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The Best Hiking Trails in Costa Rica

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  • Morazan - San Jose Norte

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    near Morazán, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    3.91mi
    Elevation +
    886f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofMorazan - San Jose Norte Photo ofMorazan - San Jose Norte Photo ofMorazan - San Jose Norte

    I finally got it right (almost). This hike has a couple of predecessors listed on Wikiloc (including Morazan 3 and 4) but this is the best version. You get the traffic/main roads out of the way early. It provides some ni...

  • near National Park Arenal, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    9.39mi
    Elevation +
    2159f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofReception Toucans trail to Cerro Chato Photo ofReception Toucans trail to Cerro Chato Photo ofReception Toucans trail to Cerro Chato

    Starts at a small reception house and moves through jungle up to cloud forest and down to the crater lake. Remarkable biodiversity. You will see a multitude of birds, insects and flora. Very diverse terrain up and down a...

  • Drake Bay to San Josecito beach

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    near Drake, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    6.41mi
    Elevation +
    341f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofDrake Bay to San Josecito beach Photo ofDrake Bay to San Josecito beach Photo ofDrake Bay to San Josecito beach

    Amazing trail by the sea from Drake Bay to San Josecito beach. About 2.5-3 hours each way. Regarding the river crossing if it is low tide you can just cross (water should be on knee level) but on high tide it is only pos...

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  • Reto MAE, Quepos -MA

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    near Rancho Grande, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    7.82mi
    Elevation +
    1913f
    TrailRank
    40| Rating 3.33
    Photo ofReto MAE, Quepos -MA Photo ofReto MAE, Quepos -MA Photo ofReto MAE, Quepos -MA

    Really nice trail. Can be slippery in places and a challenging due to landslides. As you can see I spent some time trying to get around a landslide by one of the beaches. Just go to the other end of the beach and find t...

    Le sentier n’est plus entretenu (février 2024) de Tulemar à Quepos donc quelques passages olé olé. Des petits rubans ros...
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  • Cerro Chato

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    near Volcán Arenal, Alajuela (Costa Rica)
    Distance
    4.98mi
    Elevation +
    1729f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofCerro Chato Photo ofCerro Chato Photo ofCerro Chato

    Nice Trail from Arenal Observatory Lodge to La fortuna Waterfall, can be done both ways. Rain could wash out some of the trail. The short optional Hike down to the crater is very steep and very difficult.

  • Santa Eulalia - Rio Grande

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    near Santa Eulalia, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    10.46mi
    Elevation +
    2818f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofSanta Eulalia - Rio Grande Photo ofSanta Eulalia - Rio Grande Photo ofSanta Eulalia - Rio Grande

    No recomendado! Not recommended. Very tough going through heavy underbrush, dangerous side slopes and rushing water. Strong hiking, climbing, navigating and water skills required. You will get wet. The scenery was great...

  • Altos de Naranjo

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    near Morazán, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    4.46mi
    Elevation +
    1667f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofAltos de Naranjo Photo ofAltos de Naranjo Photo ofAltos de Naranjo

    I have come to the conclusion that in Costa Rica there are no roads that are straight and flat. A beautiful country and on this hike there is always a nice view. The northern section runs along a ridge and was breezy and...

  • Santiago de Palmares

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    near Santiago, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    5.42mi
    Elevation +
    1604f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofSantiago de Palmares Photo ofSantiago de Palmares Photo ofSantiago de Palmares

    We downloaded and followed trial by Manry of the same name. Started in a small town and began a long ascent using local roads. Then a nice hike along a ridge with great views down into several different valleys. Double p...

  • La Puebla - Torunes

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    near San José, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    5.95mi
    Elevation +
    1257f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofLa Puebla - Torunes Photo ofLa Puebla - Torunes Photo ofLa Puebla - Torunes

    A nice hike over a hill with several beautiful vistas. The trip north was very secluded and mostly a sand and gravel path. The trip south (and down) was a paved road with some traffic. The last few hundred meters was a s...

  • Reserva Bosque Nuboso Monteverde

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    near Monte Verde, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    5.25mi
    Elevation +
    686f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofReserva Bosque Nuboso Monteverde Photo ofReserva Bosque Nuboso Monteverde Photo ofReserva Bosque Nuboso Monteverde

    Amazing primary cloud forest in Monteverde. Trails are very well indicated. You can get a guide outside the reserve; recommended to find birds including quetzal. We went up sendero bosque nuboso to La Ventana lookout po...

  • Cerro Pelado

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    near Solanea, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    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...

  • Catarata Bijagual

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    near Bijagual, San José (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    5.03mi
    Elevation +
    1411f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofCatarata Bijagual Photo ofCatarata Bijagual Photo ofCatarata Bijagual

    The roar of the Bijagual waterfall berates the canyon walls and reverberates throughout the valley below. The sound grows and sinks behind the great stone walls of the mountain as you descend mossy, stone steps through t...

  • Montezuma - Catarata El Cherro

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    near Montezuma, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    5.72mi
    Elevation +
    180f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofMontezuma - Catarata El Cherro Photo ofMontezuma - Catarata El Cherro Photo ofMontezuma - Catarata El Cherro

    Nice trek along the beach and through a little bit of jungle. Can easily be done in sandals and/or flip flops. You will have to cross water at some point so socks are not good but can be done. The waterfall is ok but do...

  • Atenas - San Martin

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    near Atenas, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    6.20mi
    Elevation +
    1198f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofAtenas - San Martin Photo ofAtenas - San Martin Photo ofAtenas - San Martin

    A decent walk through the nice town of Atenas and an area to the south. Park on any of the streets near the town square and then head south to the left of the church (about 5 blocks). Turn left on Avenida 10 / Calle Nuev...

  • El Vainilla

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    near San José, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    5.22mi
    Elevation +
    915f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofEl Vainilla Photo ofEl Vainilla Photo ofEl Vainilla

    Followed a few roads in the area around where I am staying. There were ups and downs but nothing too bad. Some nice views and not that much traffic (hiked on a Sunday). Saw a few lizards but they were faster than I expec...

  • near Tuis, Cartago (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    7.70mi
    Elevation +
    1217f
    TrailRank
    37| Rating 1.0
    Photo ofEl Camino de Costa Rica Section 6: Pacayitas – La Suiza Photo ofEl Camino de Costa Rica Section 6: Pacayitas – La Suiza Photo ofEl Camino de Costa Rica Section 6: Pacayitas – La Suiza

    The first portion of this section passes through rolling hills blanketed with pastures that begin at the summit of the road leading up from Pacayitas. After descending from these hills, the trail continues through villag...

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    Carlos Manuel Rojas
  • Pico Blanco

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    near Chiverral, San José (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    7.81mi
    Elevation +
    2881f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofPico Blanco Photo ofPico Blanco Photo ofPico Blanco

    So the first part of this hike went very well. You start off on a paved road and then transition to a dirt trail that leads you into the woods. The trail starts getting more rocky and primitive as you continue up. You go...

  • Arenal 1968

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    near Pueblo Nuevo, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    3.37mi
    Elevation +
    384f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofArenal 1968 Photo ofArenal 1968 Photo ofArenal 1968

    Nice walk in a private reserve (we paid 17$ per person). There were many people but the view is nice.

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