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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

Moderate

4.7

(89)

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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: April 22, 2026

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Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena

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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

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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

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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

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Beautiful trail!!

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8.15 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.58 km

3.49 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.47 km

3.56 km

118 m

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Highest point (1,690 m)

Lowest point (1,570 m)

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Monday 25 May

24°C

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72 %

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View of Caño Negro loop from Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena

Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve Entrance

Wooden bridge over a stream — Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena

Arch-shaped tree formation in Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena

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

Wooden bench in Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena

Shelter With View of Santa Elena Cloud Forest

View of Caño Negro

Enchanted Trail, Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve

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