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The Best Hiking Trails in Costa Rica

63,400 trails

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  • Tigre Waterfall JW

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    near Nubes, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    3.28mi
    Elevation +
    1217f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofTigre Waterfall JW Photo ofTigre Waterfall JW Photo ofTigre Waterfall JW

    Amazing waterfalls and great bridges. They try and sell you a horse ride or quad bike to come out of the valley. Not worth it if you are fit. The walk out is steep but not difficult if you take your time.

  • Cerro dragon (de Llano Bonito)

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    near San Rafael Abajo, San José (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    11.30mi
    Elevation +
    4150f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofCerro dragon (de Llano Bonito) Photo ofCerro dragon (de Llano Bonito) Photo ofCerro dragon (de Llano Bonito)

    A nice quick hike to Cerro Dragon. Authorization required for the first part between the fences (ask at the petrol station on the road above Llano Bonito). Was misty on top... Some part require good shoes for mud. A mach...

  • Bebedero to Pico Blanco Summit

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    near Bebedero, San José (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    7.83mi
    Elevation +
    3596f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofBebedero to Pico Blanco Summit Photo ofBebedero to Pico Blanco Summit Photo ofBebedero to Pico Blanco Summit

    From the Bebedero Church up to the Ventoleros de Escazu and on up to thw summit of Pico Blanco and down via the storm pass and on to the end at ELl Bar y Restaurante Al Molino de Jackie.

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  • Vainilla to Cobano

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    near Concepción, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    19.46mi
    Elevation +
    2110f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofVainilla to Cobano Photo ofVainilla to Cobano Photo ofVainilla to Cobano

    Good hike with steep hills, amazing views and a good road. We had never walked this route before so we had to search a little to find the right road at a couple of places and walked a little extra. We ran out of time (...

  • Drake Bay

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    near Drake Bay, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    9.80mi
    Elevation +
    1106f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofDrake Bay Photo ofDrake Bay Photo ofDrake Bay

    Interesting trail in the forest. Had to cross some fences, streams and private land. Carlos (horses) showed me two very big trees on his property. Bring lots of water. 2L was not enough. Not difficult except for some...

  • Iglesia San Francisco

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    near San Francisco, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    5.37mi
    Elevation +
    1768f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofIglesia San Francisco Photo ofIglesia San Francisco Photo ofIglesia San Francisco

    Not quite what we were trying to do. We downloaded Manry's trail (Caminata San Francisco de Piedades Sur) but needed a place to park, so we chose the local church and started our hike from there. We had difficulty stayin...

  • 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...

  • Morazan north - San Jose Sur

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    near Morazán, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    4.19mi
    Elevation +
    784f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofMorazan north - San Jose Sur Photo ofMorazan north - San Jose Sur Photo ofMorazan north - San Jose Sur

    Not a particularly scenic route, over a combination of roads and paths around Morazan. The trail will take you through some farm land (fruit trees, cane fields, coffee plants and some grazing cattle) as well as a couple ...

  • Alto Morazan

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    near Morazán, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    3.95mi
    Elevation +
    1424f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofAlto Morazan Photo ofAlto Morazan Photo ofAlto Morazan

    This is a nice hike along the road in the area where we were staying. The loop trail takes you down hill for the first 1.1 kilometers where you cross on a bridge over a small river. Turn right and begin your long climb (...

  • Cerro Escazú por Bebedero

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    near Bebedero, San José (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    9.48mi
    Elevation +
    1486f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofCerro Escazú por Bebedero Photo ofCerro Escazú por Bebedero Photo ofCerro Escazú por Bebedero

    Beautiful views into Costa Rica’s Central Valley. Often very narrow trail, steep climbs and descents, magnificent trees and vegetation. Gorgeous.

  • Tamarindo

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    near Tamarindo, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    4.51mi
    Elevation +
    259f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofTamarindo Photo ofTamarindo

    Tamarindo tree route was really cool and close to the main part of the city. Some parts of it are overgrown so be prepared for a little rough patches. Other than that, it was awesome to see monkeys and other birds.

  • 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 ...

  • Bajo La Paz, Catarata Danta

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    near Bureal, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    6.66mi
    Elevation +
    1493f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofBajo La Paz, Catarata Danta Photo ofBajo La Paz, Catarata Danta Photo ofBajo La Paz, Catarata Danta

    The hike is pretty much for everyone. Depending the time of the year is very muddy and the car you will have to leave on the route and start to walk but from the main street up to the entrance of the trail that takes you...

  • near Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    3.54mi
    Elevation +
    764f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofPlaya Biesanz, Playa Rocosa und Playa Tulemar von Manuel Antonio Photo ofPlaya Biesanz, Playa Rocosa und Playa Tulemar von Manuel Antonio Photo ofPlaya Biesanz, Playa Rocosa und Playa Tulemar von Manuel Antonio

    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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • near Solanea, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    4.10mi
    Elevation +
    1152f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofCerro Pelado - Birdwatching and hike Photo ofCerro Pelado - Birdwatching and hike Photo ofCerro Pelado - Birdwatching and hike

    Hiking up the Cerro Pelado wich is an extinct volcano, highly eroded and windy during the dry season. The trip had the objective of monitoring birds and relating the richness and abundance of species and their relatio...

  • 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...

  • Cerro Amigo, Monteverde

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    near Llanos, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    7.92mi
    Elevation +
    2149f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofCerro Amigo, Monteverde Photo ofCerro Amigo, Monteverde Photo ofCerro Amigo, Monteverde

    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...

  • Parque National Volcán Poás

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    near San Juan Norte, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    3.11mi
    Elevation +
    512f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofParque National Volcán Poás Photo ofParque National Volcán Poás Photo ofParque National Volcán Poás

    Walking on the well signed tracks around Poás Volcano. Easy trail although it is very devastating arriving on a foggy day when you can’t see the crater or anything else but fog. I am quite sure it is very beautiful on a ...

  • 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...

  • near Esquipulas, San José (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Distance
    13.92mi
    Elevation +
    381f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofEl Camino de Costa Rica Section 16: Esquipulas – Quepos Photo ofEl Camino de Costa Rica Section 16: Esquipulas – Quepos Photo ofEl Camino de Costa Rica Section 16: Esquipulas – Quepos

    This stretch of the trail contains diversity that reflects much of what hikers encounter all along El Camino de Costa Rica, neatly compressed into a single section. After passing through farm villages, the trail enters a...

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