Cerro Chato (Chato Volcano)
Cerro Chato (Chato Volcano)
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Iris B
1 bidrag
nov. 2023 • Venner
Don’t underestimate the climb and the mud! But it is worth every step. I would defenitly recommend it 😊 Enjoy!
Skrevet d. 4. november 2023
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lukas
Vilnius, Litauen2 bidrag
apr. 2022 • Familierejse
Fantastic, unforgettable experience. Really hard and adventurous climb, especially because we did during hard rain
Skrevet d. 29. april 2022
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Lin-ist-da
München, Tyskland115 bidrag
feb. 2022
Ich hatte sowas von Spaß! Klare Empfehlung, wenn man ein bisschen Erfahrung und gute Schuhe hat.
Nach all den Touristen-"Wanderungen" war das Mal wirklich etwas für alpenerprobte Bergziegen.
ZEITPLANUNG
Wir sind alle recht fit und sind gemütlich hoch. Das waren unsere Zeiten:
2h bis zur Kraterkante
+ 20 Minuten bis runter zum See
+ 30-40 Minuten Snack und Badepause
+ ca 2h Abstieg
Geht sicher auch schneller – manch einer braucht aber sicher auch etwas mehr Zeit.
PARKEN & EINTRITT
Wir haben am La Fortuna Waterfall geparkt, da wir diesen im Anschluss besucht haben. Alternativ kann man aber auch bei der Arenal Waterfall Lodge parken. Denn der erste Teil des Weges gehört zu dieser Lodge und an die zahlt man auch den 12$ Eintritt. Im Anschluss könnte man hier Duschen und Pool nutzen, daher fairer Preis.
GREEN LAGON HIKE TOUR
Der erste (und legale) Teil der Wanderung ist nach ca. 30 Minuten schon vorbei und klar durch ein großes Schild und Stacheldraht gekennzeichnet.
Schotterweg und Trampelpfad – jedoch gemütlich begehbar – einige Treppen. Soweit nichts besonderes.
SENDERO CERRO CHATO
Der daran anschließende Weg ist recht steil und geprägt von viel Matsch und Wurzeln. Mal muss man über die Wurzeln klettern, Mal kann man darunter durch schlüpfen. Mal geht man seitlich an einem Matschgraben vorbei und Mal mittendurch. Durch die Steigung ist es es recht anstrengend, aber bei trockenem Wetter sehr gut machbar.
Schwierig wird dann der kurze Abstieg zum Kratersee.
Hier gibt es keinen eindeutigen Trampelpfad – jeder sucht sich (nach Körpergröße) einen Weg den steilen Hang hinunter.
Das kann mitunter auch den einen oder anderen Sprung bedeuten (ich bin recht klein ... )
KRATERSEE
Der See ist unglaublich schön – und kalt. Daher war ich auch nur mit den Füßen drin. :)
Das Ufer ist recht klein, daher früh losgehen um den Menschenmassen aus dem Weg zu gehen und einen Moment der Stille zu genießen.
ABSTIEG
Wenn man sich traut auch den einen oder anderen Hüpfer zu machen, ist der Abstieg deutlich schneller als der Aufstieg.
Wenn man unten ankommt ist man garantiert matschig aber glücklich.
LEGALITÄT
Die Route wurde uns von Locals empfohlen. Sie haben uns erzählt, dass der Trail auf Grund von Unfällen mit unerfahrenen Wanderern geschlossen wurde. Daher haben wir uns trotz des Verbotes entschieden ihn zu gehen. Im Nachgang scheint es jedoch eher Naturschutzgründe zu haben ...
Ob man den Weg nun gehen will oder nicht muss also jeder mit seinem Gewissen vereinbaren. Wichtig ist jedoch: den Weg nicht verlassen und keinen Müll zurück lassen.
Nach all den Touristen-"Wanderungen" war das Mal wirklich etwas für alpenerprobte Bergziegen.
