View of Caño Negro loop from Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena

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View of Caño Negro loop from Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena

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View of Caño Negro loop from Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena

02:25

8.15km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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128 m

Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve Entrance

Highlight • Forest

The cloud forest can be explored in various ways. Again and again there are beautiful views of the El Arenal volcano.

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1.16 km

Wooden bridge over a stream — Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena

Highlight • Bridge

The park is easy to recommend. Not the cheapest but mor was reported by many people that it should be with the best. I too was very satisfied. As a …

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1.29 km

Arch-shaped tree formation in Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena

Highlight • Natural Monument

1.65 km

Bridges, Stream and Tree Ferns in Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena

Highlight • Forest

For me, this is the most beautiful section of the Caño Negro. It goes over bridges along a stream. Again and again you see mighty tree ferns.

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2.80 km

Wooden bench in Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena

Highlight • Rest Area

very nice seating. It also looks very interesting.

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2.96 km

Shelter With View of Santa Elena Cloud Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

A small shelter with a wonderful view over the cloud forest!

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2.96 km

View of Caño Negro

Highlight • Viewpoint

Compared to the other trails in the reserve, we were able to hike here for 3.5 hours without seeing other people 🌴🌳 🐛

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7.59 km

Enchanted Trail, Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful trail!!

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8.15 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.60 km

3.51 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.48 km

3.56 km

111 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,690 m)

Lowest point (1,570 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

23°C

17°C

77 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

February 23, 2022,Eine Runde im Nebelwald vom Santa Elena Reserve

Unfortunately the app turned on too late. Is about 1 km more. Beautiful hike through the cloud forest

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March 6, 2024,La Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena

The Santa Elena National Park is also located in the Monteverde area, a mystical cloud forest. Actually. The weather is just beautiful here, no fog, no drops of water on the leaves, but still fantastic nature and plenty of sunshine. We really enjoy the natural idyll in every imaginable shade of green, there are only a few people around. We …

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