Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal

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1.77 km

Restricted Area Sign – Arenal Volcano National Park

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Access to the national park is clearly forbidden (see sign after 2km). I continued to follow the track as described here - and was stopped by rangers who pointed out …

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2.06 km

Steep Trail Section in Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal

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Strength required and consider weather

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2.57 km

Steep Climb with Carved Face – Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal

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3.02 km

View of Arenal Volcano and Crater Lake

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Half way down to the crater lake we found this view spot .. with some luck you can have the same view!

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3.06 km

Swimming Spot at the Crater Lake (Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal)

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The way down is extremely steep and with clouds and light rain it is muddy and slippery.

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3.09 km

Cerro Chato Crater Lake

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Closed for the time being due to many poisonous snakes on the way.

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4.32 km

View of Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal

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4.55 km

Viewpoint at the Start of the Cerro Chato Trail

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When you get to the platform you have to turn left as shown in the picture.

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6.27 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.89 km

2.35 km

889 m

121 m

Surfaces

3.15 km

2.35 km

756 m

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Thursday 9 April

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Restricted Area Sign – Arenal Volcano National Park

Steep Trail Section in Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal

Steep Climb with Carved Face – Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal

View of Arenal Volcano and Crater Lake

Swimming Spot at the Crater Lake (Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal)

Cerro Chato Crater Lake

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