Options for hikes in Samara:
Tag: Hikes
Reserva El Toledo
About: This agroforestry reserve is focused on education and research opportunities for university students, but also offers hiking trails for visitors. They also have a restaurant and overnight accommodations. Province: Guanacaste Starting from: Samara Time to reach from starting location: 55 minutes Time needed for activity: 2+ hours Kid friendly: Yes Wheelchair accessible: No What…
Nosara Biological Reserve
About: This reserve offers hiking trails and is accessed through the Lagarta Lodge, which charges an entrance fee. Due to its proximity to the ocean and a river, the trails can get very muddy during rainy season. They are not well-maintained and not well-marked. There is a long flight of stairs going down, and since…
Monte Alto Natural Reserve
About: This reserve offers several well-maintained hiking trails through the rainforest, many of which are short and family friendly, with one longer hike that leads to a viewpoint. They also have rustic accommodations for overnight stays. Province: Guanacaste Starting from: Samara Time to reach from starting location: 56 minutes Time needed for activity: 3+ hours…
Cerro La Cruz
About: This is a great hike to the top of a lone hill, allowing 360 degree views at the top. It is moderately short but steep, at 1.5 kilometers long. It is a little long to be a pit stop, but if you arrive early enough or don’t have a long drive, it could work….
Bioparque Marcel Schaerer
About: This is a relatively easy trail with small hills, great for getting some exercise and variety from days at the beach. Province: Guanacaste Starting from: Samara Time to reach from starting location: 52 minutes Time needed for activity: 2 hours Kid friendly: Yes Wheelchair accessible: No What to wear and bring: Comfortable clothes, walking…
Liberia Hikes
Options for hikes in Liberia:
Tour Cerro del Caballito
About: This is a long and steep hike up a large hill on private property. It is excellent for panoramic views of the area. There are bathrooms at the bottom and you can preorder breakfast or lunch. It is popular to go for sunrise or sunset, but you can go at any time of day….
Sensoria
About: This private eco-luxury reserve offers several experiences to choose from, including guided trail hikes and waterfalls, hot springs, mud baths, and massages. Every experience includes lunch at their restaurant. Province: Guanacaste Starting from: Liberia Time to reach from starting location: 1 hour 32 minutes Time needed for activity: 4+ hours Kid friendly: Yes Wheelchair…
Santa Rosa National Park
About: This national park features a historic hacienda that has been restored and transformed into a museum to educate visitors on its history and use. It is particularly infamous for its role in the Battle of Santa Rosa in 1856. It has many rooms as well as outdoor spaces and structures, including a monument dedicated…