- The trails are remote, from the Coto Brus side, as of 5 Oct 2026.
- It is shared with Panama. You are not crossing as a casual walk, as of 5 Oct 2026.
La Amistad International Park
Costa Rica
The largest park in the country, shared with Panama. Remote trails from the Coto Brus side.
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Facts
Size: The largest park in the country.
Side: Remote trails from Coto Brus.
Fee: Fees differ for foreigners and for residents. SINAC posts the figure, and it usually includes IVA, as of Oct 2026.
Map
- The Coto Brus sideWhere the trails start. Remote. Give it the day.
Remote forest. The size is the point, not a viewpoint from the road.
From the Coto Brus side. The trails are remote.
When you have the whole day. It is not a stop.
The Coto Brus side. Shared with Panama, and not a border stroll.
Ask before you drive. Remote trails are not a gate you find at noon.
Fees differ for foreigners and for residents. SINAC posts the figure, and it usually includes IVA, as of Oct 2026.
Start early. A remote trail is a day, not an hour.
Ask locally before you walk. Do not invent a route toward the border.
Stay on the trail you were shown. Do not walk toward Panama on your own.
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