Refugio Llano Bonito

 – Region: San José — PN Chirripó (Llano Bonito, halfway up standard trail)

 – Elevation: 2600

 – GPS Coordinates: 9.470° N, 83.507° W

 – Access Difficulty: T2 — Approximately 7km from trailhead (just under halfway) 

 – Opening Season: Emergency use only since 2007 — hikers must continue to Crestones

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 10  – Showers: No

 – Drinking Water: Yes — stream (treat) – Meals & food: No

Mobile Signal: No – Payment Methods: EMERGENCY USE ONLY since 2007 | reserve Crestones instead | sinac.go.cr

 – Reservation Link: Click here to make a reservation

 – Short Description: Llano Bonito is located about halfway up the standard trail, at approximately 2,600m. Since 2007 it has been closed for regular overnight stays — hikers must continue to the Crestones. Used only in genuine emergencies. Useful marker for pacing your ascent day.

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