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Parque Nacional Chirripó
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The view from the rugged peak of
Cerro Chirripó
,
Costa Rica's highest summit -
of wind-swept rocks and icy lakes - may not resemble the Costa Rica of the post-
cards, but the two-day hike above the clouds is one of the country's most satisfy-
ing excursions. A pre-dawn expedition rewards hardy hikers with the real prize: a
chance to catch the fiery sunrise and see both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific
Ocean in a full and glorious panoramic view from 3820m high.
