Costa Rica National Park

Only 90 minutes from San Jose, Costa Rica, Carara National Park is a perfect introduction to tropical forest. Starting early in the morning, we shall take the Old Spanish route of 1606 to the Pacific Ocean. This is one of the most scenic roads in all Costa Rica; the extreme geography and very colorful agricultural landscape produce a delightful journey to the coast.

The Carara National Park in Costa Rica, covers a low mountainous area of 4,700 hectares in a climate zone of transition from the dry north Costa Rican Pacific to the very humid coast of the south. It's a type of dry rain forest, where, in spite of the lushness of the vegetation, it has relatively clear undergrowth that makes it easy for a person to observe the abundant wildlife.

Some of the most easily seen birds are Scarlet Macaws, parrots, parakeets, guans, toucans, ant-birds, trogons, tinamous, hummingbirds, wood-creepers, fly-catchers, kingfishers, raptors, vultures, pigeons, manakins, etc. The insect fauna is rich and spectacular: we can find here the Morpho butterfly, beetles of bright metallic colours, wasps and bees of many kinds, centipedes, leave cutter ants, and stick insects.

Mammals are very abundant. The most commons to see are Coatis, White-faced Capuchin, Ant Eaters, agoutis, Squirrels and armadillos. Carara protects important archaeological sites. Huetar-culture graves are being studied and beautiful stone, pottery and gold objects have been found in the park. Carara National park is one of the most visited protected areas in Costa Rica.

DURATION: 10 Hours

INCLUDES: Transportation, Lunch, Naturalist guide, Entrance fees, Soft drinks and Water.

WHAT´S TO BRING: Camera, Mosquito repellent, suntan lotion, swimming suit, binoculars, hiking shoes and hat.

PRICE: $ 75