Plan your hike
Design the adventure of a lifetime
Discover the trail
Our trail’s 16 stages can be experienced over time or in a single coast-to-coast hike.
Click on each stage to see more information, including a link to each individual stage. You can enlarge the map to make it easier to click.
Hike with purpose
Every step along El Camino de Costa Rica helps build a greener, more prosperous future.
What’s new
The latest news from el camino.
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Gastronomy, Biodiversity and Community: The Camino de Costa Rica as a Model of Responsible Tourism
Discover how the Mar a Mar Association earned international recognition in sustainable tourism, while hikers explore the best seasons to walk El Camino de Costa Rica and enjoy the flavors that strengthen community life along the route.
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El Camino de Costa Rica: Comprehensive Model of Sustainable Tourism and Community Development
Discover how the communities along El Camino de Costa Rica became certified to provide better service to those who wish to enjoy this unique experience, as well as the Endurance 100K challenge and other news.
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El Camino de Costa Rica in the Press, 2025 to 2026
Discover the main recognitions and publications received by El Camino de Costa Rica during 2025 and 2026. National and international media highlighted its contribution to sustainable tourism, environmental conservation, and the development of the communities that are part of the trail.