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07-29-2009, 12:13 PM
Lost Canyon is a commercial run canyon tour by Desafio Adventure Company, near Arenal Volcano, in the town of La Fortuna, inside a thick rainforest.
Rating: 3C II
Time Required: ~ 4 Hours
Longest Rappel: ~ 200 Feet -61 Meters
Permit Information
Since it is a commercial run tour, they have tours twice a day.
Camping/Lodging
There are tons of lodging options in La Fortuna and around. Some of this places will even give you the very best view of Arenal Volcano, with its Lava eruptions.
Preferred Season
Year round.
Water Concerns
Rain in the tropics and specially in Costa Rica could be really strong, and flash floods are possible everywhere around the country. Always check the weather conditions, water shed, and talk with the locals to see the recent weather conditions.
Special Challenges
Equipment Suggestions
If you do this as part of a tour, the company will provide all the required gear and the guides.
Topographic Maps
IGN-CR 1:50.000
Directions to Trailhead
Trailhead UTM Grid Coordinate
Approach
Canyon Entry UTM Grid Coordinate
Description: Standard Route
Exit
Canyon Exit UTM Grid Coordinate
Rating: 3C II
Time Required: ~ 4 Hours
Longest Rappel: ~ 200 Feet -61 Meters
Permit Information
Since it is a commercial run tour, they have tours twice a day.
Camping/Lodging
There are tons of lodging options in La Fortuna and around. Some of this places will even give you the very best view of Arenal Volcano, with its Lava eruptions.
Preferred Season
Year round.
Water Concerns
Rain in the tropics and specially in Costa Rica could be really strong, and flash floods are possible everywhere around the country. Always check the weather conditions, water shed, and talk with the locals to see the recent weather conditions.
Special Challenges
Equipment Suggestions
If you do this as part of a tour, the company will provide all the required gear and the guides.
Topographic Maps
IGN-CR 1:50.000
Directions to Trailhead
Trailhead UTM Grid Coordinate
Approach
Canyon Entry UTM Grid Coordinate
Description: Standard Route
Exit
Canyon Exit UTM Grid Coordinate