The best walks and hikes in Cartago
4.7
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1,084
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Costa Rica? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Cartago to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Cartago is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 4, 2025
4.6
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197
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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101
hikers
2. Haunted Tree – Cabeza de Vaca Trail Viewpoint loop from Corralillo
17.1km
05:48
780m
780m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.8
(5)
58
hikers
3. Hiking loop from Casorla
6.89km
02:47
570m
570m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(4)
57
hikers
4. Los Abuelos Viewpoint – Haunted Tree loop from Corralillo
6.96km
02:30
320m
320m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.8
(11)
54
hikers
5. Fallen Trees Trail – Oropéndula Trail loop from La Sierra
5.35km
01:54
290m
300m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.2
(5)
49
hikers
6. Los Abuelos Viewpoint – Haunted Tree loop from Mirador
6.29km
02:12
310m
310m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.2
(5)
45
hikers
7. Haunted Tree – Los Abuelos Viewpoint loop from Mirador
5.52km
01:57
290m
290m
Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
(3)
16
hikers
8. Fallen Trees Trail loop from La Sierra
2.61km
01:07
230m
230m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
11
hikers
9. Tapantí River loop from La Sierra
7.58km
02:12
200m
210m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
10
hikers
10. Tapantí River – Fallen Trees Trail loop from La Sierra
9.35km
03:06
430m
430m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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