Carara National Park

The park spans 4,700 hectares of land between 100 and 500 meters elevation, containing both regenerating rainforest and dry forest sections.

The conservation area was established in 1978 as a biological reserve and later transformed into a national park in 1998.

The name Carara originates from the indigenous Huetar language word meaning River of Crocodiles, reflecting the local wildlife presence.

The park maintains five hiking trails, including a wheelchair-accessible path with adapted facilities and signs in English, Spanish, and Braille.

This protected area hosts 47 percent of Costa Rica's bird population, with 420 species including scarlet macaws, trogons, and various herons.

Location: Garabito Canton

Location: Turrubares Canton

Inception: 1978

Elevation above the sea: 436 m

Website: http://sinac.go.cr/EN-US/ac/acopac/pnc/Pages/default.aspx

GPS coordinates: 9.74722,-84.62778

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:34