Camping itinerary, 14-day

Below is a camping-heavy 14-day itinerary with nine camping options listed. Many of the trail accommodations offer camping for a reduced fee.

14 Day / 13 Night Camping Summary

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

Casa Tamandua offers camping for 5,000 colones ($10 approximately) with access to bathrooms and wifi.

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: Campamento Nairi Awari

They provide all necessary camping equipment.

Casa Tamandua: 55.2KM
Campamento Nairi Awari: 70.9KM
Distance: 15.7KM

Day 4: Finca Tres Equis

For camping, Finca Tres Equis has a camping platform that's located before you cross to the main part of the farm. You will need to bring your own equipment. 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

Campamento Nairi Awari: 70.9KM
Finca Tres Equis: 88.1KM
Distance: 17.2KM

Day 5: Los Sueños Campamento

Camping available here for 5,000 colones per night.

Finca Tres Equis: 88.1KM
Los Sueños Campamento: 105.3KM
Distance: 17.2KM

Day 6: Río del Valle Posada Turística

Camping platform available.

Los Sueños Campamento: 105.3KM
Río del Valle Posada Turística: 128.7KM
Distance: 23.4KM

Day 7: Hacienda Ganadera Tapanti

Many campsites available past the barn towards the river. You will need to bring your own equipment.

Río del Valle Posada Turística: 128.7KM
Hacienda Ganadera Tapanti: 148.7KM
Distance: 20KM

Day 8: Cabana Montana Verde

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

Hacienda Ganadera Tapanti: 148.7KM
Cabana Montana Verde: 172.9KM
Distance: 24.2KM

Day 9: Millar de Aves

Millar de Aves offers camping for $15 a night plus IVA. This includes a breakfast.

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: Finca los Lirios

Small finca with cabins and camping opportunities.

Albergue Cabo Luna: 208.6KM
Finca los Lirios: 226KM
Distance: 17.4KM

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.

Finca los Lirios: 226KM
Campamento Paraiso: 240.9KM
Distance: 14.9KM

Day 13: Esquipulas Rainforest

Esquipulas is a beautiful location and offers camping. If you're looking for an alternate option to Esquipulas, very close by is Aguas de Tarrazú which has very basic camping for 10,000 colones a night, but you must bring your own equipment and food.

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