Carara National Park
Carara National Park
Carara National Park

Carara National Park

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360 minutes (Approx.)
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Carara stands out in its inclusion features, being the first National Park of Costa Rica with a universal trail. The Carara National Park, which in the Huetar indigenous language means “River of Crocodiles”, has the only transitional forest in the Central Pacific, which translates into a diversity of flora and fauna, where species of dry and humid forests converge. This National Park is a world-renowned ornithological destination since it has a very diverse bird fauna, where the Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) stands out, a species that is in danger of extinction, being the second largest species of Psittacines in Costa Rica.

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Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things To Know

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • National Park fees
  • Tropical Fruit
  • You must select the option with Lunch
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 6 years

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Carara National Park

We drive for about 25 minutes from the Jaco area to Carara National Park. This incredible protected area measures about 4,700 Hectares and is home to approximately 48% of Costa Rica’s aviary species. This tour will show you the importance of the region, as it is situated in a transitional region between the tropical dry forest and the humid pacific rainforest. Carara Preserve showcases colorful species of flora and fauna from a varied ecosystem. This sanctuary is populated by many different species of birds and animals, amongst them the white face and howler monkeys, iguanas, toucans, and trogons. Carara also holds an important population of scarlet macaws, the main attraction in town. Carara stands out in its inclusion features, being the first National Park of Costa Rica with a universal trail.

Admission Ticket Included

Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

Choose to be picked up from a list of locations

Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required

Reviews By Other Travelers

3.8
Based on 7 reviews

What do other 7 guests say about Carara National Park

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Susan_M
5
Feb 2024
Our guide Antonio provided a scope and knew exactly where to find all the unique animals, birds and insects in the park. We went at a slow pace and spent 3 hours learning and seeing everything the park has to offer. He would take our phones and take a picture of what we were seeing with our eyes ...
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Joanne_P
4
Feb 2023
The guide was a very important part of the Carara park visit. We were also in a small group which was more conducive to a genuine rainforest visit. On the best of times it is a lot to ask to see so many animals, birds etc but with less people trampling through it is a better experience.
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Loretta_M
4
Dec 2022
Our guide Antonio was really good & we did see a few monkeys but did not see any macaws at all so was a bit disappointed. Overall it was a good tour even though it was quite expensive.

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Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • National Park fees
  • Tropical Fruit
Not Included
  • You must select the option with Lunch
Additional Information
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 6 years