Hiking loop from Parking Selvatura

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Hiking loop from Parking Selvatura

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Hiking loop from Parking Selvatura

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2.50km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

372 m

Orchid Garden at the Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena

Highlight • Natural

Somewhat hidden behind the entrance building is a small orchid garden.

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466 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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1.57 km

View of Arenal Volcano from the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Observation tower with a view of the cloud forest and El Arenal.

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2.50 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.21 km

737 m

557 m

Surfaces

1.29 km

1.21 km

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 21 October

24°C

17°C

70 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

October 16, 2024,Costa Rica St Elena Youthchallenge Trail 2024-10-16

You can explore the Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena reserve on a number of easy trails. The Youth Challenge Trail leads past a viewing tower, the Mirador Vulcan Arenal. If the weather is clear, you have the chance to see the Arenal in the distance from up here. In any case, you have a fantastic panoramic view of the cloud forest …

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