Tapantí National Park, National park in Cartago Province, Costa Rica
Located within the Talamanca mountain range, Tapantí National Park encompasses 583 square kilometers of lower montane rain forest and pre-montane rain forest.
The park was established on February 1, 1982, and later expanded with the inclusion of Cerro de la Muerte Massif area in January 2000.
This protected area functions as a crucial water source for the Gran Área Metropolitana Central population while generating hydroelectric power for the region.
Visitors can explore multiple hiking trails, including sendero Oropéndola and sendero Mirador, with entrance fees of 800 colones for nationals over 12 years.
Three new species of Lepanthes orchids discovered in 2009 exist exclusively within this park: L. graciosa, L. machogaffensis, and L. pelvis.
Location: Cartago Province
Inception: 1982
Operator: Área de Conservación Central (ACC)
GPS coordinates: 9.77056,-83.79972
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:22
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