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Carara National Park, Carara

4.5
#1 of 11 in Nature in Province of San Jose
Must see · National Park · Nature / Park
Explore Carara National Park, a wildlife haven due to its transition between dry and wet rainforest. A popular hiking spot in close proximity to San Jose, the national park bears the name of one of its most prominent residents, the American crocodile. Walking along the Tarcoles river, you might see a few of these crocs, which can grow up to 6 m (20 ft) in length. Birdwatchers flock here to observe the abundance of avian life, including one of the largest scarlet macaw communities in Costa Rica. Hike through the dense rainforest for the chance to spot deer, kinkajous, frogs, water birds, and many species of monkeys. Put Carara National Park and other Carara attractions into our Carara journey maker, and watch your holiday take shape.
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  • By thatsnowblues
    we went there not planning/wanting to hire a guide but we were approached as soon as we entered by a gentle soul named Freddie and we were glad we did. we didnt do the north route which had more...  more »
  • By GraveFlower1980
    We were greeted by guides when we arrived at the park. We hired Maurice Vasquez to show us around as I had read many positive reviews about his tour. We were not disappointed. He loves the park and...  more »
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  • By Alejandro Contreras
    We've driven past this park a few times to find that it's on the main route and usually not busy most times of the day. However, on our last trip we finally visited and found it to be a peaceful getaway from the more touristy parks like Manuel Antonio. This park has easy paths for walking, macaws, toucans, pacas, all sorts of trees and plants. If you want to get the most out of your visit hire a guide, usually one can be found at the park.
  • By Jessica Lowery
    Great birds and wildlife!
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