Hiking

The Best Hiking Trails in Guanacaste (Costa Rica)

4,240 trails

(52)
Photo of TREKKING VOLCAN RINCÓN DE LA VIEJA TREKKING -2021 NH - FUMAROLAS + CASACADAS Photo of Mud pits, fumerole and boiling waters trails in Rinco de la Vieja (GROUP) Photo of Cerro Pelado
Show map

  • Cerro Pelado

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Solanea, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    naturalhue
    Distance
    3.95mi
    Elevation +
    1545f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofCerro Pelado Photo ofCerro Pelado Photo ofCerro Pelado

    30/09/2023 This hike has 3 areas that are moderate in difficulty and some of them more technical. The first segment is at the very beginning of the trail. You will finish this part at a 200 m difference in altitude fr...

  • Tigre Waterfall JW

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Nubes, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    jwright
    Distance
    3.28mi
    Elevation +
    1217f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofTigre Waterfall JW Photo ofTigre Waterfall JW Photo ofTigre Waterfall JW

    Amazing waterfalls and great bridges. They try and sell you a horse ride or quad bike to come out of the valley. Not worth it if you are fit. The walk out is steep but not difficult if you take your time.

  • Create your Trail Lists

    Organize the trails you like in lists and share them with your friends.

    Get Wikiloc Premium Upgrade to remove Ads
    Create your Trail Lists Create your Trail Lists

  • Tamarindo

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Tamarindo, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Miguel Cortez 1
    Distance
    4.51mi
    Elevation +
    259f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofTamarindo Photo ofTamarindo

    Tamarindo tree route was really cool and close to the main part of the city. Some parts of it are overgrown so be prepared for a little rough patches. Other than that, it was awesome to see monkeys and other birds.

  • Cerro Pelado - Birdwatching and hike

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Solanea, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    K. Quirós
    Distance
    4.10mi
    Elevation +
    1152f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofCerro Pelado - Birdwatching and hike Photo ofCerro Pelado - Birdwatching and hike Photo ofCerro Pelado - Birdwatching and hike

    Hiking up the Cerro Pelado wich is an extinct volcano, highly eroded and windy during the dry season. The trip had the objective of monitoring birds and relating the richness and abundance of species and their relatio...

  • Reserva bosque Nuboso Santa Elena

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near San Gerardo, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    arnaudmds
    Distance
    4.75mi
    Elevation +
    696f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofReserva bosque Nuboso Santa Elena Photo ofReserva bosque Nuboso Santa Elena Photo ofReserva bosque Nuboso Santa Elena

    Easy walk. Official trails combination. Beautiful vegetation, we didn't get to see mist. No real view of the Arenal volcano because of the clouds. Lots of birds and we saw a guatuza.

  • Tamarindo tree route

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Tamarindo, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    PimBoom
    Distance
    5.38mi
    Elevation +
    292f
    TrailRank
    26| Rating 2.0

    A nice trial free of charge. The first part is dirt road where we didn’t see any car. Very nice!! The circle is a path through the Forrest. In the Forrest we saw different trees with howler monkeys.

    Bummer. We drove up only to find the trailhead said private property. And so much construction the roads are a lot of de...
    deida77
    Last review was 4/22. But Today this route does not exist because construction has obliterated both trailheads. And even...
    rllawren
    A nice easy walk up a dirt road not very busy with cars or anything, through villas, into farmland, the path is nicely m...
    Ryan Harkness

  • Playa Avellanas and David place

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near San José Pinilla, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    José Pedro Coutinho
    Distance
    1.79mi
    Elevation +
    46f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofPlaya Avellanas and David place Photo ofPlaya Avellanas and David place Photo ofPlaya Avellanas and David place

    A small walk between Pazifico Tropical Villas and the Pacific ocean playa de avellanas. The bridge over the mangal is an amazing scenary. The passage is true the surf hotel.

  • Sámara beaches

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Cangrejal, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    MS Walker
    Distance
    4.93mi
    Elevation +
    207f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofSámara beaches Photo ofSámara beaches Photo ofSámara beaches

    Nice little walk along the beaches of Sámara with plenty of opportunities for swimming. I did it during low tide.

