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The Best Hiking Trails in Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

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  • near Jacó, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    2.06mi
    Elevation +
    2615f
    TrailRank
    22

    Jacó begin at dirt road south of gas station at the south side of Jaco on the Costanera (Hwy 34). It is the southernmost of two dirt roads. The walk up Miro's Mountain is a beautiful forest road in the shade. There are t...

  • Corcovado

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    near San Pedrillo, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    4.43mi
    Elevation +
    735f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofCorcovado

    Jungle Jaguar is an accommodation close to Drake, in Corcovado National Park. The park is known because its fauna and flora in Costa Rica. In this track we started at our hostel, walked to the concrete water deposit an...

  • Jungle Jaguar

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    near San Pedrillo, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    3.62mi
    Elevation +
    633f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofJungle Jaguar

    Jungle Jaguar is an accommodation close to Drake, in Corcovado National Park. The park is known because its fauna and flora in Costa Rica. In this track we started at our hostel, walked to the concrete water deposit an...

  • Monteverde NP hike

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    near Monte Verde, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    5.98mi
    Elevation +
    1132f
    TrailRank
    22

    One of the highlights of my trip to Costa Rica is the cloud forest in Monteverde NP which is situated around 1400 meters altitude. The national park is not that big and you can easily see the majority of the paths in two...

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  • Ocelote Trail

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    near Agua Buena, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
    Distance
    0.63mi
    Elevation +
    354f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofOcelote Trail Photo ofOcelote Trail Photo ofOcelote Trail

    Distance: 1 Km. Difficulty: Difficult Duration: 45 Min Located entirely in mature forest, Ocelote connects the Los Perdidos Trail and the Cerro Osa Trail. This is one of the most stunning walks in the Osa Biodiversi...

  • Ajo Trail

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    near Agua Buena, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
    Distance
    0.66mi
    Elevation +
    0f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofAjo Trail Photo ofAjo Trail Photo ofAjo Trail

    Distance: 1.1 Km. Difficulty: Moderate Duration: 40 Mins The beginning of this trail is less than 100 meters from the Cerro Osa trailhead. Like the Cerro Osa Trail, the Ajo boasts some of the most beautiful rainfore...

  • Manuel Antonio national park

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    near Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    4.72mi
    Elevation +
    528f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofManuel Antonio national park

    Walk in the rainforest and the beaches. Impressive. We were there early to avoid the crowds, which I would highly recommend.

  • Los Higuerones Trail

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    near Agua Buena, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
    Distance
    0.21mi
    Elevation +
    46f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofLos Higuerones Trail Photo ofLos Higuerones Trail

    Distance: 0.3 Km Difficulty: Easy Duration: 15 Min This short trail (0.33 km) connects the Piro Research Center access road to the Cerro Osa Trail. Los Higuerones traverses 20 year old secondary forest, where the do...

  • Piro Trail

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    near Agua Buena, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
    Distance
    1.03mi
    Elevation +
    62f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofPiro Trail Photo ofPiro Trail

    Distance: 1.6 Km. Difficulty: Easy Duration: 45 Min This trail winds along the western bank of the Piro River through 15-20 year old secondary forest. It is common to see birds like the White Ibis (Eudocimus albus),...

  • Chiricano Alegre Trail

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    near Agua Buena, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
    Distance
    0.77mi
    Elevation +
    322f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofChiricano Alegre Trail Photo ofChiricano Alegre Trail

    Distance: 1.2 Km. Difficulty: Difficult Duration: 45 Min This trail starts near the dining hall and connects the Piro Research Center clearing to the Cerro Osa Trail. Shortly into your walk you will use a fallen-tre...

  • Chicle Trail

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    near Agua Buena, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
    Distance
    2.77mi
    Elevation +
    866f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofChicle Trail Photo ofChicle Trail

    Distance: 4.4 Km. Difficulty: Difficult Duration: 3 Hours Starting from the native tree nursery at the Greg Gund Conservation Center, you will descend along a forested ridge that gives you a dramatic perspective har...

  • Cerro Osa Trail

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    near Agua Buena, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
    Distance
    1.79mi
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    0f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofCerro Osa Trail Photo ofCerro Osa Trail

    Distance: 2.7 Km. Difficulty: Difficult Duration: 1 Hour This trail is an old logging access road that now connects the Piro Research Center to the Greg Gund Conservation Center. The first 1.4 km of this trail, star...

  • Cerro Kamuk

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

    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...

    Incrível esta aventura! 2 dias de subida, para atingir o Cerro Kamuk! Só mesmo para alguns! Parabéns pela conquista, ...
    migueleloi
    Hermoso lugar para visitar
    anpaul
    Debe ser una ruta espectacular, espero poder hacerlo en algún momento.
    c.valfaro
  • 2024-02-22 Bolita

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    near Dos Brazos, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    3.93mi
    Elevation +
    1414f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo of2024-02-22 Bolita Photo of2024-02-22 Bolita

    Dos Brazos: Routa Bolita Beautiful jungle walk. multiple routes possible. Pay entrance fee 10$ at the lodge. lifelong access.

