Puentes Colgantes De Heliconias Lodge
A 1.2-mile loop in Alajuela, Costa Rica.
- 1.2 mi
- loop
- 662 ft
- climb
- 2,646 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Puentes Colgantes De Heliconias Lodge is a 1.2-mile loop in Alajuela, Costa Rica. It runs between about 2,300 ft and 2,650 ft above sea level, with roughly 660 ft of climbing over the route. The nearest town is Bijagua, about 1.7 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Volcán Montezuma. For camping, Camping La Amistad is within about 6 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
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