Guanacaste · Hiking

Sendero Del Crater Rincón De La Vieja

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2.9 mi
round trip: 2,044 ft
climb: 4,807 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Sendero Del Crater Rincón De La Vieja is an out-and-back trail, 2.9 miles each way (5.9 miles round trip) in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, inside Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja. It runs between about 2,760 ft and 4,810 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,040 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Curubandé, about 5.7 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro San Vicente. Oropéndola Waterfall and Catarata Escondida 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.

Nearby · Sendero Misterios Del Tenorio · Jaguarundi · Cataratas Escondidas

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sendero Del Crater Rincón De La Vieja for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.