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The Best Hiking Trails in Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

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  • Sirena - Carate

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    near Sirena, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    13.50mi
    Elevation +
    1608f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofSirena - Carate Photo ofSirena - Carate Photo ofSirena - Carate

    From Sirena Ranger Station (sleeping quarters) to the Carate air strip, here a shuttle bus picked us up, as part of the guided tour. It is difficult due to the heat and humidity. 20+ km is hard. Went for a quick swim on...

  • near Parrita, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    2.47mi
    Elevation +
    26f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofPlaya Palo Seco from Beso del Viento Photo ofPlaya Palo Seco from Beso del Viento Photo ofPlaya Palo Seco from Beso del Viento

    A walk on the beach of Palo Seco from the B&B "El Beso del Viento". Palo Seco is one of the calmest Pacific beaches in Costa Rica. Depending on the tides the beach can be narrow. The walk offers opportunities to watch ...

  • Dude Challenge (Reto Mae)

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    near Quepos, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    7.46mi
    Elevation +
    1509f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofDude Challenge (Reto Mae) Photo ofDude Challenge (Reto Mae) Photo ofDude Challenge (Reto Mae)

    Trail from Quepos to Manuel Antonio passing through: - Playa La Macha (1.1 km) - Playa La Vaca (1.5 km) - Playa Tulemar (2.7 km) - Playa Rocosa (3.1 km) - Playa Biesanz (3.8 km) - Emilio’s Cafe - Playa Playitas - Playa E...

  • Corcovado National Park

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    near Sirena, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    7.38mi
    Elevation +
    105f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofCorcovado National Park Photo ofCorcovado National Park Photo ofCorcovado National Park

    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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    near Ojochal, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    11.88mi
    Elevation +
    899f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofCascada El Pavon, Ojochal Photo ofCascada El Pavon, Ojochal Photo ofCascada El Pavon, Ojochal

    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...

  • Isla Caballo

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    near Naranjo, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    15.37mi
    Elevation +
    1539f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofIsla Caballo Photo ofIsla Caballo Photo ofIsla Caballo

    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...

  • Manuel Antonio NP

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    near Quebrada Azul, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    4.59mi
    Elevation +
    797f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofManuel Antonio NP Photo ofManuel Antonio NP Photo ofManuel Antonio NP

    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...

  • Monteverde to Monteverde NP

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    near Cerro Plano, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    11.12mi
    Elevation +
    5889f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofMonteverde to Monteverde NP Photo ofMonteverde to Monteverde NP

    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...

  • Reserva de Santa Elena

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    near Cerro Plano, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    4.76mi
    Elevation +
    1053f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofReserva de Santa Elena Photo ofReserva de Santa Elena Photo ofReserva de Santa Elena

    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.

  • Barrio Organos a Playa Camaron

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    near Paquera, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    10.82mi
    Elevation +
    449f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofBarrio Organos a Playa Camaron Photo ofBarrio Organos a Playa Camaron Photo ofBarrio Organos a Playa Camaron

    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...

  • Jacó to Hermosa vía Miró

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    near Jacó, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    5.60mi
    Elevation +
    1224f
    TrailRank
    28| Rating 5.0

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

    I saw monkeys, toucans, agouti, and a sleeping sloth
    Nochum Klein
  • Santa Elena

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    near Santa Elena, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    16.32mi
    Elevation +
    2726f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofSanta Elena Photo ofSanta Elena

    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...

  • Corcovado - Costa Rica

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    near Drake, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    13.70mi
    Elevation +
    2365f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofCorcovado - Costa Rica Photo ofCorcovado - Costa Rica Photo ofCorcovado - Costa Rica

    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...

  • near Quebrada Azul, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    3.71mi
    Elevation +
    341f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofParque Nacional Manuel Antonio - Parcial Photo ofParque Nacional Manuel Antonio - Parcial Photo ofParque Nacional Manuel Antonio - Parcial

    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

  • near Sirena, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    2.77mi
    Elevation +
    69f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofSirena - Rio Claro (Parque Nacional Corcovado) Photo ofSirena - Rio Claro (Parque Nacional Corcovado) Photo ofSirena - Rio Claro (Parque Nacional Corcovado)

    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.