ZEITPLANUNG
Wir sind alle recht fit und sind gemütlich hoch. Das waren unsere Zeiten:
2h bis zur Kraterkante
+ 20 Minuten bis runter zum See
+ 30-40 Minuten Snack und Badepause
+ ca 2h Abstieg
Geht sicher auch schneller – manch einer braucht aber sicher auch etwas mehr Zeit.
PARKEN & EINTRITT
Wir haben am La Fortuna Waterfall geparkt, da wir diesen im Anschluss besucht haben. Alternativ kann man aber auch bei der Arenal Waterfall Lodge parken. Denn der erste Teil des Weges gehört zu dieser Lodge und an die zahlt man auch den 12$ Eintritt. Im Anschluss könnte man hier Duschen und Pool nutzen, daher fairer Preis.
GREEN LAGON HIKE TOUR
Der erste (und legale) Teil der Wanderung ist nach ca. 30 Minuten schon vorbei und klar durch ein großes Schild und Stacheldraht gekennzeichnet.
Schotterweg und Trampelpfad – jedoch gemütlich begehbar – einige Treppen. Soweit nichts besonderes.
SENDERO CERRO CHATO
Der daran anschließende Weg ist recht steil und geprägt von viel Matsch und Wurzeln. Mal muss man über die Wurzeln klettern, Mal kann man darunter durch schlüpfen. Mal geht man seitlich an einem Matschgraben vorbei und Mal mittendurch. Durch die Steigung ist es es recht anstrengend, aber bei trockenem Wetter sehr gut machbar.
Schwierig wird dann der kurze Abstieg zum Kratersee.
Hier gibt es keinen eindeutigen Trampelpfad – jeder sucht sich (nach Körpergröße) einen Weg den steilen Hang hinunter.
Das kann mitunter auch den einen oder anderen Sprung bedeuten (ich bin recht klein ... )
KRATERSEE
Der See ist unglaublich schön – und kalt. Daher war ich auch nur mit den Füßen drin. :)
Das Ufer ist recht klein, daher früh losgehen um den Menschenmassen aus dem Weg zu gehen und einen Moment der Stille zu genießen.
ABSTIEG
Wenn man sich traut auch den einen oder anderen Hüpfer zu machen, ist der Abstieg deutlich schneller als der Aufstieg.
Wenn man unten ankommt ist man garantiert matschig aber glücklich.
LEGALITÄT
Die Route wurde uns von Locals empfohlen. Sie haben uns erzählt, dass der Trail auf Grund von Unfällen mit unerfahrenen Wanderern geschlossen wurde. Daher haben wir uns trotz des Verbotes entschieden ihn zu gehen. Im Nachgang scheint es jedoch eher Naturschutzgründe zu haben ...
Ob man den Weg nun gehen will oder nicht muss also jeder mit seinem Gewissen vereinbaren. Wichtig ist jedoch: den Weg nicht verlassen und keinen Müll zurück lassen.
Skrevet d. 21. april 2022
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Miri V
Madrid, Spanien2.112 bidrag
jul. 2021
Empezamos la ruta desde el hotel Arenal Waterfall Lodge, donde se deja el coche y es necesario pagar $12 por persona para hacer el sendero para ir al Cerro Chato. El día anterior nos habíamos acercado a la recepción a preguntar por esta ruta y nos lo explicaron como si fuera algo asequible a todos los públicos y sinceramente, no, no lo es!! Nos lo vendieron como 3 horas de subida con algunos desniveles.
