Hiking Costa Rica: Archaeological Hike Guayabo National Monument

Ancient stone carvings of alligator and jaguar gods, ingeniously engineered Pre-Columbian aqueducts where water still flows, and paved roads receding into a lush rainforest – all of these things hint to Costa Rica´s mysterious past civilizations.

Veiled in the shadow of the Turrialba Volcano, like a mythical "lost city" from a storybook, lies a mysterious ancient city that was home to over 10,000 people who seemed to have mysteriously vanished just before the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century. This region, known as Guayabo National Monument, is Costa Rica's most important archaeological site and it’s only named National Monument.

A guide will walk you through the park while explaining the findings of the excavations and the history of the people that once lived there. Your guide will show you around this ancient area, that is geographically the perfect center-point of all of the Americas. Experience these ancient ruins in Costa Rica that hold a world of mysteries and unanswered questions!

What to bring: Shorts or pants, walking shoes, rain jacket, a hat, sunglasses, a bottle of water, insect repellent, and sun block.

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Pick Up / Drop Off	What is included?	Price
Turrialba / Turrialba San Jose / San Jose Turrialba / San Jose San Jose / Turrialba	Bilingual guide, gear, round-trip transportation	$60

*Additional Transport Fee may apply for hotels located outside of the established route*
This tour has a no minimum