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…
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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…
Cerro Ena
About: This is a famous peak in the region, probably second to only Cerro Chirripo, the highest peak in Costa Rica. It is about 11 kilometers to the base camp, where you can sleep overnight. Then, you can wake up early and hike the remaining short trek to the peak for a beautiful sunrise. If…
Downtown San Jose Hikes
Options for hikes in Downtown San Jose:
Senderos Colon
About: This is an excellent park with extensive trails for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking. They have many different trails that are well-marked and identified by difficulty level and length. They have certain trails specifically for mountain bikes that hikers should note to avoid. They are pet friendly. Province: San Jose Starting from: Downtown…
Reserva Targua
About: There are 5 kilometers of trails, a natural spring water pool, ranchos, and open spaces for playing and relaxing. They have a restaurant or you can bring your own food for a picnic. There are views of the windmills on the mountains just above. Province: San Jose Starting from: Downtown San Jose Time to…
Piedra de Aserri
About: This natural formation is a giant rock in the mountains near the town of Aserri. It is a relatively short hike, though the elevation gain is steep and the trail is rocky. The trail passes by local pastures, where you may encounter the owners working the field. There is an offshoot trail that leads…