Carara National Park & Tarcoles River Cruise
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Port
Quepos, Costa Rica
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$179.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Departing from Quépos, you will take the scenic route into Carara National Park -- a low mountainous area of about a thousand acres. This is a transitional climate zone, going from the dry north to the very humid Pacific coast.
Your experience of the park is interactive. Follow the main path specially designed to offer an easy and interesting introduction to the forest. It features a wide range of technology to facilitate ease of access for guests with mobility limitations. Walk into the forest to encounter audiovisual resources, animal sculptures, haptic maps and Braille signs, as well as rest areas and park information booths.
More than 110 species of bird are found in the National Park, including anhinga, surgeon ducks, pied-billed grebes, great blue and tri-color herons, and boat-billed herons. Endangered species include scarlet macaws, yellow-billed cotingas, laughing falcons, several species of monkey, other mammals, and impressive reptiles and amphibians.
On the Tarcoles River, a relaxing boat trip along the riverbank showcases its fascinating residents. In one of Costa Rica's largest crocodile colonies, some crocs are almost ten feet long. Iguanas, Jesus Christ lizards, herons, egrets, and ducks are readily seen hunting for food. Learn about the importance of mangroves and why they must be preserved to save all living species on Earth.
Head to Hacienda Nosavar for a delicious lunch .
Notes:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed.