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Biological Reserve & Environmental Education Center

Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park

Park Info

From Tuesday to Sunday, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. This national park is closed on Mondays.

You will visit from a dry forest to a cloud one in the midst of a volcanic environment on a short journey.

Emanations of boiling mud, boiling water and steam that resonate in the air … You can witness all this volcanic activity and also can visit a dry forest, one wet, one humid and one cloud in just two hours.

“There are unique experiences that you only can live in this park, like visiting the waterfall La Cangreja (known as the ‘Blue Lagoon’ due to the characteristic watercolor), walks through the different environments with stunning ocean views, and the opportunity to witness ‘front first row’ some of the forming agents of Costa Rican territory”, highlighted Luis Alex Garcia, head of tourism in this National Park.

Attractions

Rincon de la Vieja has two sectors, Las Pailas and Santa María, whose beauties stand volcanic manifestations.

In Las Pailas you can visit the trail of the same name, the hidden waterfalls and La Cangreja Falls, the trail to the crater, and Cerro Von Seebach (all high difficulty).

In Santa Maria, you can visit the Hummingbird Trail, The Pailas of Cold Water, Enchanted Forest Waterfalls, Hot Springs (all of the above, of moderate difficulty), and the sightseeing place (high difficulty).

Services

  • Drinking water.
  • Parking.
  • Sightseeing place.
  • Area for lunch.
  • Camping area.
  • Toilets.

Recommended

  • Respect the hours of operation of the park.
  • Look after your belongings.
  • Stay within the trails.
  • Bring water, a flashlight, and wear adequate shoes.
  • Avoid feeding the animals and leaving leftovers behind, this could affect animal diet and behavior.
  • Visiting with pets is not allowed.
  • The extraction of plants, rocks, animals, and materials from the location is not allowed.
  • Do not smoke or enter the park with drugs or alcoholic beverages.
  • Garbage is not part of the natural environment.
  • Please pick it up and put it in the trash cans or dispose of it out of the park.
  • If you would like to visit the crater of the volcano, ask the administration about the tour schedules and availability of the trail.
  • If you would like to visit the crater of the volcano, ask the administration about the tour schedules and availability of the trail.
  • If you want to access the waterfall trail (Cangreja and Escondida) you must do it by noon.
  • If you need to cook in the Santa María camping area, use the grills in the lunch area.
  • Use gas or coal.
  • The Pailas Sector does not have a camping area.

Prices

  • Nationals and residents: ¢ 1,000
  • National children and residents: ¢500.
  • Foreign non-residents: $15.
  • Children non-residents: $5.
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