Discover Carara National Park’s diverse wildlife, from pumas to scarlet macaws. Secure your admission ticket now and explore this unique habitat.
Discover Carara National Park’s diverse wildlife, from pumas to scarlet macaws. Secure your admission ticket now and explore this unique habitat.
- Carara National Park - The Carara National Park, which in the Huetar indigenous language means “River of Lizards”, has the only transitional forest in the Central Pacific, which translates into diversity of flora and fauna, where species typical of dry and humid forests converge. It is one of the main sites in the country for bird watching. Due to…
- Carara National Park - The Carara National Park, which in the Huetar indigenous language means “River of Lizards”, has the only transitional forest in the Central Pacific, which translates into diversity of flora and fauna, where species typical of dry and humid forests converge. It is one of the main sites in the country for bird watching. Due to its location and ease of access on Route 34, this park is also ideal for a day visit, being able to easily travel from San Jose, Jaco or Manuel Antonio.
Length: 0.8 miles
Travel time: Approximately one hour and thirty minutes.
Difficulty: universal access.

- All fees and/or taxes
- All fees and/or taxes
- Parking Fee (USD $4)
- Parking Fee (USD $4)
Having such a special habitat, you can observe species of mammals such as tepezcuintle (Agouti paca), peccary (Tayassu pecari), coatis (Nasua narica) and others, including felines such as the puma (Puma concolor costaricensis) and the manigordo (Leopardus ).
In addition, it has a great variety of reptiles and amphibians where you can find the velveteen…
Having such a special habitat, you can observe species of mammals such as tepezcuintle (Agouti paca), peccary (Tayassu pecari), coatis (Nasua narica) and others, including felines such as the puma (Puma concolor costaricensis) and the manigordo (Leopardus ).
In addition, it has a great variety of reptiles and amphibians where you can find the velveteen (Bothrops asper) and the crocodile (Crocodylus acutus). It has abundant birdlife, with more than 360 different species of birds, where the scarlet macaw (Ara macao) stands out, 3 species that is in danger of extinction.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.