La realidad es que la ruta se podría definir como extrema. Cierto es que íbamos con unas deportivas normales y esta ruta es necesario hacerla con zapatillas de trekking, para que se vayan agarrando a los diferentes terrenos que te encontrarás y no vayas resbalando como nos pasó a nosotros. Y además por el camino empezó a llover y ya no paró. Pero aún así, nos encontramos con un par de checos por el camino que iban a bastante rápido y bien equipados y nos adelantaron. Y nos les volvimos a encontrar en su bajada cuando nosotros aún estábamos ascendiendo. Nos dijeron que al llegar a la cima estaba todo con niebla y por más que habían buscado, no habían encontrado el sendero para bajar al lago, por lo que habían decidido abandonar la ruta, antes de que se hiciese de noche por el camino de vuelta. Así que decidimos hacer lo mismo, sin haber llegado aún a la cima, después de 3 horas y pico de ascenso, y de estar ya cerca de la cima.
Algunos desniveles son impresionantes, y te toca agarrarte a todo lo que vas encontrando, raíces, ramas… Aquí en 5 min te olvidas de lo que te dicen en todos los parques de no toques los árboles que puede ser peligroso por si hay alguna serpiente, araña, rana… De hecho, pasas por zonas muy estrechas donde te vas dando con todas las ramas y la vegetación y sólo piensas… que no pase nada! Y además hay mucho barro en el suelo.
A todo esto, llegas a una zona donde te pone que está prohibido subir, pero ya nos lo habían avisado en el hotel, que la valla está rota y nos metiésemos por allí.
Por si a pesar de todo, queréis hacerlo, no recomiendo llevar pantalón muy corto. A la bajada me fui sentado en el suelo y en algunas raíces para poder esquivar los desniveles y tuve granitos en la parte de atrás de las piernas durante unos días. Supongo que alguna planta me daría alguna reacción alérgica. Así que, lo dicho, botas de trekking y pantalones largos o por la rodilla.
La realidad es que la ruta se podría definir como extrema. Cierto es que íbamos con unas deportivas normales y esta ruta es necesario hacerla con zapatillas de trekking, para que se vayan agarrando a los diferentes terrenos que te encontrarás y no vayas resbalando como nos pasó a nosotros. Y además por el camino empezó a llover y ya no paró. Pero aún así, nos encontramos con un par de checos por el camino que iban a bastante rápido y bien equipados y nos adelantaron. Y nos les volvimos a encontrar en su bajada cuando nosotros aún estábamos ascendiendo. Nos dijeron que al llegar a la cima estaba todo con niebla y por más que habían buscado, no habían encontrado el sendero para bajar al lago, por lo que habían decidido abandonar la ruta, antes de que se hiciese de noche por el camino de vuelta. Así que decidimos hacer lo mismo, sin haber llegado aún a la cima, después de 3 horas y pico de ascenso, y de estar ya cerca de la cima.
Algunos desniveles son impresionantes, y te toca agarrarte a todo lo que vas encontrando, raíces, ramas… Aquí en 5 min te olvidas de lo que te dicen en todos los parques de no toques los árboles que puede ser peligroso por si hay alguna serpiente, araña, rana… De hecho, pasas por zonas muy estrechas donde te vas dando con todas las ramas y la vegetación y sólo piensas… que no pase nada! Y además hay mucho barro en el suelo.
A todo esto, llegas a una zona donde te pone que está prohibido subir, pero ya nos lo habían avisado en el hotel, que la valla está rota y nos metiésemos por allí.
Por si a pesar de todo, queréis hacerlo, no recomiendo llevar pantalón muy corto. A la bajada me fui sentado en el suelo y en algunas raíces para poder esquivar los desniveles y tuve granitos en la parte de atrás de las piernas durante unos días. Supongo que alguna planta me daría alguna reacción alérgica. Así que, lo dicho, botas de trekking y pantalones largos o por la rodilla.
