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- Cerro Las Victorias (summit viewpoint) — The classic draw: hike up to a rocky high point and get sweeping views of valleys, ridgelines and sometimes distant volcano silhouettes. Sunrise here is worth the early start — cold, quiet and amazing. (Personal favorite.)
- Cloud-forest trails — Narrow, mossy paths that wind through knee-deep ferns, oaks and pines. Short loops for a relaxed afternoon or longer ridgeline walks if you want to sweat it out and chase better views.
- Hidden waterfalls and streams — Small cascades tucked into steep ravines; not a Niagara but perfect for cooling off, taking photos or enjoying the sound of rushing water after rain. Bring good shoes — the approach can be slippery.
- Birdwatching hotspots — Expect a loud, colorful cast of hummingbirds, tanagers, motmots and woodpeckers.
- Cerro Las Victorias (summit viewpoint) — The classic draw: hike up to a rocky high point and get sweeping views of valleys, ridgelines and sometimes distant volcano silhouettes. Sunrise here is worth the early start — cold, quiet and amazing. (Personal favorite.)
- Cloud-forest trails — Narrow, mossy paths that wind through knee-deep ferns, oaks and pines. Short loops for a relaxed afternoon or longer ridgeline walks if you want to sweat it out and chase better views.
- Hidden waterfalls and streams — Small cascades tucked into steep ravines; not a Niagara but perfect for cooling off, taking photos or enjoying the sound of rushing water after rain. Bring good shoes — the approach can be slippery.
- Birdwatching hotspots — Expect a loud, colorful cast of hummingbirds, tanagers, motmots and woodpeckers. Patient watchers sometimes glimpse higher-elevation species; bring binoculars and a quiet voice.
- Epiphyte and orchid zones — Sections of the park are thick with bromeliads, moss and orchids clinging to branches — great for macro photos and anyone who likes plants that look like they’re from another planet.
- Ridgewalks and lookout points — Short, exposed stretches along ridges where the wind hits and the views open up. Ideal for a picnic, a sketch, or just feeling like you’ve earned your beer later.
- Night walks and stargazing — Low light pollution makes for clear stars. Guided night walks can turn up owls, frogs and nocturnal insects if you’re game to listen more than look.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.