Chirripó River – La Chispa Creek loop from Rio Chirripo
Chirripó River – La Chispa Creek loop from Rio Chirripo
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Chirripó River – La Chispa Creek loop from Rio Chirripo
02:55
8.38km
450m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: April 18, 2026
Tips
Temporary access restrictions
Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.
After 0 m for 219 m
Permit required
After 8.17 km for 219 m
Permit required
Waypoints
Start point
Hotel
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979 m
Chirripó River
Highlight • River
1.97 km
View of San Gerardo
Highlight • Viewpoint
2.28 km
La Chispa Creek
Highlight • River
2.40 km
Entrance to Talamanca Nature Reserve
Highlight • Rest Area
2.60 km
Orchid Garden at Reserva Río Blanco
Highlight • Natural
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Tip by
3.03 km
River Trail
Highlight • Trail
3.21 km
Natural Arch on the River Trail
Highlight • Natural Monument
3.85 km
Valley above San Gerardo
Highlight • Viewpoint
8.38 km
End point
Hotel
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.62 km
1.99 km
1.76 km
Surfaces
3.79 km
2.14 km
1.95 km
247 m
238 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,640 m)
Lowest point (1,200 m)
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