Highlight (Segment) • Lake
Cerro Chato Crater Lake Hike
Hiking
5.0
(3)
This Highlight goes through a protected area
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Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal
Tips
Rob Collier
February 12, 2022
Hiking
This route has been closed as of Feb 2022
Jogo
January 29, 2019
Hiking
A very nice and challenging hike on the Cerro Chato and its crater lake as a swimming opportunity.
Sturdy footwear is necessary. Some stamina and strength too.
The start is on a guarded parking lot. Admission per person $ 10 (as of 2019). It takes at least 5 hours to get there and back for at least 5 hours!
Sturdy footwear is necessary. Some stamina and strength too.
The start is on a guarded parking lot. Admission per person $ 10 (as of 2019). It takes at least 5 hours to get there and back for at least 5 hours!
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•Albert Hein
May 24, 2022
Hiking
While officially it's closed, you can still do it. Ask at the restaurant / small house at the beginning of the trail. They will provide you with infos after you pay them a fee. It took me 3.5h up and 3h down. If it rains or rained recently, don't attempt it. The trail is already super slippery as it is.
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Distance 4.31 km
Uphill 520 m
Downhill 10 m
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