San Jose Trip Overview
On this tour we will visit the beautiful canton of Quepos Puntarenas. We will start our tour hiking along the mountains that border the Pacific coast. From the mountains we will see the different turquoise and blue tones of the great Costa Rican Pacific coast. We will visit a variety of hidden beaches where we can relax and enjoy the natural beauty. You can expect to encounter some native species of the area such as limpets, white-faced monkeys, among others in their natural habitat.
Beaches to visit during our walk: La Macha, La Vaca, Tulemar, Los Altos, and Biezans.
So exotic. So dramatic. A place you feel lucky to have experienced!
Distance: 6 – 7 km approx. (A shorter or longer distance can be arranged if previously requested, as long as it is within the same time schedule)
Duration: 9 – 11 hours
Difficulty: Medium
Departure: 5:30 a.m.
Note: The terrain on this hike includes dirt roads, mountain trails through forest paths and along beaches
Additional Info
Duration: 9 to 11 hours
Starts: San Jose, Costa Rica
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting San Jose, Province of San Jose, Costa Rica
On this tour we will visit the beautiful canton of Quepos Puntarenas. We will start our tour hiking along the mountains that border the Pacific coast. From the mountains we will see the different turquoise and blue tones of the great Costa Rican Pacific coast. We will visit a variety of hidden beaches where we can relax and enjoy the natural beauty. You can expect to encounter some native species of the area such as limpets, white-faced monkeys, among others in their natural habitat.
Beaches to visit during our walk: La Macha, La Vaca, Tulemar, Los Altos, and Biezans.
So exotic. So dramatic. A place you feel lucky to have experienced!
Distance: 6 – 7 km approx. (A shorter or longer distance can be arranged if previously requested, as long as it is within the same time schedule)
Duration: 9 – 11 hours
Difficulty: Medium
Departure: 5:30 a.m.
Note: The terrain on this hike includes dirt roads, mountain trails through forest paths and along beaches
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Quepos, Quepos, Province of Puntarenas
Itinerary:
5:30 a.m.:
Our guide will pick you up at your hotel or meeting point.
7:30 a.m.:
We will arrive at our special restaurant to have breakfast. The place is very nice and typical, they cook with firewood.
9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.:
We will start our tour bordering the coast looking at some exuberant landscapes in the middle of mountains of a tropical forest. During our journey we will visit hidden beaches and we could hopefully look at some animals such as monkeys, limpets among others. Beaches to visit during our walk: La Macha, La Vaca, Tulemar, Los Altos, and Biezans.
12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m.:
We finish our walk in a hidden beach to have a delicious snack and we will have free time to enjoy the beautiful beach.
2 p.m.:
We will leave the beach and go to the Marina Pez Vela in Quepos to have our typical lunch in front of the sea.
3:30 p.m.:
We start our return to San José.
Pass By: Tulemar, Ruta 618, km 3, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, 60601, Costa Rica
Playa Tulemar: You will enjoy the magnificent viewpoint to take some photos
Pass By: Biesanz Beach, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica
Playa Biesanz: This beach is stunning, you will have the opportunity to swim and relax on the beach.
Pass By: Playa La Macha, Unnamed Rd, Quepos,, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, Costa Rica
Playa La Macha: First hidden beach on our tour.
Pass By: Playa La Vaca, CR7P+6H8, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica
Playa La Vaca: Quiet and beautiful beach.
Pass By: San José, Los Altos de San Rafael, Costa Rica
Playa Los Altos: Exclusive beach.
