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Hiking in Costa Rica
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items Costa Rica is considered a jewel of Central America and is a fantastic place for seeing wildlife and outdoor adventure. Check out this list for everything you need to know for planning a great hiking trip to Costa Rica.
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Hiking Websites
Hiking Guidebooks
Guided Hiking Trips
Hiking & Trip Planning Resources
Hiking Websites
These websites will help you plan your trip to Costa Rica including the Costa Rica page from my website Where to Hike When.
This site gives you all kinds of useful info to help you plan your hiking trip to Costa Rica, including guidebooks, when to hike, maps, apps, where to stay, guided tours, and so much more!
Costa Rica Hiking
The official tourism website is a great starting point for planning your trip to Costa Rica.
Costa Rica Tourism Board
A great list of some of the most popular national parks in Costa Rica.
National Parks & Wildlife Reserves of Costa Rica
Hiking Guidebooks
There aren't many hiking guidebooks for Costa Rica, but there are a lot of general guidebooks that feature sections on hiking.
The definitive (and up-to-date) guide to the El Camino de Costa Rica, the amazing 250 km trail crossing the country from Atlantic to Pacific.
El Camino de Costa Rica Hiking Guide
One of the most highly rated travel guides to Costa Rica, this very up-to-date guide features itineraries, local secrets and outdoor adventures.
Costa Rica Travel Guide 2025: Itineraries & Eco Tips
One of the best travel guides to Costa Rica, from the reputable publisher Fodor's, this guide features multiple itineraries, local recommendations, detailed maps, and so much more.
Fodor's Essential Costa Rica Travel Guide
One of the premier general guides (which includes information about hiking), Lonely Planet doesn't fail to deliver on providing the essential information to plan a successful trip to Costa Rica.
Lonely Planet Costa Rica (Travel Guide)
This photography book features stunning pictures (and informative text) of the national parks of Costa Rica, showcasing the amazing biodiversity of the country.
National Parks of Costa Rica (Zona Tropical)
Guided Hiking Trips
Leave the planning to someone else and go on a guided hiking/trekking tour, especially with not a lot of information available for independent hiking.
If you're an outdoor adventure enthusiast and you have 12 days to spare, then this trip is for you! G Adventures are one of the best trip planners out there and you won't regret strapping on your boots and heading to the heart of beautiful Costa Rica...
Hidden Costa Rica Trek: A G Adventures Adventure
This G Adventures trip has it all: trekking, biking, horseback riding, kayaking, ziplining. All in the the beautiful capital of adventure, Costa Rica!
Costa Rica Active Adventure
In December 2024, my daughter and I went on this tour and we loved it! We had a great guide, were with other families and got to experience so much: hot springs, horseback riding, hiking, ziplining (so amazing!), making local foods, beaches, and lots...
Costa Rica Family Experience
Hiking in Arenal National Park is one of the most popular activities in Costa Rica. Head out on a guided trip where you will walk along mostly easy trails in this beautiful national park.
Hiking in Arenal Volcano National Park | Manawa
Take on Costa Rica's big kahuna, the El Camino de Costa Rica on this guided adventure.
El Camino de Costa Rica Guided Trekking Tours Coast to Coast
Hiking & Trip Planning Resources
Use these essential resources when planning your hiking trip to Costa Rica
AllTrails is one of the best hiking apps out there, and there are plenty of trails on the app for Costa Rica.
Best trails and hikes in Costa Rica | AllTrails
For those who like paper, this National Geographic map is highly rated and created with the local Instituto Geografico Nacional.
Costa Rica (National Geographic Adventure Map)
The best platform for finding deals on accommodation, from hostels to guesthouses to hotels, Booking.com is the way to go!
Booking.com | Official site | The best hotels, flights, car rentals ...
Stay connected on the cheap while in Costa Rica, with Airalo, a very affordable eSim that is easy to install and use.
Costa Rica eSIM, from 8.50 € | World’s first eSIM store · Airalo