The Best Hiking Trails in Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

Playa Biesanz, Playa Rocosa und Playa Tulemar von Manuel Antonio

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titus.d

Distance

3.54mi

Elevation +

764f

TrailRank

30

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Roundtrip from Manuel Antonio passing: - Playa Biesanz (2.1 km) - Playa Rocosa (2.9 km) - Playa Tulemar (3.2 km) Really beautiful trip, just follow the pink ribbons which were attached to trees etc. by someone. You com...

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Corcovado National Park

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MS Walker

Distance

7.38mi

Elevation +

105f

TrailRank

30

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Great trail away from the 1-day visitors. We didn’t meet anyone else the whole day apart from a big family of 14 tapirs, snakes, birds, monkeys etc. We did a detour to a great strangler fig tree that you supposedly need...

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Cascada El Pavon, Ojochal

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MS Walker

Distance

11.88mi

Elevation +

899f

TrailRank

30

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There is a lot of walking on the road with heavy traffic just next to you. I will recommend to book a taxi to the start of the trail away from the road. The way up is ok. It can be a little steep. The waterfall is nice...

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Isla Caballo

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Vigdis Vatshaug

Distance

15.37mi

Elevation +

1539f

TrailRank

30

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We booked a boat ride with captain Alexis +506 8412-7663 - he droppes us off at the trail head and waited for us while we hiked the island. Beautiful hike, that ended at a nice little beach; Playa Santiago. We walked ba...

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Cerro Amigo, Monteverde

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MS Walker

Distance

7.92mi

Elevation +

2149f

TrailRank

30

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Started in Valle Bonito but you can start from any place in Santa Elena. Made a detour to Stella’s Bakery on the way back. Met some nice people on the way so had some long breaks. Very steep and can be slippery in wet s...

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Manuel Antonio NP

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MS Walker

Distance

4.59mi

Elevation +

797f

TrailRank

30

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Nice park with lots of nice trails. Some of them are, unfortunately, closed but no signs until you are there and have to return. In high tide you might get your feet wet at some places. I was recommended to get in earl...

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Reserva de Santa Elena

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MS Walker

Distance

4.76mi

Elevation +

1053f

TrailRank

29

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Nice walk around the cloud forest. The trails are all very well marked with maps on every cross road. Over all nice trails. The red trail can get a bit muddy.

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Corcovado - Carate / La Leona

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dzivayb

Distance

9.73mi

Elevation +

699f

TrailRank

29

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The walking/hiking tour offered by Osa Wild, as described here: https://osawildtravel.com/product/corcovado-one-day-tour-la-leona/

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Barrio Organos a Playa Camaron

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Vigdis Vatshaug

Distance

10.82mi

Elevation +

449f

TrailRank

29

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Barrio Organos a Playa Camaron The first part is along the road past some farms. In the rainy season be prepared for mud. Then you reach the mangroves and have to cross the river on a homemade bridge. Continue through...

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Santa Elena

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Borja Unceta

Distance

16.32mi

Elevation +

2726f

TrailRank

28

Most of the path is on a gravel road where vehicles overtake you every few minutes. The second third goes through a wider footpath where I didn’t encounter vehicles. The last third goes through the road which makes it a...

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Monteverde to Monteverde NP

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CupOfTea

Distance

11.12mi

Elevation +

5889f

TrailRank

28

Walking from MonteVerde to the Park entrance is only a couple of kms and has splendid views and nice shops along the road, so there is no need to pay a 12 USD for a taxi. We hiked all trails in the park, one after the ot...

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Jacó to Hermosa vía Miró

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Carlos Gallegos

Distance

5.60mi

Elevation +

1224f

TrailRank

28| 5.0

Sunday hike. Perfect for adventurous people wanting to know the surroundings areas of Jaco and Hermosa.