  • Treetop walk in Selvatura Park

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near San Gerardo, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Mx hiker
    Distance
    1.77mi
    Elevation +
    246f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofTreetop walk in Selvatura Park Photo ofTreetop walk in Selvatura Park Photo ofTreetop walk in Selvatura Park

    Easy but nice walk in Selvatura Park that crosses 8 hanging bridges. Great view of top of the forest.

  • Santa Maria Ranger Station - Rinconcito Lodge

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Tanques, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Drekker71
    Distance
    2.95mi
    Elevation +
    33f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofSanta Maria Ranger Station - Rinconcito Lodge Photo ofSanta Maria Ranger Station - Rinconcito Lodge Photo ofSanta Maria Ranger Station - Rinconcito Lodge

    Nixe down-hill hike (tougher up-hill the other way round) with nice landscapes, some rivers to cross which might be tricky in rainy-season. Pleasant over-all if you stay at this hotel and have enough energy after/before ...

  • Magdaleno Waterfall

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Palmira, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    K. Quirós
    Distance
    1.82mi
    Elevation +
    167f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofMagdaleno Waterfall Photo ofMagdaleno Waterfall Photo ofMagdaleno Waterfall

    Beautiful hike through an amazing scenery. There are really nice rock formations, the water is clear and the waterfall is just as good as the entire hike. It is worth the hike.

  • Cataratas Morpho Blanca y Cabro Muco - Cara sur Volcán Miravalles

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near La Giganta, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    OsoCaballo
    Distance
    4.46mi
    Elevation +
    935f
    TrailRank
    83| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCataratas Morpho Blanca y Cabro Muco - Cara sur Volcán Miravalles Photo ofCataratas Morpho Blanca y Cabro Muco - Cara sur Volcán Miravalles Photo ofCataratas Morpho Blanca y Cabro Muco - Cara sur Volcán Miravalles

    Sábado 06 de agosto 2022. Desayunamos en casa de Freddy aprox 7:00am y después salimos rumbo a las cataratas, aprox a 20 minutos. La calle está en buen estado, por lo que automóvil llega sin problema hasta el inicio de ...

    Wow qué increíble la diferencia de esa zona en invierno, ahorita que fuimos no lo reconocerías, hicieron un sendero tan ...
    Coliner
    Muy tuanis ruta Juanjo! Muchas gracias! Fuimos y volvimos a ambas cataratas con toda la pata! Pura vida!
    josuetracker

  • Reserva bosque Nuboso Santa Elena

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near San Gerardo, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    arnaudmds
    Distance
    4.75mi
    Elevation +
    696f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofReserva bosque Nuboso Santa Elena Photo ofReserva bosque Nuboso Santa Elena

    Easy walk. Official trails combination. Beautiful vegetation, we didn't get to see mist. No real view of the Arenal volcano because of the clouds. Lots of birds and we saw a guatuza.

  • Cerro Pelado Cañas Guanacaste (Volcán Extinto)

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Solanea, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Tierra Adentro
    with yandell un23queso EDU-CA-BA
    Distance
    4.46mi
    Elevation +
    2126f
    TrailRank
    78| Rating 4.5
    Photo ofCerro Pelado Cañas Guanacaste (Volcán Extinto) Photo ofCerro Pelado Cañas Guanacaste (Volcán Extinto) Photo ofCerro Pelado Cañas Guanacaste (Volcán Extinto)

    Importante, el señor Wilbert Barrantes, celular 8838-3645, es el dueño del terreno donde se deja el carro y es quien tiene un cuadraciclo 8x8 (si, 8 llantas) especial para subir al cerro. Esto lo hace accesible incluso p...

    Muy bueno
    minor.cs
    Gracias por la información
    adriancostarica1
    No sendero en seconda parte despues de cumbre de piedra . Lleguando a la quebrada seca no encuentro el camino y tube qu...
    manbay

  • Las Pailas - Volcán Rincón de la Vieja

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Guachipelín, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    lorena_m
    Distance
    2.66mi
    Elevation +
    417f
    TrailRank
    20

    The Las Pailas loop trail is located in the Rincón de la Vieja National Park. From here there are very nice views of the active Rincón de la Vieja volcano. The vegetation is nice but by far the most impressive aspect of ...