Skrevet d. 8. januar 2022
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charly
Annecy, Frankrig2 bidrag
nov. 2021 • Alene
Superbe rando depuis le village de La Fortuna (pas besoin de voiture si on en a pas). Gratuit comme une vraie rando et pas un attrape touristes… assez difficile quand même sur la fin donc bien prévoir de bonnes chaussures et ne pas y aller si votre niveau est trop faible. Au début le chemin est super bien balisé et équipé avec des marches d’escaliers puis ensuite c’est plus… sauvage! Mais ça passe jusqu’en haut puis on peut descendre dans le lac et s’y baigner! (Je ne suis pas parti sur la gauche au mirador mais un local mas dit que le chemin était assez étroit mais que ça passait)
Skrevet d. 4. november 2021
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Helen
Canberra, Australien9 bidrag
apr. 2021
The mid twenties special forces passed girls and guys are advised to climb this volcano. Anyone else, please do not attempt. You will regret it.
Skrevet d. 2. maj 2021
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ARBreviews
New York City, NY19 bidrag
feb. 2021 • Alene
I’m 33 and regrettably I’m quite out of shape. I’m tall (6’3”) which helped.
The trail is basically four parts: 1) Green Lagoon to the trailhead - basically a road uphill - gets the heart beating but nothing too crazy, 2) the trailhead entrance to the “trail ends here” sign - more brutal then part 1 but minimal scrambling...this section is an appetizer for what’s next, 3) the closed leg of the trail to the volcano rim - this crushed me because I’m out of shape, probably took me the longest despite not being a huge distance...slippery scramble, 4) the descent to the lake...looks scary but if I made it to the top there was no way I was turning back now. The decline to the lake is worse than climbing back up it, and isn’t much different than the other jungle descent. Just do it.
For the ascent, it took me about 2:30 from green lagoon, although if I were in shape I could probably do it in 1:45-2 hours. I descended slowly because this big fella didn’t want to wipe out and roll an ankle, probably 1:45 descent.
I saw exactly 14 other hikers, including myself. I embarked at 8am and enjoyed the lake with just 3 other hikers.
If you’re a bit out of shape, but are willing to embrace the suck, it’s totally possible just take it slow and hit the agua early and often.
I brought 4 liters of water and almost drank it all!
As I write this my legs are jello, but it’s worth it!! Such a magical place.
The trail is basically four parts: 1) Green Lagoon to the trailhead - basically a road uphill - gets the heart beating but nothing too crazy, 2) the trailhead entrance to the “trail ends here” sign - more brutal then part 1 but minimal scrambling...this section is an appetizer for what’s next, 3) the closed leg of the trail to the volcano rim - this crushed me because I’m out of shape, probably took me the longest despite not being a huge distance...slippery scramble, 4) the descent to the lake...looks scary but if I made it to the top there was no way I was turning back now. The decline to the lake is worse than climbing back up it, and isn’t much different than the other jungle descent. Just do it.
For the ascent, it took me about 2:30 from green lagoon, although if I were in shape I could probably do it in 1:45-2 hours. I descended slowly because this big fella didn’t want to wipe out and roll an ankle, probably 1:45 descent.
I saw exactly 14 other hikers, including myself. I embarked at 8am and enjoyed the lake with just 3 other hikers.
If you’re a bit out of shape, but are willing to embrace the suck, it’s totally possible just take it slow and hit the agua early and often.
I brought 4 liters of water and almost drank it all!
As I write this my legs are jello, but it’s worth it!! Such a magical place.
Skrevet d. 15. februar 2021
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Ariana C
141 bidrag
nov. 2020 • Par
I want to begin by giving readers some demographics. My boyfriend (36, active) and myself (30, 5’4, 120 lbs, not very active) decided to climb this volcano on a whim (living on the edge). We read a bunch of reviews but I had zero clue what I was getting myself into.
Firstly, please start at Green Lagoon Lodge. We went to Arenal Observatory Lodge and there is a guard at a gate prior to entrance on the property. He does not permit entrance to do Cerro Chato. So we then drove 35 minutes to the Green Lagoon Lodge. We paid 10 USD for both of us. The dudes there provided us with basically zero info (to be expected) because this is definitely a ‘do at your own risk’ activity.
