Cerro Chirripó Summit
A 20-km round trip to Costa Rica's high point at 3,820 m — cloud forest to páramo.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Costa Rica
- Country
- Latin America
- Biome
- Costa Rican páramo (1,500–3,820 m)
- Best season
- December – April
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Wildlife Viewing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Costa Rican páramo (1,500–3,820 m)
- Best season: December – April
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
A 20-km round trip to Costa Rica's high point at 3,820 m — cloud forest to páramo.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: December – April
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Costa Rican páramo (1,500–3,820 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Latin America
Biome
Costa Rican páramo (1,500–3,820 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Cerro Chirripó Summit trip tools
Popular pursuits at Cerro Chirripó Summit
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Wildlife Viewing
Best light, best season, and where animals move.
