16-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 the 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: Tsiobata

Tsiobata makes for a short day but it can be challenging terrain, especially if there has been rain. There are no supply options so make sure you arrange your meals in advance. You will also need an indigenous guide for today as well as tomorrow as this splits the indigenous section into Day 4 and 5.

Barbilla Rainforest Lodge: 70.2KM
Tsiobata: 81.7KM
Distance: 11.5KM

Day 5: Cabañas el Paso del Viento

Cabañas el Paso del Viento is a popular place to stay but if you wish to add a few kilometers to your day consider a night at Pacuare Mountain Lodge.

Tsiobata: 81.7KM
Cabañas el Paso del Viento: 90.1KM
Distance: 8.4KM

Day 6: Finca ViaLig

Glamping and homestay options, the hike to Finca ViaLig is beautiful as you cross through Pacayitas.

Cabañas el Paso del Viento: 90.1KM
Finca ViaLig: 101.2KM
Distance: 11.1KM

Day 7: Casa Bambu

Finca ViaLig: 101.2KM
Casa Bambu: 118.8KM
Distance: 17.6KM

Day 8: El Copal Finca Ecológica

This is a famous birdwatching lodge and many hikers consider a second night here simply for that.

Casa Bambu: 118.8KM
El Copal Finca Ecológica: 138.5KM
Distance: 19.7KM

Day 9: Rio Macho Lodge

Alot of amenities at Rio Macho including massages, and laundry. Both require advance notice but it's a good midway spot for it.

El Copal Finca Ecológica: 138.5KM
Rio Macho Lodge: 156.3KM
Distance: 17.8KM

Day 10: Navarro Mountain Dream

Rio Macho Lodge: 156.3KM
Navarro Mountain Dream: 172.7KM
Distance: 16.4KM

Day 11: Millar de Aves

Technically not a homestay but you'll feel like family. Millar de Aves is one of the more popular accommodations on the trail due to their hospitality.

Navarro Mountain Dream: 172.7KM
Millar de Aves: 188.7KM
Distance: 16KM

Day 12: Hotel Palenque De Tarrazu

Family owned hotel with a pool and amenities nearby such as a grocery store. If you want fewer miles today and then a longer Day 13, consider a stay at Albergue Cabo Luna, which is a homestay experience.

Millar de Aves: 188.7KM
Hotel Palenque De Tarrazu: 212.1KM
Distance: 23.4KM

Day 13: Cabaña la Pradera

Hotel Palenque De Tarrazu: 212.1KM
Cabaña la Pradera: 229KM
Distance: 16.9KM

Day 14: Campamento Paraiso

Two well known glamping/camping sets up are in this area. Campamento Paraiso and Rancho Buena Vista Tarrazú

Cabaña la Pradera: 229KM
Campamento Paraiso: 240.9KM
Distance: 11.9KM

Day 15: Villa Nueva Cabañas

Campamento Paraiso: 240.9KM
Villa Nueva Cabañas: 259.3KM
Distance: 18.4KM

Day 16: Hike to Quepos

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

Villa Nueva Cabañas: 259.3KM
Quepos: 276.9KM
Distance: 17.6KM