Hiking in Costa Rica is a popular activity and one of the best reasons to travel to Costa Rica. There are several good hiking sites. The best hikes in Costa Rica are as follows:

• Barra Honda National Park: Hire an expert guide to visit the caves of this fascinating national park. Located in the Nicoya Peninsula, this park offers a vast network of caves where ancient human remains have been discovered. There are numerous hiking options but visitors will need a guide to navigate this area.
• Corcovado National Park: This park offers superb hikes between park stations along with outstanding wildlife viewing opportunities; howler monkey sightings are virtually guaranteed. It is possible for the well-prepared visitor to navigate these on her/his own. However, it is advisable to hire a guide.
• Public trail at Bahia Drake to Corcovado: A public trail follows the coastline from Bahía Drake to Corcovado for the entire stretch and this is a spectacular stretch of coastline. The 10-km (6 mi) shoreline is craggy and there are sandy inlets. The rainforest follows the coastline and offers tremendous wildlife viewing opportunities.
• Rincon de la Vieja National Park: A range of hikes are available at this park including easy trails past boiling mud pots to moderate walks through bird-filled forests. Trails lead to a waterfall where visitors can swim at the cool swimming hole or warm springs.

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