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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…