The best walks and hikes in San Carlos
4.5
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9,512
hikers
69
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Alajuela? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in San Carlos to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in San Carlos 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 16, 2025
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1,509
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1. Arenal Volcano – Cherro Chato Tree loop from Zeta 13
6.74km
01:50
100m
100m
Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.8
(86)
1,134
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(67)
1,330
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(68)
1,002
hikers
4. View of Arenal Volcano – Los Patos Lake loop from Zeta 13
4.86km
01:23
110m
120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(58)
669
hikers
5. View of Arenal Volcano – Green Lake loop from Bajo Tabacón
5.78km
01:44
190m
190m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(38)
300
hikers
6. Cerro Chato Crater Lake loop from Los Olivos
6.27km
03:11
610m
610m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.4
(16)
295
hikers
7. Arenal Lake Viewpoint loop from Zeta 13
3.27km
00:53
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(22)
171
hikers
8. Río Dante Waterfall – Danta Bridge loop from Zeta 13
8.34km
02:26
190m
190m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.8
(12)
177
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(23)
108
hikers
10. Cerro Chato Crater Lake – El Salto Pool loop from La Fortuna
16.8km
06:14
880m
880m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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