Find the latest info for your Cerro Chirripó permits with SINAC and lodging at Crestones base camp, food with CRC Chirripó.
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Cerro Chirripó, located in the Talamanca mountain range, stands at an impressive 3,820 meters (12,533 feet), making it the highest point in Costa Rica. This majestic peak is part of Chirripó National Park, which was established in 1975 and covers an area of 50,950 hectares (125,900 acres). For adventure enthusiasts, hiking Chirripó Mountain offers an
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Chirripó National Park is home to the tallest mountain in Costa Rica, known as “Cerro Chirripó,” which shares its name with the park. As the highest point in Costa Rica, Cerro Chirripó stands at an impressive 3,820 meters (12,533 feet). This protected area features regions of stunning scenic beauty and significant geological and biological importance.
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Macaws in Costa Rica are more than just stunning birds; they grace our skies as our air force. These brightly colored birds are some of the largest members of the parrot family. Unfortunately, they are among the most threatened birds not only in Costa Rica but also across Central America Overview of Macaws in Costa
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Costa Rica, renowned for its lush landscapes, is home to numerous national parks that showcase the country’s dedication to conservation. Among these treasures is the Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge. It’s a must-visit for every type of traveler, whether they are solo adventurers, families, wildlife aficionados, or hiking enthusiasts. Situated in Manzanillo, Limón, on the southern
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So ready for Post-Covid travel? If you are looking to visit this exotic side of Costa Rica that will let you relax in those white sand beaches surrounded by nature and the unique vibe of our Caribbean side. Back in January 2021, after our Christmas trip to the United States, we were so ready to
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Turrialba Volcano is not the first one to come to your mind when you think to hike a volcano in Costa Rica. The names of Arenal and Irazu Volcano always show up first and are always busy with tourists. However, Turrialba Volcano is the second tallest volcano in the country after Irazu Volcano, and in
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In Costa Rica, we have hiked in two kind of waterfalls: those that you have to walk and suffer crossing mud trails until you feel that you can’t walk anymore when you finally reach them (and sometimes they are cold water) and those that you only have to enjoy. Llanos de Cortés is the second
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“Are you locals and still do sightseeing here?” asked a tourist that was hiking the trail at Arenal Volcano National Park. The answer was yes. Living in San Ramon, which is located 71 kilometers (44 miles) away from the Arenal Volcano, it was pretty easy to get to La Fortuna downtown for my family when
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Looking to see the Resplendent Quetzal in Costa Rica? One hour away from San Jose and not even inside of a National Park you can see the Resplendent Quetzal in San Ramon, Alajuela during mating season. I didn’t know for a long time that I (Ligia) lived so close to them … they nest every
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