Ruta Guapiles a Cartago
- 7.5 mi
- round trip
- 3,524 ft
- climb
- 7,255 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Ruta Guapiles a Cartago is an out-and-back trail, 7.5 miles each way (15 miles round trip) in Limón, Costa Rica. It runs between about 3,890 ft and 7,260 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,450 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Guápiles, about 8.5 miles southwest of the trailhead. Catarata Las Cavernas and Catarata Pozo Sin Fondo are within about 3 miles. For camping, Finca Oásis is within about 6 miles. 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
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Ruta Guapiles a Cartago for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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