Puntarenas · Hiking

Camino Roots

0.3 mi
distance
93 ft
climb
256 ft
high point
Lollipop
route

Camino Roots is a 0.3-mile lollipop loop in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. It runs between about 120 ft and 260 ft above sea level, with roughly 90 ft of climbing over the route. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest town is Uvita, about 2.8 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Ballena. Uvita Waterfall and Cascada Verde are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping el Chaman and Cola Ballena are 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.

  • Nearby · Sendero Pizote · Los Robles · Circuito Saíno

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Conditions and forecast

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

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