Carara National Park is a
national park in the
Central Pacific Conservation Area located near the
Pacific coast of
Costa Rica. It was established on 27 April 1978 as a biological reserve, but its growing popularity after 1990 forced the government to upgrade its category to national park in November 1998.[1]
Carara lies about 48 km (30 mi) west of the Costa Rican capital of
San José and about 24 km (15 mi) miles north of the beach town of
Jacó. The park protects the river basin of the
River Tárcoles, near
Orotina and includes the second-largest remaining populations of wild
scarlet macaws in the country.[2]
Among the reptiles present in the park are the
American crocodile and several snake and lizard species. The Tarcoles River, which forms the northern boundary of the park, is inhabited by crocodiles throughout most of the year.,[4] the park has the largest population of Central America crocodiles[citation needed] and 52 species of snakes and other reptiles such as lizards, geckos, etc.
The Carara National Park universal footpath has a wide range of audio-visual and
haptic resources using advanced technology to facilitate easy access for people with disabilities. Designed by architect
Ibo Bonilla and built by popular contribution, the park has facilitative features such as animal sculptures, haptic maps, Braille signs, etc.
The tour around the park has slopes less than 6%, areas with benches for rest, park information booths, and special health services.
Archeological sites
Carara National Park has fifteen pre-Columbian archaeological sites belonging to the archaeological area of the Central Region of Costa Rica, corresponding to two periods of occupation: the "Pavas" period (300 BC to 300 AD) and the "Cartago" period (800-1500 AD).
Two sites stand out in the park. The first is characterized by the presence of a rectangular base measuring 6 x 4 meters, corresponding to the "Cartago" period. It is built of limestone and river rocks. Another important site is Hills Burial, which is a large residential village and burial area located on a hill facing the "Tárcoles River". It is believed that this village exerted political and economic dominance on the lower part of this river.
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Biodiversity at Carara National Park
Scarlet macaws are one of the chief attractions in Carara National Park.
Carara National Park is a
national park in the
Central Pacific Conservation Area located near the
Pacific coast of
Costa Rica. It was established on 27 April 1978 as a biological reserve, but its growing popularity after 1990 forced the government to upgrade its category to national park in November 1998.[1]
Carara lies about 48 km (30 mi) west of the Costa Rican capital of
San José and about 24 km (15 mi) miles north of the beach town of
Jacó. The park protects the river basin of the
River Tárcoles, near
Orotina and includes the second-largest remaining populations of wild
scarlet macaws in the country.[2]
Among the reptiles present in the park are the
American crocodile and several snake and lizard species. The Tarcoles River, which forms the northern boundary of the park, is inhabited by crocodiles throughout most of the year.,[4] the park has the largest population of Central America crocodiles[citation needed] and 52 species of snakes and other reptiles such as lizards, geckos, etc.
The Carara National Park universal footpath has a wide range of audio-visual and
haptic resources using advanced technology to facilitate easy access for people with disabilities. Designed by architect
Ibo Bonilla and built by popular contribution, the park has facilitative features such as animal sculptures, haptic maps, Braille signs, etc.
The tour around the park has slopes less than 6%, areas with benches for rest, park information booths, and special health services.
Archeological sites
Carara National Park has fifteen pre-Columbian archaeological sites belonging to the archaeological area of the Central Region of Costa Rica, corresponding to two periods of occupation: the "Pavas" period (300 BC to 300 AD) and the "Cartago" period (800-1500 AD).
Two sites stand out in the park. The first is characterized by the presence of a rectangular base measuring 6 x 4 meters, corresponding to the "Cartago" period. It is built of limestone and river rocks. Another important site is Hills Burial, which is a large residential village and burial area located on a hill facing the "Tárcoles River". It is believed that this village exerted political and economic dominance on the lower part of this river.
Gallery
Biodiversity at Carara National Park
Scarlet macaws are one of the chief attractions in Carara National Park.
Scarlet macaws are one of the chief attractions in Carara National Park.
King vulture sighted in the area
Chestnut backed Antshrike
Puma
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