Easy hikes and walks in Alajuela

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Exploring Alajuela on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in Alajuela. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

View of Arenal Volcano – Arenal Volcano Rocky Trail loop from Bajo Tabacón	Easy 01:59 7.18km
Arenal Hanging Bridge – Morpho Azul Waterfall loop from Bajo Tabacón	Easy 00:56 3.25km
View of Arenal Volcano – Los Patos Lake loop from Zeta 13	Easy 01:23 4.86km
View of Arenal Volcano – Green Lake loop from Bajo Tabacón	Easy 01:44 5.78km
Arenal Lake Viewpoint loop from Zeta 13	Easy 00:53 3.27km
Arenal Volcano Rocky Trail – View of Arenal Volcano loop from Zeta 13	Easy 00:56 3.19km
Poás Volcano loop from Varablanca	Easy 00:31 1.86km
Arenal Volcano – Lava Field Viewpoint loop from Zeta 13	Easy 01:00 3.66km
Arenal Volcano Hike loop from Platanillo	Easy 01:50 5.55km

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View of Arenal Volcano – Arenal Volcano Rocky Trail loop from Bajo Tabacón
01:59
7.18km
3.6km/h
130m
130m
Easy
4.8
(86)
1,134
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Arenal Hanging Bridge – Morpho Azul Waterfall loop from Bajo Tabacón
00:56
3.25km
3.5km/h
80m
80m
Easy
4.8
(67)
1,330
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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View of Arenal Volcano – Los Patos Lake loop from Zeta 13
01:23
4.86km
3.5km/h
110m
120m
Easy
4.8
(68)
1,002
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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4
View of Arenal Volcano – Green Lake loop from Bajo Tabacón
01:44
5.78km
3.3km/h
190m
190m
Easy
4.7
(58)
669
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Arenal Lake Viewpoint loop from Zeta 13
00:53
3.27km
3.7km/h
50m
50m
Easy
4.4
(16)
295
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Arenal Volcano Rocky Trail – View of Arenal Volcano loop from Zeta 13
00:56
3.19km
3.4km/h
80m
80m
Easy
4.8
(9)
222
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Poás Volcano loop from Varablanca
00:31
1.86km
3.6km/h
40m
30m
Easy
5.0
(3)
145
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Arenal Volcano – Lava Field Viewpoint loop from Zeta 13
01:00
3.66km
3.7km/h
60m
60m
Easy
4.6
(15)
174
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Arenal Volcano Hike loop from Platanillo
01:50
5.55km
3.0km/h
260m
260m
Easy
4.6
(7)
108
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.