Las Pailas Trail Volcanic Activity Hike (SELF GUIDED)
$24.95
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with the option to pre-order meals and drinks in advance.
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helping provide faster service and a smoother experience upon arrival to the restaurant.
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📍 Location
🚗 Important Information
- Please keep in mind you will be required to pay a toll for the use of a private road:
₡800 per person or approximately $1.80 USD. - National Park Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (last time allowed to enter).
- Last entry to La Cangreja and Escondida Waterfall trails: 12:00 PM.
- Bathrooms, parking, ranger station, and information area are available onsite.
- Use only the official Google Maps and Waze links provided above.
- To avoid confusion or scams, please follow only the official directions and information provided by our team.
rincon de la vieja national park admission fee (Self Guided)
Keep in mind this is a self guided activity
The Park is Open from 8am to 3pm (last entrance)
La Cangreja Waterfall and Escondida Waterfall Trails the last entrance is at 12pm.
The 2 miles (3.2 km) Las Pailas trail cuts through tropical dry and rain forests with stops at various secondary volcanic activities.
The hike starts right after the entrance office where the trail starts at an open area with few trees. This trail consists of volcanic activity while you learn the legend of the volcano, different species of plants, trees and volcanic activity such as:
- Volcanic Bubbling Mud
- Inactive volcanic lakes
- Small craters
- Volcanic Fumes
Around this trail surrounded by forest and dense vegetation, you might have the opportunity to spot wildlife during the hike. Keep in mind that wildlife is unpredictable and we can never guarantee to see wildlife.
Not suited for guests with knee, ankle or mobility issues
- Difficulty: Moderate Hike
- Duration: Between 2-3hrs
- Distance: 3.5km (2.5 miles) total. The trail is a loop
Location
Itinerary
- The tour begins at Parque Nacional Rincon de la Vieja – Sector Las Pailas. A reservation is required in advance for this tour.
- Google Maps Link- Parque Nacional Rincon de la Vieja – Sector Las Pailas
- A 4-wheel drive vehicle is not required to get here.
- Free parking is available on-site.
- The parking lot is monitored during all operating hours, so you can securely leave your belongings and luggage in your car if needed.
- You will then proceed to reception to get checked in for your tour.
- Provide the code bar to scan at the entrance of the National Park
- Las Pailas Trails Volcanic Activity Hike
- Volcanic Bubbling Mud
- Inactive volcanic lakes
- Small craters
- Volcanic Fumes
You can also visit La Cangreja Waterfall and Escondida Waterfall with the same ticket.
- Closed toe shoes, Hiking shoes or sandals with straps (NO FLIP FLOPS)
- Keens or chacos are okay to wear
- Sunscreen
- Bottle of water
- Bug’s Spray
- Sun’s Screen
- Read a detailed description of the attractions here: https://rincondelaviejapark.com/rincon-de-la-vieja-national-park/