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The Camino de Costa Rica is a 280 km long hiking trail across [[Costa Rica]]. It runs from the [[Atlantic Ocean]] (Caribbean coast), the southern most part of the [[Tortuguero Canals]], up the mountain and through indigenous territory near the [[Barbilla National Park]] and through valleys and mountain ranges of the central region of the country, just south of the [[Turrialba Volcano|Turrialba]] and [[Irazú Volcano|Irazu]] Volcanos and through the [[Los Santos Zone|Los Santos]] coffee region down to the [[Pacific Ocean|Pacific]] coast in [[Quepos]].▼
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| trailheads = [[Parismina|Barra de Parismina]] to [[Quepos (canton)|Quepos]]
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| highest_name= El Empalme, [[Los Santos Zone]]
| grade = Max: 17.6% - 25%<br/>Avg: 4.1% - 4.7%
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▲The '''{{lang|es|Camino de Costa Rica}}''' (Way of Costa Rica) is a {{convert|280 |km|miles}} long hiking trail across [[Costa Rica]]. It runs from the [[Atlantic Ocean]] (Caribbean coast), the southern mostsouthernmost part of the [[Tortuguero CanalsNational Park|Tortuguero canals]], up the mountain and through indigenous territory near the [[Barbilla National Park]] and through valleys and mountain ranges of the central region of the country, just south of the [[Turrialba Volcano|Turrialba]] and [[Irazú Volcano|Irazu]] Volcanosvolcanoes and through the [[Los Santos Zone|Los Santos]] coffee region down to the [[Pacific Ocean|Pacific]] coast in [[Quepos]].<ref>{{cite web |title=The Trail of Camino de Costa Rica |url=https://www.caminodecostarica.org/the-trail |access-date=13 April 2021}}</ref>
 
== '''History''' ==
By 2018, the rural population had declined from 40% inhabitants (2000) to 27% inhabitants, poverty at 25% was significantly higher than among the urban population, and income was more than 40% lower.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Costa Rica - Encuesta Nacional de Hogares 2018, Julio, 2018.|url=http://sistemas.inec.cr/pad4/index.php/catalog/203|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627133641/http://sistemas.inec.cr/pad4/index.php/catalog/203 |archive-date=2020-06-27 |access-date=27 June 2020|website=}}</ref>. These sobering facts as well as other factors such as level of education, unemployment and underemployment in rural areas gave rise to the NGO, the Asociación Mar a Mar in year 2016.  &nbsp;The aim of the Camino de Costa Rica is to establish a world class long -distance trail and through its success in bringing hikers from all over the world, to improve the economic situation in the rural areas of Costa Rica.
▲[[File:Camino de Costa Roca Coffee plantation hike.jpg|thumb|Hike across coffee plantations]]
65% of foreign tourists in Costa Rica are interested in ecotourism<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Anuario Estadístico de Turismo 2018|url=https://www.ict.go.cr/es/documentos-institucionales/estad%C3%ADsticas/informes-estad%C3%ADsticos/anuarios/2005-2015/1349-2018-1/file.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=27 June 2020|website=}}</ref>, which focuses on the elements of sustainable tourism - with the aim of promoting the exchange of services, the creation of jobs, the fight against poverty and socio-economic growth and at the same time reduce the social, cultural and environmental negative effects of tourism.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=EU Guidebook on Sustanable Tourism for Developement|url=https://www.unwto.org/EU-guidebook-on-sustainable-tourism-for-development|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=27 June 2020|website=}}</ref>▼
 
▲65% of foreign tourists in Costa Rica are interested in ecotourism,<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Anuario Estadístico de Turismo 2018|url=https://www.ict.go.cr/es/documentos-institucionales/estad%C3%ADsticas/informes-estad%C3%ADsticos/anuarios/2005-2015/1349-2018-1/file.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191021221533/https://www.ict.go.cr/es/documentos-institucionales/estad%C3%ADsticas/informes-estad%C3%ADsticos/anuarios/2005-2015/1349-2018-1/file.html |archive-date=2019-10-21 |access-date=27 June 2020|website=}}</ref>, which focuses on the elements of [[sustainable tourism]] - with the aim of promoting the exchange of services, the creation of jobs, the fight against poverty and socio-economic growth and at the same time reduce the social, cultural and environmental negative effects of tourism.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=EU Guidebook on SustanableSustainable Tourism for DevelopementDevelopment|url=https://www.unwto.org/EU-guidebook-on-sustainable-tourism-for-development|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629084006/https://www.unwto.org/EU-guidebook-on-sustainable-tourism-for-development |archive-date=2020-06-29 |access-date=27 June 2020|website=}}</ref>
== '''Contribution''' ==▼
 
▲== '''Contribution''' ==
By the end of 2018, income from tourism in the region (6 municipalities) had already increased by 30%. New supply services and accommodation were founded in 12 municipalities, and new services (visits to plantations, archaeological visits, nature observation ...) were created. The number of hiking expedition operators had also increased.
 
