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Guanacaste
Liberia
Curubandé

La Cangreja Waterfall – Volcancito Fumarole loop from Oropéndola Waterfall

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Costa Rica
Guanacaste
Liberia
Curubandé

La Cangreja Waterfall – Volcancito Fumarole loop from Oropéndola Waterfall

Hard

4.9

(67)

510

hikers

La Cangreja Waterfall – Volcancito Fumarole loop from Oropéndola Waterfall

05:04

13.5km

360m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 609 m for 8.81 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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5.01 km

La Cangreja Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Challenging path through the rainforest on the beaten path. 5km each way with steep ascents and descents. Nevertheless, the route is worthwhile. Capuchin monkeys, sloths and much more meet you …

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9.87 km

Rincón de la Vieja National Park

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The Rincón de la Vieja National Park is located just a few kilometers north of the city of Liberia. The starting point for an exploration is the Las Pailas ranger …

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11.2 km

View of Rincón de la Vieja

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Famous view, 360 degree and to the volcano.

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11.5 km

Ancient Trees

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11.7 km

Volcancito Fumarole

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In the Las Pailas sector of the Rincón de la Vieja National Park, steam is rising from the ground all the time. The activity of the Rincó de la Vieja volcano can be seen and smelled everywhere

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11.9 km

The water in the fumardas boils loudly. You're glad that a fence keeps you at a distance.

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12.2 km

Seasonal waterfall

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Fumorole... It stinks and fizzes badly. Smell of sulfur... Due to the strong wind, it's quite unpleasant... But bearable.

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12.7 km

In the forest near the mud pots and fumaroles there are some giant trees that make you wonder how old they are. Huge plank and aerial roots create a thicket.

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13.5 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.88 km

3.68 km

2.97 km

879 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.15 km

1.95 km

1.73 km

1.58 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (850 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

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