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Chirripo National Park

National park in Costa Rica

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Parque Nacional Chirripó (Chirripó National Park) is a national park in South Pacific Costa Rica accessible by road through the locality of San Isidro de El General in Pérez Zeledón canton.

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Getting there

Access is by road through San Isidro de El General, about 45 minutes from the trailhead village of San Gerardo de Rivas (1,520 m), where the trail begins.

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Getting around

Following the main trail will take up to 12 hours in poor conditions for slow hikers. Fit or experienced hikers may complete it in 6-7 hours.

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UnderstandChirripó National Park is named after Cerro Chirripó (Chirripó Peak), of the Talamanca Mountain Range, which is also Costa Rica's highest mountain at an altitude of 3,820 m (12,538 ft).

Get inAccess is by road through San Isidro de El General, about 45 minutes from the trailhead village of San Gerardo de Rivas (1,520 m), where the trail begins.

Fees and permitsEntry is limited to roughly 50–60 hikers per day and reservations sell out weeks or months ahead, especially in dry season (December–April). Two separate bookings are required:

Get aroundFollowing the main trail will take up to 12 hours in poor conditions for slow hikers. Fit or experienced hikers may complete it in 6-7 hours.

SeeLa Amistad International Park Cloudforest, Costa Rica Paramo, Monte Sin Fe, Rabbit Valley, Cerro Terbi. You will get a vista of the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean from the top on a clear day.

DoHike up the highest mountain of Costa Rica.

EatMeals at Crestones Base Camp can be booked as a paid package (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Consorcio Chirripó — arrange it together with your bunk (see Fees and permits).

SleepThe Chirripo Shelter/Base Camp offers basic bunk accommodations in a shared facility.

Stay safeIt is best not to hike alone, and recommended to go with a local guide.

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