Camino de Costa Rica Voyage Tips and guide

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Camino de Costa Rica is a 280-km backcountry hiking trail that crosses Costa Rica, passing through or near several national parks and spanning 5 ecosystems, including tropical rainforests, mountain highlands, and coastal areas on both the Atlantic (Caribbean) and Pacific oceans. Sections of the trail pass through coffee plantations and parts pass through remote villages and indigenous communities. Although the route does not ascend any volcanoes, hikers will see panoramic vistas of two well-known volcanoes. They may get a chance to interact with the natives as well as frequent opportunities to observe the region's wildlife.

The trail was established by the Asociacion Mar a Mar, an NGO established in 2016 to promote sustainable ecotourism in Costa Rica and to benefit local indigenous communities.

• Camino de Costa Rica trail website

Although Costa Rica is generally warm all year round, temperatures can get cold at higher elevations, so pack some warm clothing. Also be sure to pack sun block and insect repellant containing DEET.

The rainiest months, called the green season in Costa Rica, are May through November. The worst month to hike the trail is November which gets the most rain and is almost always muddy.

If you want to plan your trip in conjunction with seeing sea turtles on the Atlantic side, the best months would be March to May.

The trail normally takes 16 days to hike from end-to-end. It can be done as fast as 9 days, but most tour guides recommend 16 days. The trail is divided into 16 stages and normally one stage is hiked each day. Many hikers prefer allowing extra time at some points to allow for other activities.

The trail runs from sea to sea and is usually started from the Atlantic side at the fishing village of Parismina, ending at the Pacific in the coastal beach town of Quepos. The trail consists of 16 sections, each constituting about a 1-day hike. Concrete pylons are positioned at each destination.

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The Camino de Costa Rica is a long-distance hiking trail that includes more than 19,000 feet of elevation gain. It is best suited for those skilled in Wilderness backpacking. Parts of the trail can be hiked independently, though parts that pass through indigenous lands require that an indigenous trail guide be hired. A guide can often help you avoid dangerous situations. Proper equipment, good planning, and physical conditioning can make for a safer, more enjoyable trip.

On the Camino de Costa Rica, risks include Dangerous animals and Dehydration.

• Tortuguero
• Barbilla National Park
• Manuel Antonio National Park

Stage	Destination	Distance	Ascent	Descent
1A	Parismina	7.8 km	67 m	87 m
1b	Goschen Dock (Muelle)	17.4 km
1B	Cimmarones	24 km	134 m	66 m
2	Brisas de Pacuarito	15.1 km	743 m	210 m
3	Tsiobata (INDIGENOUS)	15.1 km	579 m	685 m
4	Tres Equis (INDIGENOUS)	6.8 km	420 m	261 m
5	Pacquitas	13.3 km	505 m	247 m
6	La Suiza	12.6 km	313 m	638 m
7	Humo de Pejibaje	16.4 km	332 m	199 m
8	Tapanti	16.6 km	986 m	463 m
9	Navarro del Muneco	24.4 km	673 m	695 m
10	Palo Verde	11.9 km	867 m	456 m
11	Cerro Alto	8.9 km	696 m	466 m
12	San Pablo de Leon Cortez	18.3 km	310 m	949 m
13	Napoles	16.4 km	598 m	648 m
14	Naranjilo	13.3 km	72 m	765 m
15	Esquipales	12.0 km	192 m	751 m
16	Quepos	22.7 km	126 m	306 m
TOTALS		247.9 km	7478 m	7430 m

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