  • Montezuma-Cabo Blanco

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    near Montezuma, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    18.03mi
    Elevation +
    1608f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofMontezuma-Cabo Blanco Photo ofMontezuma-Cabo Blanco Photo ofMontezuma-Cabo Blanco

    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.

  • Mirador de Finca Palo Grande

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    near San Antonio, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    0.87mi
    Elevation +
    144f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofMirador de Finca Palo Grande Photo ofMirador de Finca Palo Grande Photo ofMirador de Finca Palo Grande

    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...

  • near Cerro Plano, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    5.90mi
    Elevation +
    1870f
    TrailRank
    91| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCerro Amigos y Cerro Chomogo Bosque Nuboso Monteverde (1842msnm, 1800 msnm) Photo ofCerro Amigos y Cerro Chomogo Bosque Nuboso Monteverde (1842msnm, 1800 msnm) Photo ofCerro Amigos y Cerro Chomogo Bosque Nuboso Monteverde (1842msnm, 1800 msnm)

    Desde el sector de cerro Plano en Santa Elena de Monteverde nos dirigimos en un ascenso fuerte hacia cerro Amigos siendo uno de los puntos más altos dentro de la reserva del Bosque Nuboso Monteverde. Una vez en cumbre...

    Qué bella ruta!
    Alfredo Huanes
    ¡Olman, amigo! ¡Tu ruta por Cerro Amigos y Cerro Chomogo es una maravilla! Las fotos capturan perfectamente la magia del...
    Jorditoms
    Bonita ruta con buenas fotos y bien explicada. Muchas gracias por compartirla.
    Alfredo Barberan
  • Cerro Kamuk 3549 msnm (2023)

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    near Tres Colinas, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    36.77mi
    Elevation +
    9836f
    TrailRank
    91| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCerro Kamuk 3549 msnm (2023) Photo ofCerro Kamuk 3549 msnm (2023) Photo ofCerro Kamuk 3549 msnm (2023)

    Las imágenes hablan por si solas, esta experiencia de subir cerro Kamuk es de las mejores rutas que he realizado al dìa de hoy. Para iniciar hay que mencionar que se suben dos cerros 2miles (Bekom 2779 msnm, Kasir 295...

    Espectacular y ardua ruta de cerros tras otro. Qué buen estado físico requerido para realizar estos trekkings. Felicitac...
    Alfredo Huanes
    Vaya tres grandes jornadas de montaña con espléndidos paisajes salvando una gran distancia y un importante desnivel. Enh...
    gruta
    Extraordinaria y épica ruta al Cerro Kamuk en tres días. Enhorabuena, amigo!! Gracias por compartirla con detallada desc...
    palocorto1
  • near Carate, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
    Distance
    12.55mi
    Elevation +
    571f
    TrailRank
    24| Rating 2.0
    Photo ofP.N. Corcovado; from Carate to Sirena Photo ofP.N. Corcovado; from Carate to Sirena Photo ofP.N. Corcovado; from Carate to Sirena

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

    Treeking de 8 horas. Muy duro pero recomendable 100 % si vas preparado.
    patrialva
  • near Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    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...

  • Quepos to Playa la Vaca

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    near Quepos, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    1.53mi
    Elevation +
    348f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofQuepos to Playa la Vaca Photo ofQuepos to Playa la Vaca Photo ofQuepos to Playa la Vaca

    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...

  • Dart Frog Trail

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    near San Antonio, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    0.32mi
    Elevation +
    0f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofDart Frog Trail Photo ofDart Frog Trail Photo ofDart Frog Trail

    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

  • near Sirena, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    2.19mi
    Elevation +
    39f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofSirena - Rio Sirena (Parque Nacional Corcovado) Photo ofSirena - Rio Sirena (Parque Nacional Corcovado) Photo ofSirena - Rio Sirena (Parque Nacional Corcovado)

    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.

  • near San Pedrillo, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    4.37mi
    Elevation +
    538f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofSan Pedrillo to Poor Man’s Paradise Photo ofSan Pedrillo to Poor Man’s Paradise Photo ofSan Pedrillo to Poor Man’s Paradise

    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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