View of Rincón de la Vieja – Volcancito Fumarole loop from Oropéndola Waterfall

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View of Rincón de la Vieja – Volcancito Fumarole loop from Oropéndola Waterfall

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View of Rincón de la Vieja – Volcancito Fumarole loop from Oropéndola Waterfall

04:04

13.3km

450m

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

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Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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152 m

Rincón de la Vieja National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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1.32 km

Mud Pots of Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja

Highlight • Natural Monument

Funny bubbling mud holes.

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1.54 km

View of Rincón de la Vieja

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Famous view, 360 degree and to the volcano.

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7.17 km

Hot Springs

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Hot sulphurous springs mingle with the river, but the springs are edged so you can sit on the edge and keep your feet in the hot water. The smell of …

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11.6 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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12.0 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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12.5 km

Giant Trees of Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja

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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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13.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.63 km

2.17 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (980 m)

Lowest point (740 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 5 November

29°C

21°C

97 %

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Comments

March 18, 2023,PN Rincon de la Vieja Große Runde mit Djungel

Very nice tour through the deepest jungle. Some of the paths are difficult to walk and seem to be rarely used. On the tour we not only saw the various volcanic activities but also tapirs, monkeys and lots of birds. Also a toucan. Very worthwhile.

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March 12, 2024,CR - Rincón de la Vija, Kilometer 17,8 und ca. 5 Stunden

In CR, the kilometers walked are always incorrect on Komoot. This is an indication if someone needs to divide their strength. Seems to be due to the approximately 20-30 meter high canopy 🙃?!🤷🏼‍♀️

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April 28, 2025,Volcancito (Schlot) – Fumardas (heiße Quelle) rondtocht vanuit Brisas

We walked this walk in April 2025. It seems that at 9.78 km there are 2 rivers instead of 1. You first pass a small river, according to the location on the map the drawn river and then pass a larger river. For us this was quite confusing. Also, when we got home we were covered in small ticks (>40 …

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May 31, 2025,Volcancito (Schlot) – Fumardas (heiße Quelle) Runde von Brisas

A fantastically beautiful tour through the jungle. Unfortunately, there were a lot of small ticks along the way. 😝 Saw lots of capuchin monkeys, butterflies, and monster toads.

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