14-day itinerary

Day 1: Green Gold Eco-Lodge

Day one takes a bit with the logistics involved, so you'll be happy to have your feet land in the small Caribbean town of Parismina and then your short hike to Green Gold Eco-Lodge. Dinner and breakfast are included with a stay here.

Starting: 0KM
Green Gold: 8.5KM
Distance: 8.5KM

Day 2: Casa Tamandua

Owned by Urritrek, this is a new(ish) stay. The accommodations at Casa Tamandua vary quite a bit ranging from free camping all th way to a private room with air conditioning. (AC is a good idea, it's hot around here.) Meals are extra, but available.

Green Gold: 8.5KM
Casa Tamandua: 55.2KM
Distance: 24.3KM -- Note the distance gap is due to taking a boat from Green Gold to Muelle Goshen which accounts for a lot of the kilometers

Day 3: Barbilla Rainforest Lodge

Your mountain legs will kick into gear today as you leave Casa Tamandua and hike up and up to Barbilla Rainforest Lodge. They are located right on the edge of the indigenous territory.

Casa Tamandua: 55.2KM
Barbilla Rainforest Lodge: 70.2KM
Distance: 15KM

Day 4: Finca Tres Equis

Combining Stages 3 and 4 is suggested by the Mar and Mar and works well with the 14 day itinerary. Your indigineous guide will take you past the cable cart crossing the Pacuare River and all the way to Finca Tres Equis

Barbilla Rainforest Lodge: 70.2KM
Finca Tres Equis: 88.1KM
Distance: 17.9KM

Day 5: Finca ViaLig

Hiker loved homestay and glamping option in Pacayitas.

Finca Tres Equis: 88.1KM
Finca ViaLig: 101.2KM
Distance: 13.1KM

Day 6: Río del Valle Posada Turística

Up and over the hill giving you a great view of Lake Angostura. Then, after crossing coffee fields you'll meander along the Rio Pejibaye. After stopping for a quick ice cream and signing the hiker log book at Finca CoVaCam, cross the Pejibaye at the iconic Camino bridge and then walk a short distance to Río del Valle Posada. They offer both camping and lodging here.

Finca ViaLig: 101.2
Río del Valle Posada Turística: 128.7KM
Distance: 27.5KM

Day 7: Rio Macho Lodge

Another long hiking day but do-able. Rio Macho has a lot of rooms and a friendly owner.

Río del Valle Posada Turística: 128.7KM
Rio Macho Lodge: 156.3KM
Distance: 27.6KM

Day 8: Cabana Montana Verde

Popular set of cabins right along the trail. If they are unavailable, numerous other options nearby.

Rio Macho Lodge: 156.3KM
Cabana Montana Verde: 172.9KM
Distance: 16.6KM

Day 9: Millar de Aves

Millar de Aves is one of the most sought-after cabins, yet it still feels like a homestay thanks to its warm hospitality.

Cabana Montana Verde: 172.9KM
Millar de Aves: 188.7KM
Distance: 15.8KM

Day 10: Albergue Cabo Luna

Located right on the trail, this is a popular homestay.

Millar de Aves: 188.7KM
Albergue Cabo Luna: 208.6KM
Distance: 19.9KM

Day 11: Grupo Turismo de Napoles

If you stay here, we would love to use any photos you have!

This is a community tourism project, meaning you will be assigned a homestay once you’ve made a reservation.

Albergue Cabo Luna: 208.6KM
Grupo Turismo de Napoles: 229.3KM
Distance: 20.7KM

Day 12: Campamento Paraiso

This simple platform camping set up has epic views of the Pacific ocean. Alternate camping available at Rancho Buena Vista Tarrazú.

Grupo Turismo de Napoles: 229.3KM
Campamento Paraiso: 240.9KM
Distance: 11.6KM

Day 13: Esquipulas Rainforest

Esquipulas is a beautiful location and has popular tipis available to book as well as camping and cabins. If you would like to go further today and then shorten your final day, then aiming for Villa Nueva Cabañas (4 kilometers further) is a good idea.

Campamento Paraiso: 240.9KM
Esquipulas Rainforest: 254.7KM
Distance: 13.8KM

Day 14: Hike to Quepos

Congratulations on finishing your hike! Quepos has lots of lodging options. Most hikers opt for something with laundry and air conditioning.

Esquipulas Rainforest: 254.7KM
Quepos: 276.9KM
Distance: 22.2KM