About: This farm offers 3 kilometers of easy trails that access the Machuca River where you can swim in the natural pools. They also host retreats and offer an Airbnb for overnight stays. Province: Alajuela Starting from: Downtown Alajuela Time to reach from starting location: 1 hour 7 minutes Time needed for activity: 1+ hour…
Tag: Hikes
Finca Libertad Pura
About: This family farm offers hiking trails, a waterfall, horseback riding, spectacular views to the coast, especially for sunsets, camping, and more. If you are feeling adventurous or desiring to release your inner child, you can use their cardboard sleds to throw yourself down the hills. On special occasions they offer “chapulin” tours, where a…
Finca Chilanga
About: This family farm offers hiking trails through forests and fruit trees that end at the River Jesus Maria where you can swim in its natural pools. They are only open to the public from Thursday to Sunday. Province: Alajuela Starting from: Downtown Alajuela Time to reach from starting location: 1 hour 8 minutes Time…
Else Kientzler Garden
About: This is a beautiful and well-sized botanic garden with trails for walking and a variety of different areas to enjoy. It is a great place for relaxing, taking pictures, and connecting with nature. It is easy and relatively quick to get to, while still providing a respite from the bustle of the city. They…
Chapulitour
About: This is a fairly unique cultural tour that is not common in the tourism industry in Costa Rica. It is a tour through the rural towns of San Ramon via tractor and trailer wagon, known in Costa Rica as chapulin and carreta. There are designated stops along the route where you will visit different…
CaƱon de Mordor y Quemaderos
About: This is an extremely advanced and technical hike located on the slopes of the active Poas Volcano. It can only be done with certain groups that are experienced with the route as it can be very dangerous due to its proximity to an active volcano and because it traverses private property. It requires the…
Bosque Municipal de Atenas
About: While these trails are open and available to the public, there is no official entrance and there are no workers to help you. The good part is that it is free. The entrance is just off the side of the road and you can park at the restaurant across the street. There is no…
Balneario Las Musas
About: This park used to be just a swimming pool with a natural waterfall and surrounding green areas including a short trail system, but it has now expanded to include more adventures including zipline, canyoning, tarzan swing, and a zipline bike. In addition there is a larger trail system. There is also a waterslide into…
500 Steps
About: This is a sort of urban hike in the middle of the city where an old and abandoned hydroelectric dam is. It follows a long set of stairs, around 405 so not quite 500, that parallels a giant water pipe. There used to be a cable to at least hold on to while you…
Nectandra Cloud Forest Reserve
About: This private reserve offers guided tours by reservation only. They focus on public education and reducing human impact on the rainforest. Their tours are tailored to the guests needs and interests, and include a short lecture. There is a cafe. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna / Downtown Alajuela / Downtown Heredia / Downtown…