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Pailas hike or Cangreja waterfall hike-Rincon de la Vieja volcano
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Pailas Hike is a unique trail because it's where you can see, smell, & feel the volcanic resources like fumarolic lagoon, natural pools of hot water, and the mud pools called Pailas de Barro of the more active volcano of the country. Walking through this incredible forest, with ancient trees and wildlife such as monkeys, agouti, coati mundi, birds, snakes, and much more. La Cangreja Waterfall Hike is a challenging trail of 6.2 miles that shows unique landscapes, geological formations, lush rainforest, local wildlife such as spider, howler, white-faced capuchin monkeys, toucans & native species in about 4 hours. Finally, a spectacular 130-foot La Cangreja Waterfall, renowned for its striking turquoise-blue waters, during the dry season. The waterfall is a breathtaking destination year-round & offers a perfect connection with nature lovers, outdoor, an unforgettable opportunities for wildlife, photography & exploration in one of Guanacaste’s most remarkable natural environments.
Inclusions
What's included
- All Fees and Taxes
What's not
- No food included and not bottle water included
Itinerary
Pailas hike, a great trail of the Rincon de la Vieja foe about about 2 h to 3 h walking through different kinds of forests full of wild landscapes, views, nature, old trees, and more. As an active volcano here you will have the unique opportunity to enjoy and feel the wild natural volcanic resources such as the fumarolic lagoon, little crater volcano, and mood pools are part of the experience that you will get during this tour, all these resources are just to see and enjoy, this is a national park for that reason is just walking through the magnificent active volcano in Costa Rica. This is one of the rainforests of Costa Rica because is always green, which make it a great place to see wildlife like spider monkey, white-faced monkey, and howler monkey. Also is an excellent place to see birds, snakes, raccoons, and lizards even during some parts of the year the tapir, which is an incredibly humble animal challenging to see. It is a fantastic paradise!
La Cangreja Hike: if you choose this hike, here the information: Explore the stunning La Cangreja Waterfall, a hidden gem in Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Guanacaste. This 6.2-mile round-trip hike takes you through rainforest trails rich in wildlife, including howler, spider, and white-faced capuchin monkeys, toucans, and other native species. This moderate-to-challenging adventure lasts about 4 hours and leads to the spectacular 130-foot waterfall, famous for its striking turquoise-blue waters. Along the way, enjoy lush forests, giant old-growth trees, volcanic landscapes, and panoramic views. Perfect for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers, this unforgettable experience offers the chance to reconnect with nature and relax at one of Guanacaste’s most beautiful hidden waterfalls.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- From Liberia, you drive all the way to Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Once you arrive there, you park in the national park's parking lot, and the guide will be waiting for you at the park's reception right in front. You can use the bathrooms and then we'll start the hike to discover Costa Rica
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Costa Rica Excursions Travel
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Playa Hermosa
- Its from-price is 64% below the median of the 179 day trips we list in Playa Hermosa.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 48 of 179.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Playa Hermosa
Playa Hermosa is a quiet beach village in Guanacaste on Costa Rica's north-west Pacific coast, with a curved bay and sunsets over the water.
Playa Hermosa lies in the Gulf of Papagayo on the Pacific side of north-west Costa Rica, in the province of Guanacaste. The beach curves around a calm bay, with a few hotels and restaurants along it and low hills of dry forest behind. It is small and relaxed, with Playas del Coco, the nearest larger beach town, a short drive to the south-west.
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