Guanacaste · Hiking

Cataratas Escondidas

An out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (2.0 miles round trip) in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

1.0 mi
round trip: 1,076 ft
climb: 3,658 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Cataratas Escondidas is an out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (2.0 miles round trip) in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, inside Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja. It runs between about 2,640 ft and 3,660 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,040 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Curubandé, about 5.3 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro San Vicente. Catarata Escondida and Oropéndola Waterfall are within about 3 miles. For camping, Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja camping is within about 6 miles. There are 4 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.

NearbySendero Del Crater Rincón De La Vieja · Sendero Misterios Del Tenorio · Jaguarundi

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Cataratas Escondidas for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.