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Corcovado - Costa Rica

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Joe Mitty

Distance

13.70mi

Elevation +

2365f

TrailRank

27

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Loop trail from Drake passing through: - Playa Cocalito (3.2 km) - Playa San Josecito (12.4 km) - Playa Danta (14.8 km) - Playa Colorada (21.3 km) Tough hike because of the heat 35 C, and high humidity. Bring plen...

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Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio - Parcial

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Michael Wilson 5

Distance

3.71mi

Elevation +

341f

TrailRank

27

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Abbreviated tour. 1st 2 hours with a guide. Independent afterwards. With a guide you see many more animals, FYI. They also have great telescopes. Some of the trails were closed when we went 22 March 2023

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Sirena - Rio Claro (Parque Nacional Corcovado)

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Mx hiker

Distance

2.77mi

Elevation +

69f

TrailRank

26

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A trail for animal sighting from Sirena station to Rio Claro and back to the boat departing point. The trail parallel to Rio Claro continues but becomes more difficult. This is in the Corcovado National Park.

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Montezuma-Cabo Blanco

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MS Walker

Distance

18.03mi

Elevation +

1608f

TrailRank

26

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Nice walk along the coast down to the national park and back again. Lots of places to stop by for food and drinks. Der are regular busses both ways if you only want to do 20 k or you can hitch hike.

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Mirador de Finca Palo Grande

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Harley Dwortz

Distance

0.87mi

Elevation +

144f

TrailRank

25

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A beautiful place to see the mountains and Manuel Antonio. Cross nubile rivers and pass through flowering rainforest to this secluded Mirador. Not a very long hike but very steep hill. Nice place to picnic when you get t...

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P.N. Corcovado; from Carate to Sirena

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ElRuper

Distance

12.55mi

Elevation +

571f

TrailRank

24| 2.0

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Hike from Carate to Sirena station in the heart of Corcovado National Park (Costa Rica). Black sand beaches and forest trails.

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El Rito MAE, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

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steven.orrock

Distance

4.82mi

Elevation +

1060f

TrailRank

23

This ‘Trail’ was pretty sketchy. It hasn’t been Mai rained for a few years and many parts are hard to follow/find. It goes along the beaches from Manuel Antonio to Quepos. It is definitely an adventure for seekers of adv...

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Quepos to Playa la Vaca

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Bike Hike Botany

Distance

1.53mi

Elevation +

348f

TrailRank

23

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Trail is very confusing and not well marked. It's also a much more difficult than some people on here have let on. There are several treacherous cliffs right next to the trail. Not recommended for those with a fear of le...

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Dart Frog Trail

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Harley Dwortz

Distance

0.32mi

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

23

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This is the newly renovated trail at Joya de Damas. When renovations are complete, it will grant access to 4 natural swimming areas and 5 waterfalls. The trail was recorded backwards

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Sirena - Rio Sirena (Parque Nacional Corcovado)

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Mx hiker

Distance

2.19mi

Elevation +

39f

TrailRank

23

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Trail from Sirena station to Rio Sirena early in the morning doing animal sightseeing. Walking on the beach with very low tide. This is in the Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsula.

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San Pedrillo to Poor Man’s Paradise

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Drekker71

Distance

4.37mi

Elevation +

538f

TrailRank

23

Mountain route (contrary to more challenging coastal route, which is unconvenient at high tide); starting behind the Ranger Station (former entrance to the now closed waterfall)

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Cerro del Diablo Miramar 1

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Distance

18.79mi

Elevation +

4183f

TrailRank

84| 5.0

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Esta vez quisimos hacer cerro Del Diablo pero iniciando desde Peñas Blancas con el objetivo de bajar a Miramar de Puntarenas. Iniciando en Peñas Blancas nos dirigimos en dirección a Cerrillos ruta a San Jerónimo de Es...

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La Poza Azul Trail

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Harley Dwortz

Distance

0.53mi

Elevation +

128f

TrailRank

22

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Walk through old growth forest to the hidden pools of Rio Damas. This trail is relatively easy because it is all downhill, although it is a bit narrow the terrain is even. A walking stick is recommended.

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