Bocaraca, Steel roller coaster in Parque Diversiones, La Uruca, San José, Costa Rica.
Bocaraca is a steel roller coaster at Parque Diversiones in San José that features two corkscrew inversions separated by a sharp turn along its track. The ride uses seven-car trains with 28 seats arranged in pairs, delivering thrills across the full layout.
The coaster first opened in 1984 at Playland Park in Pennsylvania, then relocated to different American parks over nearly two decades. It arrived in Costa Rica in 2005 and has operated at Parque Diversiones since then.
The roller coaster represents the introduction of advanced mechanical entertainment systems in Central America, marking a shift in regional recreation preferences.
Riders must meet a minimum height requirement of 48 inches (122 cm) to board the attraction. The tight turns and inversions generate strong forces, so it helps to understand the restraint system before the ride starts.
The coaster stands out with its bright yellow track and blue support structure, a striking color scheme that sets it apart from its original white and green paint job. This visual transformation happened when it was relocated to Costa Rica, giving it a fresh tropical look.
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