Name: Laguna De Hule
Address: Costa Rica
Rating: 4.5

#8 of 35 things to do in Alajuela

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“Wonderful natural sight”

Jul 2024

However, you can also pay a small amount to take the trail down to the edge of the lagoon, which is also very enjoyable.

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Jorge V

San Jose, Costa Rica494 contributions

Wonderful natural sight

Jul 2024 • Couples

This is a great visit if you're around. It's a beautiful, large lagoon that perfectly reflects the sky. It's visible from the road, so you don't need to pay anything to enjoy it. However, you can also pay a small amount to take the trail down to the edge of the lagoon, which is also very enjoyable. It takes 15-20 minutes, and it's a bit intense on the way back up. You can also add kayaking to the package, so you can do more than just walk down and then back up.

Written 8 July 2024

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Gandoka

Escazú, San Jose, Costa Rica10 contributions

Enchanting.

Apr 2018

Beware of the access road. Even for 4x4. Beware of the snakes around the lagoon.My advise is to pay the restaurant owner to drive you down to the lagoon in his Land Rover.

Written 12 February 2019

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Brendan C

London, England, United Kingdom40 contributions

Incredible views/Deep Jungle Hike

Apr 2018 • Couples

What an amazing little spot this is that seems to have gone unnoticed by the tourists.

The road there is a bit crazy but this is CR and that’s the price you pay for this kind of nature.

We saw white-faced capucins and many different types of birds (including lots of humming birds) and if you keep walking you can get to Laguna Congo which has milky blue water that you can take a dip in.

Highly recommend as it’s a hidden gem and a steal at a price of about $4 to park your car!

Written 15 April 2018

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DesafioAdventures

La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica98 contributions

The last frontier of Costa Rica

Jul 2018

I have lived in Costa Rica almost 18 years now and I had no idea that this jewel of a location is so close to the Arenal Volcano! It is isolated and a bit of a rough road to get there, but totally worth the effort. The town has like 1 restaurant, places to camp and I rugged climb down to emerald lakes. We did the first descent on a Stand Up Paddle board while we were there. It was an amazing day.

Written 11 July 2018

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Fabricio

Costa Rica70 contributions

4x4 adventure

May 2018 • Friends

If you want and like the adventure get a 4x4 car or a dirt bike the road before the lake is really something else a real challenge but if you want to have fun just be careful and enjoy the ride

Written 1 May 2018

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Minor R

Alajuela, Costa Rica5 contributions

Quiet place, fresh air.

Feb 2021 • Solo

Good place to hike, moderate difficulty, not accessible for people with some disability.
Suggestion: I would include more signaling, since the trails are a little bit confuse so you could easily lose or don’t arrive to the correct lagoon (Hule or Congo).
Recommended. Carry a floater.

Written 21 February 2021

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chickandbeast

Southgate, Canada8,694 contributions

Quiet breathtaking lagoon in Alajuela

Jan 2020

good thing we had a 4x4 Jimmy for access to the really rough roads in this area. We had a very enjoyable picnic in the vicinity of this beautiful lagoon. Tropical lush plants and breathtaking views.

Written 12 February 2020

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GabnJas

Malmö, Sweden12 contributions

Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful area

Jul 2018 • Friends

The views of the Lagun are stunning, you can see many birds, hear the monkeys.. enjoy a gorgeous view from the restaurant and the room above the restaurant. If you are lucky and there is fog at dusk you will see the most magical views..

Written 1 August 2018

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mrsrodrigues2010

Ventura, CA89 contributions

Nature at its finest.

Jun 2018 • Couples

If you have time to see this beautiful lagoon and the surrounding areas, you must. It is breathtakingly beautiful.

Written 20 July 2018

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alajuelanorth

Alajuela4,290 contributions

Very unusual visit but recommended especially for birders

Jan 2018 • Family

We travel a lot in Costa Rica and Laguna de Hule is definitely the back of beyond. Easily accessible from Nuevo Cincona is a restaurant and fabulous lookout over the ancient lake. Past the restaurant the road is not passable by car for parts of the year but it is a great hike down to the lake not to be missed by birders.

Written 4 March 2018

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