The best walks and hikes in Upala
4.8
(313)
3,600
hikers
15
hikes
Alajuela? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Upala to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Upala 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: November 10, 2025
4.7
(98)
1,759
hikers
1. Rio Celeste Waterfall – Rio Celeste Waterfall loop from Carlos Vargas
4.94km
01:48
140m
140m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.7
(109)
926
hikers
2. Volcancito Fumarole – View of Rincón de la Vieja loop from Brisas
4.80km
01:23
120m
120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(55)
434
hikers
3. La Cangreja Waterfall – Volcancito Fumarole loop from Brisas
13.5km
05:04
360m
360m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
(5)
100
hikers
4. View of Tenorio Volcano loop from La Sapera
9.35km
03:02
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.7
(10)
28
hikers
5. View of Rincón de la Vieja – Volcancito Fumarole loop from Brisas
13.3km
04:04
450m
450m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(8)
67
hikers
6. Bosque Encantado Waterfall – Morpho Waterfall loop from Brisas
8.32km
02:21
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(4)
56
hikers
7. Hidden Waterfall loop from Brisas
10.4km
04:14
480m
480m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
(2)
18
hikers
8. Rio Celeste Waterfall – Rio Celeste Waterfall loop from Bijagua
23.7km
07:23
740m
740m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.8
(4)
17
hikers
9. Hiking loop from Barrio El Retiro
2.15km
00:41
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
(2)
11
hikers
10. View of Rincón de la Vieja – Oropendola Waterfall loop from Brisas
11.9km
03:25
300m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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