  • Jaco Tajo to ridge road

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    near La Mona, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    3.80mi
    Elevation +
    1864f
    TrailRank
    20

    goes steeply up muddy trail..Great views over Jaco.for 1:20. Levels off on good dirt road on ridge between Hermosa and Jaco. After 4 hrs we called a cab! Very hot and sunny. 0es3 hiking group 8 people.

  • Cerro Kamuk - 3549 msnm (2024)

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    near Tres Colinas, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    33.53mi
    Elevation +
    11555f
    TrailRank
    80| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCerro Kamuk - 3549 msnm (2024) Photo ofCerro Kamuk - 3549 msnm (2024) Photo ofCerro Kamuk - 3549 msnm (2024)

    Viernes 09 de Febrero 2024. Llegamos en la noche a Tres Colinas a cenar. Sábado 10 Salida 6:30am desde Finca Los Colibríes, son aproximadamente 8 horas hasta campamento 2. Domingo 11 Saliendo tipo 5:00am para ver aman...

    Qué buena se ve esta ruta!
    Alfredo Huanes
    Felicidades Oso por esa caminata a nuestro querido Kamuk, hace año anduvimos por allá arriba, excelente experiencia
    Olman Alvarado Z
  • Cerro Kamuk - 3549 msnm (2021)

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    near Mosca, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    32.67mi
    Elevation +
    9813f
    TrailRank
    80| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCerro Kamuk - 3549 msnm (2021) Photo ofCerro Kamuk - 3549 msnm (2021) Photo ofCerro Kamuk - 3549 msnm (2021)

    Segunda visita al Kamuk!! Día 0 - Viernes 19 de febrero 2021 Salida de SJ a la 1:00pm, llegamos tipo 7:00pm a cenar a Tres Colinas. Al llegar al centro de Potrero Grande, Waze lo envía por la Lucha o la Luchita, lo...

    de los mejores Cerros
    Olman Alvarado Z
  • near San Antonio, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    0.37mi
    Elevation +
    413f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofLa Poza Azul the way back 'Raw and pre-trail data' Photo ofLa Poza Azul the way back 'Raw and pre-trail data' Photo ofLa Poza Azul the way back 'Raw and pre-trail data'

    La Poza Azul from end to start. This trail no longer exists because it is the trail we had to take before the actual trail existed. This recording is a tool for comparison.

  • Los Perdidos Trail

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    near Agua Buena, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
    Distance
    0.94mi
    Elevation +
    164f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofLos Perdidos Trail Photo ofLos Perdidos Trail

    Distance: 1.5 Km. Difficulty: Difficult Duration: 1 Hour Los Perdidos connects the Chiricano Alegre and Ocelote Trails. Located in mature forest with a number of natural clearings created by fallen trees along the w...

  • Crestones Sunset

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    near Convento, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
    Distance
    1.23mi
    Elevation +
    1109f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofCrestones Sunset

    Contemplating the sunset from the Crestones in Chirripo National Park is a lifetime experience, but the road back can be tricky since the trail is not clear in the dark. Hopefully this trail will help in the task.

  • Morning in Monteverde

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    near Monte Verde, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    3.52mi
    Elevation +
    518f
    TrailRank
    19

    Morning in Monteverde: we did most of the available trails, having been told that, because of crowds, we should start on Nuboso or Camino. In the event, they joined up and then let us continue to other parts of the park....

  • near San Pedrillo, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    5.10mi
    Elevation +
    407f
    TrailRank
    19

    Flat and muddy all the way from the Ranger Station to the beach of Casa Corcovado (alternatively you can take a higher trail that stars a little into the Waterfall-Trail, up and down but usually dryer). Steep uphill on p...

  • Corcovado 1 full day Hike

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    near Carate, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    12.56mi
    Elevation +
    1319f
    TrailRank
    19

    From Carate (airstrip) to Sirena hiking with a guide (mandatory). Sleeping at Sirena, at the Ranger Station. (missing the first 2km) The tour started at Puerto Jimenez, where a 4x4 van pick us up at 5h20 and drove us t...

  • near Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    4.21mi
    Elevation +
    492f
    TrailRank
    19

    Well marked and well maintained network of trails within the park. Many beautiful beaches to see. You are allowed to use the beaches, but cannot bring coolers, chairs, etc. There is some steep up and down over the penins...

  • Terciopelo Trail

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    near Agua Buena, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
    Distance
    0.45mi
    Elevation +
    52f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofTerciopelo Trail

    Distance: 0.7 Km. Difficulty: Moderate Duration: 40 Min Terciopelo is the name used in Costa Rica to refer to the venomous Fer-de-lance snake (Bothrops asper). This trail bears the name Terciopelo because for some u...

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