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Crestones Base Camp

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Crestones Base Camp

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Parque Nacional Chirripó

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  • Location: Rivas, Pérez Zeledón, San José, Costa Rica

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    December 7, 2020

    Hiking

    Crestones base camp is a comfortable place to use for your summit hike of Chirripo. It is also a sizeable complex but does get full at peak times.

    April 5, 2025

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    For hikes to Chirripó or in the surrounding area, it is a good idea to spend at least one night in camp. From San Gerardo de Rivas, the climb to …
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    December 7, 2020

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    Great comfortable base camp for your hike up Chirripo. Overnight hikers can spend the night at Crestones Base Camp, a rugged lodge situated 11,155 feet (3,400 meters) above sea level and 3.4 miles (5.5 km) from Chirripó’s summit. Although hardly luxurious, Crestones base camp puts Chirripó within the reach of average hikers and makes sunrise summits feasible.
    All visitors to Chirripó National Park must purchase entrance permits in advance. Cost: $18 per person, per day. Chirripó permits are available through the park’s website: sinac.go.cr
    They do sell out months in advance on busy/popular weekends.
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    View of Lake Chirripó – Río Talari Lake loop from Base Los Crestones

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 3,340 m

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    Location: Rivas, Pérez Zeledón, San José, Costa Rica

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