Description
Costa Rica has enough trails to keep serious hikers stepping for
a long time, and the scenery those routes pass ranges from
lowland rain forests to brisk mountain valleys. The routes
themselves are as varied as the scenery, ranging from
invigorating jaunts in the mountains near San José to backpacking
adventures that lead you into the heart of the country's
wilderness.
Nearly all of Costa Rica's national parks have short
trails that can be hiked in an hour or two, while others
have routes that take the better part of a day to complete, such
as the trails to the top of Barva and Rincón de le Vieja
Volcanoes. Santa Rosa, Corcovado and Chirripó National Parks have
longer backpacking routes, which require several overnights in
tents or Parks Service cabins. There are also plenty of well
marked hiking trails in the country's growing number of private
reserves.
