Carara National Park

  
Carara National Park

Carara, 60 miles southwest of San José, lies at the northern limit of the Pacific lowland
rainforest and the southern limit of the dry, deciduous forest. Its unique location
within a transition zone means that plant and animal species from both habitats coexist
in the reserve. In addition to conserving primary and secondary-growth forests, Carara
National Park also protects the Rio Grande de Tarcoles river basin and its rich wildlife.
The park is a favored birding destination, with more than 350 recorded bird species
including a sizable population of endangered Scarlet Macaws. If we’re lucky, we might
see some of these birds that mate for life.