Cerro Chato Crater Lake

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3.2km
Total Distance
447m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A steep climb through rainforest on the dormant Cerro Chato beside Arenal to a green crater lake in the summit caldera. The muddy jungle path near La Fortuna gains height quickly to the hidden lagoon.

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes