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Carara National Park and Tarcoles River Costa Rica
 Area
Approx. 5200 hectares (12,850acres)
Temperature
Average 25-28 Celsius
Precipitation
3000mm
Location
Puntarenas province, 88 km (55 miles) from San José - 33km (20miles) from Jacó beach
Carara National park lies at the crucial point between the wet rain forests of the south and the dry tropical forests of the north. The reserve is mostly covered by primary forests; two areas typical of this habitat are Lomas Pizote and Montañas Jamaica featuring inclines of 20%-60%, heavy rainfalls several layers of vegetation, a wealth of vines and epiphytes and an incredible variety of plant life (750 species identified) most of which are evergreen.
Secondary forest is growing on lands once used for agriculture and cattle raising.
On the north side of the reserve Rió Tarcoles (Tarcoles river) forms several marshes that are rich in acquatic birdsand wading birds like herons, spoonbillsand stork as well as reptiles like large crocodiles and amphibians.
If you are coming from San José pull over immediately after crossing the Tarcoles River
(a couple of miles before the park entrance) from the bridge, aptly named Crocodile bridge you will be able to admire the largest crocs in the world!
Among the most exciting forest birds to see is the endangered Scarlet Macaw (Ara macaw) especially in June and July, other birds to watch for include motmots, trogons, guans and trogons.
Agoutis, sloths (the rare two toed – Choloepus hoffmanni ), monkeys and squirrels are among the most sighted mammals.
There are also some archeological remains of various indigenous burial sites that can be visited with the help of a local guide
Opening time: 7:00am to 5.00pm (Nov. to April)
8:00am to 4:00pm (May to Oct.)
Entrance fee:$ 8
Phone Numbers: (506) 416 7402 –
(506) 636 6399 |
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