The best walks and hikes in San José
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Costa Rica? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in San José to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in San José 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 10, 2025
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1. View of the Río Barú – Upper Nauyaca Waterfall loop from Líbano
6.40km
01:51
160m
160m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.9
(32)
292
hikers
2. Las Cañuelas – The Bamboo – Mount Shint loop from Los Arias
21.3km
08:34
1,660m
1,660m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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217
hikers
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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132
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4. Cerro Chirripó Summit – Río Talari Lake loop from Los Arias
8.94km
02:56
430m
430m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
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130
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5. La Quebrada Cloud Forest Trail – Mirador SIWÕ' loop from Zapotal
5.12km
01:54
240m
240m
Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
(6)
106
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6. Nauyaca Waterfalls loop from Ceiba
4.50km
01:31
230m
230m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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68
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7. Savegre River – Waterfall on the Río Savegre loop from El Brujo
6.22km
01:50
180m
180m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
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57
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8. Iggy's Falls – View of the Waterfall loop from San Gerardo
11.0km
04:16
800m
800m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
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59
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9. Iggy's Falls – Don Victor Waterfall loop from Los Arias
7.60km
02:35
390m
390m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.2
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48
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10. Central Park of San José – Plaza de las Artes loop from Ambos Mares
13.3km
03:32
130m
130m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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