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Hike between bubbling mud and steaming springs
Rincón de la Vieja Nationalpark, Costa RicaLoop · 3.7 km · 1:00 h · 176 m elevation gain
Hike between mud pools, fumaroles and giant trees to the geothermal highlights of Rincón de la Vieja.
What you can experience here
In Rincón de la Vieja National Park you hike along the Las Pailas Trail through a powerful wilderness whose energy comes from the earth itself. Here you are accompanied by the calls of the howler monkeys while steam rises in fountains from the dry tropical forest. In clear weather the view keeps opening up to the active Rincón de la Vieja volcano, making the magic of this place tangible.
The well-marked circular trail leads you over 3.7 kilometres to bubbling mud pools, hissing fumaroles and boiling springs. Shady forest sections alternate with open clearings. With a bit of luck you might spot Nasua, agoutis or iguanas. Toucans and hummingbirds flit through the trees while you feel the intense contrast of heat, earth and green canopy with every step.
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Good to know when planning
- Reserve your ticket online in advance, especially in the high season.
- The national park is closed on Mondays.
- The national park is only open from 8am to 3pm, last entry at 1pm.
- Very hot and dry around midday, so start early.
- Bring your own drinking water and sun protection, there are no facilities along the way.
- Bathing in the geothermal area is prohibited, sturdy footwear is recommended.
Where you can book it
- Book
Rincón de la Vieja National Park
Operator: SINAC (offiziele Parkverwaltung Costa Ricas)
Categories
- Hiking
Where you'll find it
Nationalparkeingang · Nationalpark Rincón de la Vieja, Provinz Guanacaste, Liberia, Costa Rica
