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 and San Jeronimo. From both it is about 14 kilometers to the base camp where there is a large lodge where meals and rooms are located for those who made previous reservations. Many people stay for at least 1 or 2 nights, since there are many other trails from the base camp, including the 5 kilometer trail to the peak, which many people like to do in the early morning to make it for a spectacular sunrise.
Province: San Jose
Starting from: San Isidro de El General
Time to reach from starting location: 33 minutes
Time needed for activity: 2+ days
Kid friendly: No
Wheelchair accessible: No
What to wear and bring: Comfortable clothes, warm clothes, extra socks, walking or hiking shoes, change of clothes, sunscreen, insect repellent, hat, sunglasses, poncho or rain jacket, camera, backpack, water, snacks, pack lunch, hiking poles
Tips: A guide is required when hiking from San Jeronimo. A guide is not required when hiking from San Gerardo de Rivas. There are companies that organize guided tours and help you get your permits, lodging, and meals reserved. ATURENA organizes guided tours from San Jeronimo. They also provide a service to carry your bags up the mountain with horses. This is a moderate to advanced hike at elevation that requires previous training and good overall health.
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NELLrA2siYwRJosv9
Website: https://www.sinac.go.cr/EN-US/ac/aclap/pnch/Pages/default.aspx
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