Costa Rica

Cerros de Escazù

Beautiful hiking experience to reach Pico Blanco mountain, located in the Cerros de Escazú range, just one hour from San José.

There are no shortcuts to any place worth going, and we swear that the Cerros de Escazú is worth your time and energy. If you need an escape into nature from the chaotic streets of San José, come and join us. The hike is 6 km long and a bit challenging, but remember, everyone wants to live on top of the mountain; all the happiness and growth occurs while you are hiking.

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Schedule

06 AM

Pick you up at the hotel
07 AM

Start hiking
11 AM

Arrival at Pico Blanco
01 PM

Back to the car
03 PM

Hotels drop off in San Josè

The itinerery

The Cerros de Escazú are a mountain range located in the central corridor of Costa Rica, southwest of San José. It borders the north with the Central Valley and forms, together with the Cedral massif and the Fila de la Candelaria, the northernmost part of the Cordillera de Talamanca, the main mountainous axis of the country.

Today’s walk takes us to Pico Blanco, an extinct volcano standing 2,271 meters above sea level, with an altitude difference of about 1,000 meters.

The adventure unfolds on paths that traverse woods with dense vegetation and towering trees, eventually giving way to open spaces flanked by huge rock formations.

It is an immersion in nature for lovers of walking on trails unknown to mass tourism, featuring rather steep sections.

The temperature is generally hot and humid, but wind cannot be ruled out once you reach the top.

If we are lucky and the sky is clear, the view extends over San José city, the surrounding mountain range, and the Pacific Ocean.

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What to bring?

We suggest you dress appropriately with comfortable clothes and hiking shoes. Additionally, bring a jacket and bug repellent. Make sure to bring enough water for the hike!