== '''Route''' ==
[[File:Costa Rica - Caribbean Sea - Parismina (Eco-Tourism) - 03.jpg|thumb|[[Parismina]]]]
[[File:Camino de Costa Rica Volcán Turrialba.jpg|thumb|Volcán [[Turrialba Volcano]]]]
TheHikers can begin the route<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Trail route|url=https://www.caminodecostarica.org/the-trail|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629011237/https://www.caminodecostarica.org/the-trail |archive-date=2020-06-29 |access-date=|website=}}</ref> canof beEl startedCamino inde Costa Rica from either the townisland village of [[Parismina|Barra de Parismina]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Parismina, Limón|url=https://www.govisitcostarica.com/region/city.asp?cID=161|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041129061436/http://www.govisitcostarica.com:80/region/city.asp?cID=161 |archive-date=2004-11-29 |access-date=|website=}}</ref> or islands in the municipality of Barra delde Pacuare,. with The coast can be accessed during the actualday hikefrom startingthese afterlocations. a A short boat tripride toalong viewcanals leading from the Atlantic Ocean delivers hikers to the start pointdock at theGoshen, waypointfrom Goshen.which Thethe pathtrail continues throughon the territoriesmainland. Nairi The route crosses the [[Nairi-Awari]] [[Indigenous territory (Costa Rica)|Indigenous Territory]], traverses the [[Pacuare River]], enters the valley of La Angostura Lagoon, follows a rural road byalong the sideedge of the Tapanti[[Tapantí National Park ]], descends into the [[Orosi, Cartago|Orosi]] Valley, and climbs up to theits highest pointaltitude atof 2,300{{convert|7154|feet|m}} metersin atthe community of El Empalme. thenFrom trhoughthere the trail weaves through the coffee fields of [[Tarrazu (canton)|Tarrazú]] and the [[Los Santos area of Costa Rica and finallyZone]] down  to its end in the city of [[Quepos (canton)|Quepos]] on the Pacific coast. The northern volcanoes [[Turrialba Volcano|Turrialba]] and [[Irazú Volcano|Irazú]] can be seen from afar over long stretches of the waytrail.
[[File:Coffee plantations on the Camino de Costa Rica.jpg|thumb|[[Coffee production in Costa Rica|Coffee plantations]]]]
[[File:Camino de Costa Rica Ave Sol River Sanctuary Volcán Turrialba River Pacuare.jpg|thumb|Volcán [[Turrialba Volcano]] and River [[Pacuare River]]]]
 
The path that runs through indigenous areas must be accompanied by indigenous hiking guides. Even if the rest of the way can basically be done on your own, until a good hiker’s manual is developed ( expected in 2021), it is recommended to be accompanied by a hiking guide. This serves not only for the visitor’s own security and information, but also for the mission to support the local population.
Many local businesses offer guided tours like [https://www.urritrekcostarica.com/ Urritrek] of the trail, and facilitate lodging, meals, and other necessities. This includes arranging to have an indigenous guide for the section that passes through indigenous land: an indigenous guide in this area is a requirement for any hiker. Those who desire to complete the route independently can use the El Camino de Costa Rica Hiking Guide,<ref>{{Cite book|last=|first=|date=|title=El Camino de Costa Rica Hiking Guide|isbn=1737139308}}</ref> which includes descriptions of each section, along with maps, photographs of landmarks, resource contact information, methods for accessing the trail, and guidance on how to schedule an indigenous guide where required.
 
==References==
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== External links ==
* [https://www.innovtur.com/conceptos-basicos-para-la-gestion-de-destinos-turisticos/ Conceptos basicos para la gestion de destinos turisticos]
* [https://worldtrailsnetwork.org/portfolio-item/el-camino-de-costa-rica/ Camino de Costa Rica (World Trails Network)]
* [https://www.kusinicollection.com/blog/el-camino-de-costa-rica/ Camino de Costa Rica (Kusini Collection)]
* [https://ticotimes.net/2019/06/19/letters-from-the-trail-hiking-the-camino-de-costa-rica-part-1 Letters from the trail hiking the Camino de Costa Rica (Tico Times)]
* [https://www.ballenatales.com/camino-costa-rica-tour-hiking/ Camino de Costa Rica (Ballena Tales Magazine)]
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