Now let me tell you, I was short of breath about 5 minutes in. The trail starts off on a steady incline up a grassy/rocky terrain. You will pass by several cows and horses and have to walk thru two gates to keep going. I thought this was bad LOL I was in for the shock of my life! The terrain started getting steep shortly after that. This consisted of a ‘path’ that was not a path. I was on my freakin hands. Like, using all four extremities to maneuver and this was barely suffice. I was short of breath the entire way but we reached the end of the Green Lagoon Lodge property and there is a sign indicating the end. By this point I was all ready shooketh but still had no idea how much worse it could get!
To speed this story up...the next hour was grueling. At one point I didn’t think I was going to make it. You are basically on a rock wall that is muddy and covered with vines, leaves and trees. You can just about see where to go. Beware of snakes.
We finally made it to the top and initially was disappointed by the view. However, you can descend about 100 ft to a lower viewing area. We decided the remainder of this descent was too dangerous and did not make it down to the lagoon. We stayed there for about 30 minutes to eat snacks.
Now, the way down started off great. We were cruising and I thought to myself, ‘ah this is way easier than the ascent.’ Well, the universe heard me and then said a giant F-class you and it started down pouring. So the already slippery trek was now made 100x harder! I fell three times and nearly busted my face.
Bottom line: I am glad I did this and quite frankly, shocked I was able to. But I wouldn’t do this again and I wouldn’t recommend on a day with a chance of rain or in the dark. I also wouldn’t recommend to anyone with respiratory or joint issues. If you go, pack a light backpack with at least 1 liter of water and a small snack. Good luck!
Firstly, please start at Green Lagoon Lodge. We went to Arenal Observatory Lodge and there is a guard at a gate prior to entrance on the property. He does not permit entrance to do Cerro Chato. So we then drove 35 minutes to the Green Lagoon Lodge. We paid 10 USD for both of us. The dudes there provided us with basically zero info (to be expected) because this is definitely a ‘do at your own risk’ activity.
Now let me tell you, I was short of breath about 5 minutes in. The trail starts off on a steady incline up a grassy/rocky terrain. You will pass by several cows and horses and have to walk thru two gates to keep going. I thought this was bad LOL I was in for the shock of my life! The terrain started getting steep shortly after that. This consisted of a ‘path’ that was not a path. I was on my freakin hands. Like, using all four extremities to maneuver and this was barely suffice. I was short of breath the entire way but we reached the end of the Green Lagoon Lodge property and there is a sign indicating the end. By this point I was all ready shooketh but still had no idea how much worse it could get!
To speed this story up...the next hour was grueling. At one point I didn’t think I was going to make it. You are basically on a rock wall that is muddy and covered with vines, leaves and trees. You can just about see where to go. Beware of snakes.
We finally made it to the top and initially was disappointed by the view. However, you can descend about 100 ft to a lower viewing area. We decided the remainder of this descent was too dangerous and did not make it down to the lagoon. We stayed there for about 30 minutes to eat snacks.
Now, the way down started off great. We were cruising and I thought to myself, ‘ah this is way easier than the ascent.’ Well, the universe heard me and then said a giant F-class you and it started down pouring. So the already slippery trek was now made 100x harder! I fell three times and nearly busted my face.
Bottom line: I am glad I did this and quite frankly, shocked I was able to. But I wouldn’t do this again and I wouldn’t recommend on a day with a chance of rain or in the dark. I also wouldn’t recommend to anyone with respiratory or joint issues. If you go, pack a light backpack with at least 1 liter of water and a small snack. Good luck!
Skrevet d. 22. november 2020
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Vaugirard73
Agay, Frankrig31 bidrag
mar. 2020 • Par
Une superbe randonnée : première partie facile deuxième plus dure. Crème solaire et Kway indispensables
Skrevet d. 3. marts 2020
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Gabrielle mundy
5 bidrag
dec. 2019 • Par
My husband and I decided to take on the challenge of hiking the Cerro Chato volcano. Yes it is technically private property of the government and technically blocked off due to weather making the hiking path more difficult. However, it is very doable if wearing the proper attire and shoes. We wore all long sleeves and shoes with good tread. Hydrate the day before, don’t drink a bunch like we did! Haha
Bring electrolytes and power bars to give you energy!
