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Arenal Volcano – Cherro Chato Tree loop from El Ceibo

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Arenal Volcano – Cherro Chato Tree loop from El Ceibo

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Arenal Volcano – Cherro Chato Tree loop from El Ceibo

03:14

12.1km

140m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.48 km for 1.71 km

Open: • Monday-Sunday: 8:00 AM-10:00 PM (otherwise closed)

After 7.92 km for 1.71 km

Open: • Monday-Sunday: 8:00 AM-10:00 PM (otherwise closed)

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4.51 km

Arenal Volcano

Highlight • Volcano

Great view of the volcano, rarely as cloudless as on this day.

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4.86 km

Entrada al sendero el Ceibo

Viewpoint

5.64 km

Snake in Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal

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Snakes can be poisonous, keep your distance.

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5.99 km

Ancient Tree in Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal

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6.02 km

Ceiba Kapok Tree (Ceiba Pentandra)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Most popular photo hotspot, if you stay longer in the place and are lucky you can observe one or the other animal 🙋‍♂️

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6.02 km

Cherro Chato Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

Unfortunately the tree has now died and broken off a few meters above the ground.

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7.28 km

View of Arenal Volcano

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With good weather and some time, the Arenal is easy to see, photo hotspot 🙋‍♂️

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7.28 km

Lava Field Viewpoint

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A volcano cannot look more perfect.

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12.1 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.14 km

4.77 km

124 m

Surfaces

7.14 km

4.72 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (560 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 April

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Arenal Volcano – Cherro Chato Tree loop from El Ceibo

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Snake in Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal

Ancient Tree in Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal

Ceiba Kapok Tree (Ceiba Pentandra)

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