View of Laguna de Hule – Congo Lagoon loop from Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bosque Alegre

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View of Laguna de Hule – Congo Lagoon loop from Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bosque Alegre

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View of Laguna de Hule – Congo Lagoon loop from Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bosque Alegre

02:15

7.95km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bosque Alegre

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.07 km

View of Laguna de Hule

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this side you can see the lake over swampy meadows.

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3.87 km

Congo Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

The water of the Congo Lagoon is delicious to swim in. The emerald waters, the birds, the vegetation and the fact that few people go there, make it a special place.

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5.81 km

Laguna de Hule

Highlight • Lake

At this point there is a beautiful meadow for picnicking and barbecuing by the lake.

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7.95 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.67 km

2.35 km

1.94 km

Surfaces

7.96 km

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 12 November

32°C

23°C

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Additional weather tips

The UV-index reading is high for much of your activity. Don’t forget sunscreen and consider bringing sunglasses.

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Comments

January 14, 2024,Costa Rica. Drei Seen in einer Caldera des Cerro Congo

Above the caldera of this crater on Volcan Congo there is a managed hut with a magnificent view and delicious empanadas. Mostly locals come here to eat, kayak and hike.

We only made it to the end of Laguna Hule. There are actually two other lakes to discover: Laguna Bosque Alegre and Laguna Congo. The route then continues for another …

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