There is no security on the green lagoon side, however if you try to access the hiking trail from the Arenal National Park side... there is a guard.
So... We got dropped off at the green lagoon lodge. They make you pay $10 a person and they tell you their trail is 1 hour and after that if you want to keep hiking they are no longer responsible for you and you are on your own. We did their 1 hour hike and when we got to the sign that says “ this is the end of the trail” we just kept going! Pura Vida! You may be the only ppl out there so pack accordingly.
It’s a beautiful hike that takes around 5 hours round trip... but it took us 7 due to us stopping and taking breaks. I recommend starting your hike early so you make sure you don’t get stuck in the forest at dark. The sun goes down around 5ish.
There is a path u can see to follow, it’s just an adventure navigating around the trees and rocks. It’s like climbing a million stairs in the middle of a forest. You will get dirty but that’s all part of the fun!
Once you reach the top of the volcano you can choose to go down to the green lagoon which is in the crater of the volcano. It’s a 30 min hike down and it’s all mud with little footing. You have to grab branches and slide down. If you brave the hike down you will get to swim In the beautiful COLD lagoon. It felt amazing after a long hike. Bring a bathing suit to change into if you don’t want to hike back wet!
The hardest part of the hike was getting from the green lagoon back up to the trail, not much to grip onto. But it’s possible, we did it!
The way back takes less time because you are going all downhill.
It was one of the most exhausting and rewarding things we have every done! Such an incredible experience that not many people can say they have done! If you love adventure and a long hike I highly recommend it! When you are hiking it feels like it never ends but don’t give up, it’s well worth it!
Bring electrolytes and power bars to give you energy!
There is no security on the green lagoon side, however if you try to access the hiking trail from the Arenal National Park side... there is a guard.
So... We got dropped off at the green lagoon lodge. They make you pay $10 a person and they tell you their trail is 1 hour and after that if you want to keep hiking they are no longer responsible for you and you are on your own. We did their 1 hour hike and when we got to the sign that says “ this is the end of the trail” we just kept going! Pura Vida! You may be the only ppl out there so pack accordingly.
It’s a beautiful hike that takes around 5 hours round trip... but it took us 7 due to us stopping and taking breaks. I recommend starting your hike early so you make sure you don’t get stuck in the forest at dark. The sun goes down around 5ish.
There is a path u can see to follow, it’s just an adventure navigating around the trees and rocks. It’s like climbing a million stairs in the middle of a forest. You will get dirty but that’s all part of the fun!
Once you reach the top of the volcano you can choose to go down to the green lagoon which is in the crater of the volcano. It’s a 30 min hike down and it’s all mud with little footing. You have to grab branches and slide down. If you brave the hike down you will get to swim In the beautiful COLD lagoon. It felt amazing after a long hike. Bring a bathing suit to change into if you don’t want to hike back wet!
The hardest part of the hike was getting from the green lagoon back up to the trail, not much to grip onto. But it’s possible, we did it!
The way back takes less time because you are going all downhill.
It was one of the most exhausting and rewarding things we have every done! Such an incredible experience that not many people can say they have done! If you love adventure and a long hike I highly recommend it! When you are hiking it feels like it never ends but don’t give up, it’s well worth it!
Skrevet d. 18. december 2019
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Tina T
O'Fallon, MO66 bidrag
Isn't this closed? I thought the government put a ban on hiking cerro chato for safety precautions.
Cody T
Kansas City, MO66 bidrag
I think it has been "banned" for some time. It was when we went in December. The trails were no longer being maintained but it was still a very hikeable trail.
adg423
New York City, NY
Do people ever get stopped from doing this hike? If not, which location is the best to start the hike from? We are going to be staying close to la fortuna waterfall, but it seems like starting at AOL and ending at La Fortuna waterfall would be the best. Does anyone know how much a taxi should cost from la fortuna to AOL?
