Talamanca Reserve, Protected natural area in San Gerardo de Rivas, Costa Rica
Talamanca Reserve is a protected natural area in the Talamanca mountain range, located where Costa Rica and Panama meet. The reserve covers steep mountain terrain covered in thick forest with multiple layers of vegetation and abundant wildlife.
The reserve was created as part of a protection system that spans both Costa Rica and Panama, recognizing that the mountain forest needs protection across borders. This cross-border cooperation emerged from the understanding that natural ecosystems do not follow political lines.
Indigenous peoples have lived in connection with this land for centuries, and their traditional ways of caring for the forest remain visible in how the area is managed today. Walking through the reserve, you encounter a landscape shaped by this enduring relationship.
To visit, you need to arrange permission in advance and should check with the information center for guidance. It is important to go with a guide who knows the trails and can help you navigate safely.
The mountain forest stays wet year-round and grows continuously, creating a particularly lush environment with many overlapping forest layers. This constant moisture and steady climate allow plants to thrive without dormant seasons.
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