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  • El Camino de Costa Rica Section 16: Esquipulas – Quepos

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    near Esquipulas, San José (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Evan Brashier
    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...

  • Cerro Chirripó, Costa Rica

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    near San Gerardo, San José (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    cgaffga
    Distance
    26.36mi
    Elevation +
    11339f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofCerro Chirripó, Costa Rica Photo ofCerro Chirripó, Costa Rica Photo ofCerro Chirripó, Costa Rica

    3-day hike to Cerro Chirripó! It's so great passing all these different vegetation zones - from jungle, cloud forrest to over broom border

  • Reserva de Santa Elena

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    near Cerro Plano, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    MS Walker
    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.

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  • Corcovado - Carate / La Leona

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    near Carate, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    dzivayb
    Distance
    9.73mi
    Elevation +
    699f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofCorcovado - Carate / La Leona Photo ofCorcovado - Carate / La Leona Photo ofCorcovado - Carate / La Leona

    The walking/hiking tour offered by Osa Wild, as described here: https://osawildtravel.com/product/corcovado-one-day-tour-la-leona/

  • Morazán

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    near Morazán, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    4.91mi
    Elevation +
    1371f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofMorazán Photo ofMorazán Photo ofMorazán

    This is a hike around the area where we were staying. Mostly on roads, some portions we fell off the intended trail. It was more to scout out the area and get a better feel for the terrain. There were several places to e...

  • Barrio Organos a Playa Camaron

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    near Paquera, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Vigdis Vatshaug
    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...

  • Morazan 4

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    near Morazán, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Port flora
    Distance
    3.73mi
    Elevation +
    768f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofMorazan 4 Photo ofMorazan 4 Photo ofMorazan 4

    My intent was to reverse Morazan 3 with some improvements in the hill section. This trail is better than #3, less bush whacking and gets the road with traffic section (first 3 km) out of the way early. There are numerous...

  • Santa Elena

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    near Santa Elena, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Borja Unceta
    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...

  • Monteverde to Monteverde NP

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    near Cerro Plano, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    CupOfTea
    Distance
    11.12mi
    Elevation +
    5889f
    TrailRank
    28
    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...

  • Jacó to Hermosa vía Miró

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    near Jacó, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Carlos Gallegos
    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

  • Concordia - Las Nubes cascadas (waterfalls)

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    near Concordia, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    PaulWa
    Distance
    0.30mi
    Elevation +
    240f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofConcordia - Las Nubes cascadas (waterfalls) Photo ofConcordia - Las Nubes cascadas (waterfalls) Photo ofConcordia - Las Nubes cascadas (waterfalls)

    Amazing view, beautiful waterfalls and the best - the trail is free!! But it's private property. So please ask in the restaurant 'Las Nubes' if you can do the trail. It's on YOUR ON RISK to do the trail. Best time for t...

  • City walk San José

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    near Yoses, San José (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Dorfmeister
    Distance
    4.74mi
    Elevation +
    361f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofCity walk San José Photo ofCity walk San José Photo ofCity walk San José

    San José isn't probably the reason why tourists are coming to Costa Rica, but its capital is the ideal hub for visiting other places. Nonetheless it would be a shame to skip the capital at all, because even ugly duckling...

  • Trail to Chirripó

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    near Canaán, San José (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    azoeart
    Distance
    8.78mi
    Elevation +
    6772f
    TrailRank
    27| Rating 5.0

    This is the trail that takes you from San Gerardo de Rivas to the Crestones Base camp. You really need to be in shape and pack light! Horse/donkey services are available to carry luggage but this only ruins the trail and...

    dura pendiente, excelentes paisajes
    femaji

  • Reserva bosque Nuboso Santa Elena

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    near San Gerardo, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    arnaudmds
    Distance
    4.75mi
    Elevation +
    696f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofReserva bosque Nuboso Santa Elena Photo ofReserva bosque Nuboso Santa Elena Photo ofReserva bosque Nuboso Santa Elena

    Easy walk. Official trails combination. Beautiful vegetation, we didn't get to see mist. No real view of the Arenal volcano because of the clouds. Lots of birds and we saw a guatuza.

  • Vulcan arenal

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    near Pueblo Nuevo, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    francismartens318
    Distance
    4.43mi
    Elevation +
    482f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofVulcan arenal Photo ofVulcan arenal Photo ofVulcan arenal

    This easy hike starts at 'Parque National Vulcan Arenal' In the middle of the hike there is this huge tree, almost as big as the General Sherman. Super impressive

  • Rio Celeste, blue lagoon & teñidero

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    near Bijagua, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Smartsebas
    Distance
    3.31mi
    Elevation +
    558f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofRio Celeste, blue lagoon & teñidero Photo ofRio Celeste, blue lagoon & teñidero Photo ofRio Celeste, blue lagoon & teñidero

    Have great hiking shoes. Even in dry season there’s a mud and the trail can be slippery at some places. Those waterfalls are so beautiful.

  • Corcovado - Costa Rica

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    near Drake, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Joe Mitty
    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...

  • Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio - Parcial

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    near Quebrada Azul, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Michael Wilson 5
    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

  • Volcan Miravalles CR

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    near Guayabal, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    D3iv3r
    Distance
    3.32mi
    Elevation +
    4383f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofVolcan Miravalles CR Photo ofVolcan Miravalles CR Photo ofVolcan Miravalles CR

    La cantidad de Kms registrada acá parece no ser la correcta más el track si esta bien. The track is showing few kms but you need to walk some more, I had issues with my Phone Gps

  • Tamarindo tree route

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    near Tamarindo, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    PimBoom
    Distance
    5.38mi
    Elevation +
    292f
    TrailRank
    26| Rating 2.0

    A nice trial free of charge. The first part is dirt road where we didn’t see any car. Very nice!! The circle is a path through the Forrest. In the Forrest we saw different trees with howler monkeys.

    Bummer. We drove up only to find the trailhead said private property. And so much construction the roads are a lot of de...
    deida77
    Last review was 4/22. But Today this route does not exist because construction has obliterated both trailheads. And even...
    rllawren
    A nice easy walk up a dirt road not very busy with cars or anything, through villas, into farmland, the path is nicely m...
    Ryan Harkness

  • Ascenso al Cerro Chirripó

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    near Canaán, San José (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    sharksoup
    with Betitze
    Distance
    24.82mi
    Elevation +
    8327f
    TrailRank
    94| Rating 4.83
    Photo ofAscenso al Cerro Chirripó Photo ofAscenso al Cerro Chirripó Photo ofAscenso al Cerro Chirripó

    Ascenso al Cerro Chirripó des de San Gerardo de Ribas (Costa Rica). El Cerro Chirripó es el pico más alto de Costa Rica, 3820m. Aunque la ruta es dura, desde la cima se puede contemplar un precioso amanecer y si tenéis ...

    Excelente lugar, se requiere un gran esfuerzo fisico.
    G_Online
    Una hermosa experiencia
    arguedas02
    Variada
    earc73

  • Sirena - Rio Claro (Parque Nacional Corcovado)

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    near Sirena, Puntarenas (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Mx hiker
    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.

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