Camino de Costa Rica
Costa Rica · North America · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 62/100
At a glance
| Countries | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Cross-country (Caribbean to Pacific) |
| Type | Thru-hike / long-distance trail |
| Length | 280 km |
| Typical duration | 14 days |
| Difficulty | 3/5 (Moderate) |
| Max altitude | 2400 m |
| Best season | Dec-Apr |
| Start | Parismina (Caribbean coast) |
| End | Quepos (Pacific coast) |
| Permit / guide | No permit; stages bookable; guide required for Indigenous territory (Nairi Awari) section |
| Special gear | none |
Score
62/100
Coast-to-coast community-tourism route across the whole country
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.
Notes
280 km per official site
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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