Cruz de Alajuelita — Attraction in San Antonio

This trail started off as an uphill climb on a well-defined road. Once you pass a couple farm areas, you make a left and start hiking through the woods. This section is pretty overgrown so make sure you wear long pants and shirt. It's the rainy season when I went so the trail was definitely pretty slippery most of the way. The views were absolutely amazing going up and coming down. Make sure you stop at the pyramid looking building which used to have a cross on top of it to catch a break and recharge for the final assent to the top which continues on a very rocky and slippery road. Once at the top you'll see a giant cross where you can take few more photos. If you have the time and the energy continue past the large cross and down the other side until you get to the clearing where you can see some amazing views of the other side of the mountain as well as the city, it's definitely worth it. On the way back down. Definitely take your time as it's even more slippery going down. If you have walking poles that will probably be your best bet. So also be your best time to take photos that you might have missed...

The destination is an excellent spot for hiking and offers beautiful views for photography and a quick snack break. Research the history behind each cross while hiking up, and if you plan to return through the alternate trail down to the river, bring good grip shoes and a hiking stick. The climb can be challenging due to the steep terrain, but it is short, and the view from the top is totally worth it.

Although the clouds obstructed the view during the visit, being in the clouds was still an unforgettable experience. The climb took around 2 and a half hours and is quite steep to moderate, but the views are incredible and make the...

This is a great, but tough, hike! Trail runners and ideally hiking poles recommended. Took me 4.5 hours round trip leaving from town (Calle San Miguel and 105) and it was consistently uphill. There is a point towards the top where it looks like the trail is closed because there is a gate. However there is a small opening to pass through (shown in red on photo below.) My phone had signal the whole time so it was no problem relying on Google Maps to get me there. The history of the cross is amazing - built in 1933 to commemorate Jesus’ death and resurrection 1900...