Pailas hike or Cangreja waterfall hike-Rincon de la Vieja volcano

Duration7h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Pailas Hike is a unique trail because it's where you can see, smell, & feel the volcanic resources like fumarolic lagoon, natural pools of hot water, and the mud pools called Pailas de Barro of the more active volcano of the country. Walking through this incredible forest, with ancient trees and wildlife such as monkeys, agouti, coati mundi, birds, snakes, and much more.

La Cangreja Waterfall Hike is a challenging trail of 6.2 miles that shows unique landscapes, geological formations, lush rainforest, local wildlife such as spider, howler, white-faced capuchin monkeys, toucans & native species in about 4 hours. Finally, a spectacular 130-foot La Cangreja Waterfall, renowned for its striking turquoise-blue waters, during the dry season. The waterfall is a breathtaking destination year-round & offers a perfect connection with nature lovers, outdoor, an unforgettable opportunities for wildlife, photography & exploration in one of Guanacaste’s most remarkable natural environments.

Options

La Cangreja Waterfall Hike

Regular Cangreja Hike: Regular hike of 6.2 miles to La Cangreja Waterfall, around 4 hours for an amazing walk into nature, looking for wildlife

Hike, lunch & River pool

River pool-light blue water: After driving 25 min we reach turquoise water river to enjoy a relaxing float in the tube, cliff jumping, & small waterfall
Costa Rican Lunch: On the way to river, we stop at local restaurant & enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch prepared with authentic local flavor

Hike & transport from Zone #2

Transportation fron Zone #2: Round-trip private transportation from Tamarindo beach or any location 10 milles around, from any hotel or house

Hike, lunch & waterfall

Oropendula Waterfall
Costa Rican Lunch

Hike- transport from zone #1

Transportation Zone #1: Round-trip private transportation from Coco beach or Papagayo and 10 miles around, from any hotel or hours

Hike & transport from Zone #3

Transportation from Zone #3: Round-trip private transportation from JW Marriott Costa Elena at La Cruz, Guanacaste, or 10 miles around any location.

Hike & natural hot springs

Natural Hot springs Rio Negro: After the hike & 10 min drive, we reached the Río Negro River, with Natural hot springs, volcanic mud, and waterfalls

Regular Hike - Pailas Sector

Hiking at Pailas Sector: Hiking for 2 hour 30 min by Pailas trail to see a lot of volcanic formations as mud, fumarole, wildlife, rainforest and more

What's included

Reservation of National Park tickets entrance

No food included and not bottle water included

What to expect

Rincon de La Vieja
3h

Pailas hike, a great trail of the Rincon de la Vieja foe about about 2 h to 3 h walking through different kinds of forests full of wild landscapes, views, nature, old trees, and more. As an active volcano here you will have the unique opportunity to enjoy and feel the wild natural volcanic resources such as the fumarolic lagoon, little crater volcano, and mood pools are part of the experience that you will get during this tour, all these resources are just to see and enjoy, this is a national park for that reason is just walking through the magnificent active volcano in Costa Rica. This is one of the rainforests of Costa Rica because is always green, which make it a great place to see wildlife like spider monkey, white-faced monkey, and howler monkey. Also is an excellent place to see birds, snakes, raccoons, and lizards even during some parts of the year the tapir, which is an incredibly humble animal challenging to see. It is a fantastic paradise!
Rincon De La Vieja Volcano National Park
4h · Admission ticket included

La Cangreja Hike: if you choose this hike, here the information: Explore the stunning La Cangreja Waterfall, a hidden gem in Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Guanacaste. This 6.2-mile round-trip hike takes you through rainforest trails rich in wildlife, including howler, spider, and white-faced capuchin monkeys, toucans, and other native species.

This moderate-to-challenging adventure lasts about 4 hours and leads to the spectacular 130-foot waterfall, famous for its striking turquoise-blue waters. Along the way, enjoy lush forests, giant old-growth trees, volcanic landscapes, and panoramic views. Perfect for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers, this unforgettable experience offers the chance to reconnect with nature and relax at one of Guanacaste’s most beautiful hidden waterfalls.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Liberia, you drive all the way to Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Once you arrive there, you park in the national park's parking lot, and the guide will be waiting for you at the park's reception right in front. You can use the bathrooms and then we'll start the hike to discover Costa Rica

End point

From Liberia, you drive all the way to Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Once you arrive there, you park in the national park's parking lot, and the guide will be waiting for you at the park's reception right in front. You can use the bathrooms and then we'll start the hike to discover Costa Rica

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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