Bermpsom
19 bidrag
30 dollars. Or you can get a shuttle from la fortuna centre to the lodge for 8usd per person. Details on the AOL website along with schedule
Lisa K
15 bidrag
I'll be visiting the area with my mom who won't be able to do any strenuous activities. I'm an athlete so would love to do a small challenging hike solo. Should I be concerned about doing this one solo? Is there call service? Any other challenging hikes in the area that take less time?
donovantwaddle
Saint Paul, MN99 bidrag
Hi Lisa!
First, let me say that if you're an athlete, you will probably have no issues tackling this hike. BUT...I would strongly advise against doing anything alone in a Costa Rica jungle. Maybe the likelihood of any trouble is slim, but I will say, there are a few dangerous animals in the rainforest. My tour guide said that on one tour, he was climbing the side of the volcano and reached for a root to pull himself up. He came extremely close to grabbing a Fer-de-Lance, one of the most dangerous snakes in the Americas. It's called Terciopelo by locals, and the proper name is Bothrops Asper. If you're in the jungle by yourself and you get bit, it will not be pleasant. They're mostly nocturnal, but if you perchance disturb one, it will get very cranky. Most likely, it will go the opposite direction if it can, but if it's cornered, it will strike. And they are FAST. Their venom is a very potent hemotoxin.
Like the other reply said, there's often people hiking this, but if there's not, or if you're alone, I'd urge you not to do this, or any hike, unless it's on a groomed trail.
I did this hike with a tour guide and another couple from Italy. It was great, but we did it during a torrential tropical downpour, so it was even more challenging for us. We were the only group that climbed into the crater to the lagoon, because our guide (from Red Lava Tours, just a few doors down from the bus terminal in La Fortuna) was a badass. All this being said, as others have pointed out, it's now closed. I'm sure there must be a reason for that. As cool as it is, I'd maybe find another hike in the area. Hit up any Costa Rica tour page on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and they should be able to tell you about other options in the area. Try Desafio Adventure Co, Red Lava Tours, Ecoterra Expeditions, Costa Rica Expeditions, or just Google "tour companies in costa rica."
Please enjoy La Fortuna! It's one of the most beautiful areas of the country.
Pura vida!
Fabian O
Forbach, Tyskland3 bidrag
Is the trail still closed? Is it at least
possible to get to the lake from La Fortuna?
the trail wasn't closed just if it's really rainy , no connection between la fortuna and cerochato
chozka
San Jose, Costa Rica
Para subir a la laguna hay que pagar? Por donde puedo entrar, cuanto se tarda subiendo?
Enrique_EQM
Huarte, Spanien309 bidrag
El Hotel Green Lagoon te cobra por utilizar la parte del sendero que está en su propiedad (12 $); pero no deberían facilitar la entrada pues la ascensión final está clausurada por el gobierno (razones de seguridad y de estudios científicos).
frey p
8 bidrag
Can anyone confirm if this trail is indeed closed? We have reservations with a tour to do this hike this week. Seemed like a reputable company.
josiponey
Montreal, Canada5 bidrag
I'm in La Fortuna right now: they still sale tour but when you go there on your own, you buy the ticket down and when you're 100 meters from the laguna it's blocked by fance of barbes wires and a man stand there to stop the visitors.
Very frustating for respecful tourist.
John S
Granbury, TX3 bidrag
Where can you start the hike if your are going self-guided?
Kristian L
Palo Alto, Californien16 bidrag
If you're coming from the La Fortuna side, just go to the front desk at the Green Lagoon Lodge. They take payment and give you a wristband to let you access the trail. The trail head starts in the corner of their parking lot.
Indtægter påvirker de oplevelser, der er fremhævede på denne side, få flere oplysninger.
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