Cerro Pelado, located in the Costa Rican province of Guanacaste, rises 2165′ above sea level.  It is a popular hiking destination.   This part of the country is relatively flat and open country, very reminiscent of the hills around the Bay Area.  Finding the start of the trailhead is a bit complicated.  We had to drive on some dirt roads which weren’t well marked, crossing several streams and rocky terrain.  A 4×4 vehicle would have been great, but it was not necessary.  The Toyota Corolla managed to get us there albeit slowly.

Entrance station

Rolling green hills reminiscent of the Bay Area

Follow the yellow-brick road (or red clay trail)

Me, Ricardo, Laura

Summit rock of Cerro Pelado

Ricardo catching up

360° vistas

Looking back from the summit

Cerro Pelado summit