Hiking

Monteverde is famous for its impressive cloud forest ecosystem, which is an incredibly lush and vibrant forest environment abundant with plants and wildlife. The Santa Elena Cloud Forest, located about 20 minutes from the center of Santa Elena, offers a great way to be immersed in this unique ecosystem, with up to 12km of trails…

This park is a great option for beginner hikers wanting to explore trails at the base of the Arenal Volcano. It is just 15 minutes away from the town of La Fortuna, and has up to 8 kilometers of trails leading through the forest and visiting lava flows from the volcanic eruption of 2010. There…

This is arguably one of the best hikes in Monteverde due to its combination of beautiful jungle trails, hanging bridges, and spectacular waterfall views. It’s definitely worth the visit if you’re looking for an intermediate hike near the town of Monteverde! The trailhead is located about 30 minutes north of the Santa Elena town. They…

There are many hikes near the town of La Fortuna, however none offer quite as much variety as the Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails. The drive from La Fortuna town takes about 30 minutes and includes a 9km gravel access road through the rainforest as a nice way to spot wildlife before even arriving on…

Cerro Pelado is an amazing intermediate hiking experience located near the town of Tilarán, which is just off the southwestern shore of Lake Arenal and about a 1.5 hours drive west of La Fortuna and Monteverde. It’s a stunning hiking destination to stop by when making your way from Monteverde or La Fortuna towards the…