por Bajo Castillo ya que también se puede entrar por Carrera Buena o por Zapotal. Tomar en cuenta que en ép...

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