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hiking
& trekking
Strap on your pack,
and head out into the wilderness! From coastal jungle trails, to the
12,000 foot summit of Chirripo Mountain, Costa Rica is a backpackers
heaven!! Hike along the rainforest covered slopes of an active volcano,
journey deep into the cloud forest enshrouded by mist, discover remote
palm-lined beaches. Costa Rica's hiking options are endless.
IAU trips feature
all kinds of treks including light half-day hikes along established
trails and multi day rugged backpacking adventures into isolated areas.
Popular
Hikes
Arenal
Volcano
Hiking along the slopes of the volcano either inside the park (easier
trails) or to Cerro Chato, Arenal’s neighboring volcano. Great
for experiencing the volcano up close, with good possibilities of seeing
wildlife.
Cahuita
National Park
This park was originally created to protect the coral reefs that surround
the are. Exploring the trails of this Caribbean reserve offer fantastic
opportunities to see coastal wildlife and enjoy beautiful beaches.
Cabo
Blanco Wildlife Reserve
The biological reserve at Cabo Blanco was among the first regions to
be protected in Costa Rica. Hikes through the park will let you familiarize
yourself with the dry tropical forest and it’s rare inhabitants.
Cerro
de la Muerte – Cloud Forest Exploration
We'll be accompanied by a resident naturalist guide on our hike. Unlike
more frequented cloud forests around Costa Rica, this area still offers
excellent opportunities to see a variety of rare wildlife species including
the Resplendent Quetzal - considered to be one of the most beautiful
birds of the Americas.
Talamanca
Mountain Range
Parque de la Amistad is Costa Rica’s largest and most remote park
–where each step of your trek is one towards discovery. This area
along the Continental Divide offers a diverse mix of wildlife species
and is the quintessential cloud forest experience.
Corcovado
National Park
Explore the extended trail system of the Corcovado National Park, camping
out at several different ranger stations along the way. This part of
the country offers excellent opportunities to observe wildlife species
such as tapirs, white-faced monkeys, wild pigs, scarlet macaws, toucans,
coatis, and much more. One ranger station (Sirena) is a working research
center for scientists and naturalists from all over the world!
Chirripo
Volcano
These trails are for the avid adventurer looking to climb to the highest
peak in Costa Rica! Your challenging days along the slopes of the volcano
will let you bear witness to the changing climate and species of the
Chirripo area.
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