  • Cerro Pelado, Cañas Guanacaste

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Solanea, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Olman Alvarado Z
    with anpaul Olman Alvarado Villalobos
    Distance
    4.81mi
    Elevation +
    1325f
    TrailRank
    76| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCerro Pelado, Cañas Guanacaste Photo ofCerro Pelado, Cañas Guanacaste Photo ofCerro Pelado, Cañas Guanacaste

    Saludos a todos, en esta ocasión tuve el placer de visitar el Cerro Pelado en Cañas Guanacaste. aunque la caminata no es muy larga, lo cierto es que vale la pena realizarla, este lugar es como estar en otro planeta, s...

    Lindo lugar
    anpaul

  • Rincon loop

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Tanques, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    nicob27
    Distance
    2.62mi
    Elevation +
    292f
    TrailRank
    17
    Photo ofRincon loop Photo ofRincon loop Photo ofRincon loop

    About two hours, not seen a single bird, despite walking slowly and silently. But some smoke vents are bubbling pool of water at 106°C, and one small waterfall.

  • Cavernas Barra Honda

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Santa Ana, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Olman Alvarado Z
    with anpaul
    Distance
    5.46mi
    Elevation +
    1060f
    TrailRank
    71| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCavernas Barra Honda Photo ofCavernas Barra Honda Photo ofCavernas Barra Honda

    La ruta es por el sendero principal, no es muy largo. Se asciende unos 400 msnm, y se visita tanto el sumidero y descenso a la Caverna como al mirador que tiene una vista impresionante. Para visitar los demás sende...

    Bonita experiencia en las cavernas
    anpaul

  • Cerro Pelado (Cañas, Guanacaste)

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Solanea, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Mau Montañista
    with karenelizondo
    Distance
    4.13mi
    Elevation +
    1079f
    TrailRank
    70| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCerro Pelado (Cañas, Guanacaste) Photo ofCerro Pelado (Cañas, Guanacaste) Photo ofCerro Pelado (Cañas, Guanacaste)

    Para esta ruta nos trasladamos en carro por ruta interamericana hacia Cañas Guanacaste. Al pasar la estación de RITEVE de Cañas se pasa el puente sobre el Río Jabillo y en la primera entrada se toma a la derecha, tomando...

    Hola Mau! Creo que esta se ha vuelto una ruta de las infaltables para cualquier tico. El lugar es sumamente hermoso y re...
    josuetracker

  • Guiones Norte trail

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Esperanza, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Nosara Civic Association
    with marco.johanning
    Distance
    0.13mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    15
    Photo ofGuiones Norte trail

    This trail gets you from Guiones Centro commercial area to the Guiones Norte neighborhood exiting right in front of the Skate Park. Este sendero conecta el área comercial de Guiones Centro con el barrio de Guiones Nor...

  • Canopy in Selvatura Park

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near San Gerardo, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Mx hiker
    Distance
    2.62mi
    Elevation +
    423f
    TrailRank
    14
    Photo ofCanopy in Selvatura Park Photo ofCanopy in Selvatura Park

    Canopy circuit in the Selvatura Park. Great and fun circuit with some very long sections. You are flying over incredible treetops.

  • Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near San Gerardo, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    jap1990
    with ullviu Lo Macot
    Distance
    5.99mi
    Elevation +
    820f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofReserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena Photo ofReserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena Photo ofReserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena

    Oberta el 1992 per un grup d'estudiants canadencs voluntariats, la Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena pertany al col·legi Tècnic Professional de Santa Elena. Tots els guanys que s'obtenen s'utilitzen per ajudar els joves ...

3D Maps

Experience trails in vivid detail, from summits to valleys. Embark on a virtual route for a realistic 3D view.

Get Wikiloc Premium Upgrade to remove Ads
3D Maps 3D Maps

Places in Guanacaste


Activities in Guanacaste