About: This biological center focuses on tourism, education, community, and volunteer opportunities. They have hiking trails, waterfalls, viewpoints, wildlife, and a lake with paddle boats. They have lodging for overnight stays. Province: San Jose Starting from: San Isidro de El General Time to reach from starting location: 20 minutes Time needed for activity: 3+ hours…
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Mirador y Senderos Los Badilla
About: This is a private property that has a 5 kilometer hiking trail to a peak with a cross. At the property there is also several photo opportunities and viewpoints. Province: San Jose Starting from: San Isidro de El General Time to reach from starting location: 10 minutes Time needed for activity: 3-4 hours Kid…
Los Gigantes Sendero
About: This private family farm has a 6 kilometer (each way out-and-back) hiking trail for day use. It is a steep hike up to the peak, where there is a restaurant you can have lunch at and enjoy the views. There is a river with natural pools near the trailhead that you can relax in…
La Chiripa
About: This is a place with hiking trails, a waterfall, natural pools, mountain views, and rock formations. They have a cabin for overnight stays. Province: San Jose Starting from: San Isidro de El General Time to reach from starting location: 1 hour Time needed for activity: 3+ hours Kid friendly: Yes Wheelchair accessible: No What…
La Amistad International Park, Tres Colinas Sector
About: This is one of 3 sectors with entrance to La Amistad International Park, a park shared with Panama. The other 2 sectors are Altamira de Biolley and Santa Maria de Pittier. This sector has only one trail that is extremely long and takes anywhere from 3 to 5 days to complete. It must be…
La Amistad International Park, Santa Maria de Pittier Sector
About: This is one of 3 sectors with entrance to La Amistad International Park, a park shared with Panama. The other 2 sectors are Altamira de Biolley and Tres Colinas. This sector has 3 trails, La Cascada de Pittier, which is short, Rio Canasta, which is medium, and Cerro Pittier, which is long and requires…
La Amistad International Park, Altamira de Biolley Sector
About: This is one of 3 sectors with entrance to La Amistad International Park, a park shared with Panama. The other 2 sectors are Santa Maria de Pittier and Tres Colinas. This sector has 2 trails, Gigantes del Bosque which is shorter, and Valle del Silencio, which is longer, requires a local guide, and requires…
Cloudbridge Natural Reserve
About: This is a private reserve that has several well-marked hiking trails for day visitors. The trails range in distance from less than half a kilometer to 8 kilometers. There is a waterfall on one of the trails. They also offer guided tours on the trails with advance reservation. Food is not sold on property,…
Chirripo National Park
About: This is an amazing national park with several hikes, peaks, and points of interest, most notably Cerro Chirripo, which is the highest peak in Costa Rica. It requires a permit to visit, and reservations usually book out months in advance. There are 2 towns you may begin your hike from, San Gerardo de Rivas…
Chapel in the Clouds
About: This is a very unique “chapel” that can only be visited with reservation. They have trails and a waterfall to immerse yourself in nature. It is a cabin with a very unique design and architecture that you can stay in overnight through an organized tour that includes all meals. If you visit on your…