Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Best Activities
Best Beginner Surf Beaches
Playa Tamarindo, Playa Jacó, Playa Sámara
Best Epic Hikes
Best Dive Sites
Isla del Coco, Isla del Caño
Best Wildlife-Watching
Parque Nacional Corcovado
Best Rainforest for Families
Best White Water
Hiking & Trekking
Hiking opportunities around Costa Rica are seemingly endless. With extensive mountains,
canyons, dense jungles, cloud forests and two coastlines, this is one of Central America's
best and most varied hiking destinations.
Hikes come in an enormous spectrum of difficulty. At tourist-packed destinations like
Monteverde, trails are clearly marked and sometimes paved. This is fantastic if you're
traveling with kids or aren't confident about route-finding. For long-distance trekking,
there are lots more options in the remote corners of the country.
Opportunities for moderate hiking are typically plentiful in most parks and reserves. For
the most part, you can rely on signs and maps for orientation, though it helps to have some
navigational experience. Good hiking shoes, plenty of water and confidence in your abilit-
