Lake Congo

Lake Congo is a freshwater crater lake located in the northern highlands of Costa Rica. This is the third and last lake that is part of a complex of lakes in the Bosque Alegre Wildlife Refuge. If you want to visit Lake Congo, just take a short walk through a different trail from lake Hule, and you will get there in no time.

Lake Congo is a perfect spot for those that are constantly seeking new adventures and enjoy discovering places in Costa Rica that tourists hardly ever hear of and locals many times don’t take the time to visit. This lake is will give you the best experience in which you can explore the beautiful nature of Costa Rica that is almost “untouched” by a human. You will get to experience some of the most naturally intense trips of your life. Some of the usual wildlife you will get to see in the area are birds, armadillos, wild ducks, congos and white-faced monkeys.

You are welcome to take any sort of flotation device to the lake such as a kayak or a small boat, as long as you don’t damage or contaminate it. The lake’s water here is of a surprising and beautiful green color. And the view around it is definitely worth a boat ride through the lake.