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  • A walk around Agujitas

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    near Drake, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Jakub W
    Distance
    5.16mi
    Elevation +
    486f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofA walk around Agujitas Photo ofA walk around Agujitas Photo ofA walk around Agujitas

    From the centre of the town we followed the road towards Los Planes until the bridge on Rio Agujitas. On the way back we turned left next to the hotel Marita to descend towards the beach of Agujitas.

  • Cerro Chato, Lake Arenal

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    near National Park Arenal, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    vibramhead
    Distance
    4.90mi
    Elevation +
    2411f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofCerro Chato, Lake Arenal Photo ofCerro Chato, Lake Arenal Photo ofCerro Chato, Lake Arenal

    4h:30m:44s | 4.9mi Length - 4.9mi Points - 421 Created - 2013-01-09 11:30:20 Max. speed - 4.7mi/h Min. altitude - 2346ft Max. altitude - 3825ft

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  • Morazán 3

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    near Morazán, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Port flora
    Distance
    4.12mi
    Elevation +
    1007f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofMorazán 3 Photo ofMorazán 3 Photo ofMorazán 3

    A hike on roads and across some fields near Morazan. Lots of coffee planted, passed some livestock and got the occasional glimpse of wildlife. Some noticeable elevation changes and a decent view of the surrounding area f...

  • Pochotal

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    near Pochotal, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    robbert63
    Distance
    7.84mi
    Elevation +
    2546f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofPochotal Photo ofPochotal Photo ofPochotal

    Beautiful view from the top, easy hike but very steep climb to the top, bring lots of water. Some high grass will cover trail for a bit but follow my track and you be fine.

  • Isla Uvita

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    near Piuta, Limón (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Raider_CR506
    Distance
    0.75mi
    Elevation +
    102f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofIsla Uvita Photo ofIsla Uvita Photo ofIsla Uvita

    Uvita Island is one of the most unruffled Islands in Costa Rica. It is so cloistered that is still uninhabited. You can visit Uvita Island. Just rent a boat with a driver. If you go to Cieneguita River, you can find many...

  • ISLA VENADO,CAMPING,TOUR ISLAS Y MANGLAR

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    near Lagarto, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    MONTAÑISMO RECREATIVO
    with K.LOPEZ
    Distance
    20.35mi
    Elevation +
    682f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofISLA VENADO,CAMPING,TOUR ISLAS Y MANGLAR Photo ofISLA VENADO,CAMPING,TOUR ISLAS Y MANGLAR Photo ofISLA VENADO,CAMPING,TOUR ISLAS Y MANGLAR

    https://www.facebook.com/visitaislavenado.puntarenas https://www.facebook.com/MOUNTR2000/ UN EXELENTE TOUR , PUNTARENAS FERRY PLAYA NARANJO , BUS PUBLICO O AUTOMOVIL , LANCHA POR MANGLARES , ISLA VENADO , PROYECTO ...

  • Monteverde reserve (Puntarenas) - bridge and waterfall

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    near Monte Verde, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    lorena_m
    Distance
    3.17mi
    Elevation +
    860f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofMonteverde reserve (Puntarenas) - bridge and waterfall Photo ofMonteverde reserve (Puntarenas) - bridge and waterfall Photo ofMonteverde reserve (Puntarenas) - bridge and waterfall

    There are very nice trails on the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. They are perfect for hiking with small children. The vegetation is simply fantastic. There are many other activities in the area. The Selva...

  • Snail trail hike (Section 8) Empalme - Palo Verde

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    near Empalme, San José (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Garry Wallace
    Distance
    4.97mi
    Elevation +
    804f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofSnail trail hike (Section 8) Empalme - Palo Verde Photo ofSnail trail hike (Section 8) Empalme - Palo Verde Photo ofSnail trail hike (Section 8) Empalme - Palo Verde

    An amazing treat today. A local guide (Jose) and naturalist led our small group for 4 kms through 2 rain forest hikes through private lands. Thick virgin forest with Jose leading the way, hacking a path through the under...

