Carara National Park

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Carara National Park is a renowned protected area in Costa Rica famous for its rich biodiversity and as a prime birdwatching destination, especially for scarlet macaws.

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instanceOf national park
protected area
abbreviation SINAC NERFINISHED
area about 5,200 hectares
about 52 square kilometers
biodiversityStatus high biodiversity
biome tropical forest
climate tropical
conservationArea Central Pacific Conservation Area NERFINISHED
country Costa Rica
distanceFromSanJosé about 50–60 kilometers west
ecosystemType transitional forest
established 1978
fauna American crocodile
antbird
howler monkey
scarlet macaw
sloth
toucan
trogan
white-faced capuchin monkey
feature transition zone between dry forest and humid rainforest
flora giant kapok trees
tropical hardwood trees
governingBody National System of Conservation Areas of Costa Rica NERFINISHED
habitat primary forest
riverine habitats
secondary forest
wetlands
hasVisitorCenter yes
knownFor birdwatching
crocodiles in the Tárcoles River
scarlet macaws
transitional forest ecosystems
locatedIn Puntarenas Province NERFINISHED
Tárcoles region NERFINISHED
nameMeaning Carara means “river of lizards” in Huetar language
nearCity Jacó NERFINISHED
Orotina NERFINISHED
nearHighway Route 34 NERFINISHED
nearRiver Tárcoles River NERFINISHED
originalStatus biological reserve
tourismActivity birdwatching
guided nature walks
wildlife photography
trail Laguna Meándrica Trail NERFINISHED
Quebrada Bonita Trail NERFINISHED
Universal Access Trail NERFINISHED
upgradedToNationalPark 1998

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Puntarenas Province contains Carara National Park