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  • Cerro Pelado

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    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...

  • Ocotal - Matapalo

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    near Ocotal, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Drekker71
    Distance
    3.52mi
    Elevation +
    889f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofOcotal - Matapalo Photo ofOcotal - Matapalo Photo ofOcotal - Matapalo

    Beautiful panoramic road passing by Playa Negra. The entrance to the trail at Azul Paraíso is a bit hidden but obvious. On the way there are a few junctions that lead to dead ends, usually with beautiful views! It can on...

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  • Tigre Waterfall JW

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    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.

  • Tamarindo

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    near Tamarindo, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Miguel Cortez 1
    Distance
    4.51mi
    Elevation +
    259f
    TrailRank
    31
    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

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    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

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    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

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    near Tamarindo, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    PimBoom
    Distance
    5.38mi
    Elevation +
    292f
    TrailRank
    27| 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

  • Ocotal - Playa Negra Panoramic Loop

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    near Ocotal, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Drekker71
    Distance
    5.02mi
    Elevation +
    1319f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofOcotal - Playa Negra Panoramic Loop Photo ofOcotal - Playa Negra Panoramic Loop Photo ofOcotal - Playa Negra Panoramic Loop

    Found the loop to not end up at Playa Matapalo and not being allowed to return… look out for more options to be added soon! Start 1 to 2h before low-tide for best enjoyment of Playa Negra!

  • Ocotal

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    near Ocotal, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Drekker71
    Distance
    4.09mi
    Elevation +
    823f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofOcotal Photo ofOcotal Photo ofOcotal

    Ocotal panoramic road, passing by the Monkey Farm to come back over the hill and down to Playa Ocotal and along the rocks over to Playa Azul climbing back up Pez Vela Resort and back to Guesthouse Casa Avi Fauna…

  • Camino del Cielo

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    near Ocotal, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Drekker71
    Distance
    6.31mi
    Elevation +
    1135f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofCamino del Cielo Photo ofCamino del Cielo Photo ofCamino del Cielo

    From Guesthouse Casa Avi Fauna in Playa Ocotal into the hills of the hinterland all the way to the end of the “trail to heaven”! The toughest part is the “trail” up to the top. Fore some reason, times are incorrect!

  • Ocotal to Playa Gringo… and back, twice… ;-)

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    near Ocotal, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Drekker71
    Distance
    5.72mi
    Elevation +
    1306f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofOcotal to Playa Gringo… and back, twice… ;-) Photo ofOcotal to Playa Gringo… and back, twice… ;-) Photo ofOcotal to Playa Gringo… and back, twice… ;-)

    As usual a roundtrip from Guesthouse Casa Avi Fauna. Nice scenic but strenuous walk with viewpoints and steep roads and trails. Great cardio with resting moments…

  • Playa Avellanas and David place

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    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

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    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.

  • Cerro Pelado ruta completa

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    near Solanea, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Olman Alvarado Z
    with anpaul
    Distance
    7.62mi
    Elevation +
    2438f
    TrailRank
    88| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCerro Pelado ruta completa Photo ofCerro Pelado ruta completa Photo ofCerro Pelado ruta completa

    Ruta circular desde Solanea pasando por: - Cima de Piedra (3.8 km) - Cerro Pelado (4.1 km) Es un volcán fuertemente erosionado, con fuentes pendientes, en donde se deja entrever el esqueleto del volcán a modo de un ...

    Espectaculares paisajes y muy buena la descripción de la misma. Gracias por compartir!
    Alfredo Huanes
    Ruta fabulosa, la cual ofrece unos bonitos paisajes. Un abrazo
    emilio viejo
    Muy hermoso recorrido y muy hermosas fotografías. Felicidades amigo.
    californiagymsama

  • Lago Arenal sector Unión - Santa Lucía

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    near Unión, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Olman Alvarado Z
    with anpaul
    Distance
    17.21mi
    Elevation +
    1985f
    TrailRank
    87| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofLago Arenal sector Unión - Santa Lucía Photo ofLago Arenal sector Unión - Santa Lucía Photo ofLago Arenal sector Unión - Santa Lucía

    Lago Arenal sector Unión - Santa Lucía Esta camina la iniciamos en la Unión, un sector muy conocido en el borde del Lago Arenal, de ahí dirigiéndonos hacia la parte alta Fila Norte del Lago, teniendo desde ahí vistas ...

    Bonita ruta por el Lago Arenal e igualmente bonitas fotos. Muchas gracias por compartirla amigo Olman, un saludo 😇😉👍⛰...
    lamorosangel
    ¡Olman, amigo! No puedo dejar de decir lo impresionante que se ve tu ruta por el Lago Arenal, sector Unión - Santa Lucía...
    Jorditoms
    Magnífica ruta, con visita al Lago del Arenal, bonitos paisajes y buen reportaje fotográfico y descripción. Saludos
    Caros55

  • Treetop walk in Selvatura Park

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    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.

  • Playa Naranjo y Mirador valle Naranjo desde Hacienda Santa Rosa

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    near Hacienda Naranjo, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Olman Alvarado Z
    with anpaul
    Distance
    15.80mi
    Elevation +
    1404f
    TrailRank
    87| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofPlaya Naranjo y Mirador valle Naranjo desde Hacienda Santa Rosa Photo ofPlaya Naranjo y Mirador valle Naranjo desde Hacienda Santa Rosa Photo ofPlaya Naranjo y Mirador valle Naranjo desde Hacienda Santa Rosa

    Ruta circular desde Hacienda Santa Rosa pasando por: - Playa Naranjo (12.0 km) - Mirador valle Naranjo (19.4 km) Tuvimos el placer de conocer nuestra histórica Casona de Santa Rosa en La Hacienda Santa Rosa, misma q...

    Preciosa ruta y con interés histórico. Gracias por compartirla con bellas y variadas imágenes del recorrido e interesant...
    palocorto1
    👏👏👏😉👍
    MBruno77
    Qué buen trekking amigo!
    Alfredo Huanes

  • Santa Maria Ranger Station - Rinconcito Lodge

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    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

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    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

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    near La Giganta, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    OsoCaballo
    Distance
    4.46mi
    Elevation +
    935f
    TrailRank
    84| 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

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    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 salida del refugio

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    near Solanea, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Olman Alvarado Z
    with anpaul
    Distance
    1.86mi
    Elevation +
    627f
    TrailRank
    79| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCerro Pelado salida del refugio Photo ofCerro Pelado salida del refugio Photo ofCerro Pelado salida del refugio

    Cerro Pelado salida del refugio, luego de nuestra caminata completa a Cerro Pelado. La ruta inicia en el refugio pasando por algunas de las subcumbres llegando al obelisco llegando a la salida del cerro. La mañana ...

    Bonita ruta a Cerro Pelado, con preciosas fotografías. Un abrazo y mucha montaña.
    Alfredo Barberan
    Muy buena la conclusión de esta ruta!
    Alfredo Huanes
    Preciosa ruta y fotografías compartida con entusiastas amigos. Saludos.
    Caminatasalas8

  • Cerro Pelado Cañas Guanacaste (Volcán Extinto)

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    near Solanea, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
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    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

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