  • El Miro and Jacó viewpoint

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    near Jacó, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    MS Walker
    Distance
    9.59mi
    Elevation +
    764f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofEl Miro and Jacó viewpoint Photo ofEl Miro and Jacó viewpoint Photo ofEl Miro and Jacó viewpoint

    This trek takes you to a couple of view point in Jacó. You will be walking on the busy road between Jacó and Playa Hermosa with heavy traffic just next to you. If you don’t like that, then go directly to El Miro (the opp...

  • San Luis de Grecia

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    near San Luis, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Port flora
    Distance
    9.60mi
    Elevation +
    2592f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofSan Luis de Grecia Photo ofSan Luis de Grecia Photo ofSan Luis de Grecia

    No recommendado! Not recommended. It was not easy to stay on the trail. It crossed private property (climbed several fences). GPS fades in and out. Numerous blow downs and spots where trail evaporates. Stayed on trail f...

  • Northern Border

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    near Agua Buena, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
    Author
    Friends of the Osa
    Distance
    4.14mi
    Elevation +
    853f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofNorthern Border Photo ofNorthern Border Photo ofNorthern Border

    Distance: 6.6 Km. Difficulty: Difficult Duration: 3.5 Hours At 6.6 km with a top elevation of 355 meters above sea level, this loop is by far the most challenging in the Osa Biodiversity Center trail system. The beg...

  • Concordia - Las Nubes 3 waterfalls circuit track

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    near Concordia, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    PaulWa
    Distance
    0.50mi
    Elevation +
    236f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofConcordia - Las Nubes 3 waterfalls circuit track Photo ofConcordia - Las Nubes 3 waterfalls circuit track Photo ofConcordia - Las Nubes 3 waterfalls circuit track

    Amazing view, beautiful waterfalls and the best - the trail is free!! This is the longer roundcours. It is private property. So please ask in the restaurant 'Las Nubes' if you can do the trail. It's on YOUR ON RISK to do...

  • MEJOR MIRADOR VOLCÁN ARENAL 2021

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    near Palma, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Nikolai Hervas Figueroa
    Distance
    2.02mi
    Elevation +
    692f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofMEJOR MIRADOR VOLCÁN ARENAL 2021 Photo ofMEJOR MIRADOR VOLCÁN ARENAL 2021 Photo ofMEJOR MIRADOR VOLCÁN ARENAL 2021

    The BEST PLACE TO SE VOLCÁN ARENAL! And do some hiking , The entrance is like 12 dólares. But no problem once you get there you can swim, make cayyak, trekking, Camping and a lot of stuff! You CAN GET THERE WITH A BUS...

  • Rainmaker

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    near San Rafael Norte, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Jakub W
    Distance
    1.81mi
    Elevation +
    469f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofRainmaker Photo ofRainmaker Photo ofRainmaker

    In November 2018 entry to the park cost 20 USD. You follow the marked trail. The path is wet and humid: comfortable shoes needed. We started the trail at 8 am and the jungle was already quite calm.

  • El Castillo

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    near Castillo Nuevo, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    MS Walker
    Distance
    3.21mi
    Elevation +
    177f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofEl Castillo Photo ofEl Castillo Photo ofEl Castillo

    We wanted to follow another trail found on Wikiloc but unfortunately the trail was closed in one end and with private signs in the other. Nice walk though if you are in the area. Beautiful views of the volcano and Lake. ...

  • Refugio Nacional Silvestre Curu

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    near Curú, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Smartsebas
    Distance
    4.51mi
    Elevation +
    463f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofRefugio Nacional Silvestre Curu Photo ofRefugio Nacional Silvestre Curu Photo ofRefugio Nacional Silvestre Curu

    An amazing place where you can watch all kind of wild animals by the Jungle and by the ocean. At the end (or at the beginning) of all you can find a pretty nice lookout (Mirador) and have a beautiful view to the Curu Bea...

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