

Carara National Park (Parque Nacional Carara) Tours and Activities
At the confluence of two important Costa Rican ecosystems—the wet and wild Pacific Rainforest that characterizes the southern coast, and the dry tropical forest for which Guanacaste is known—this small, popular national park packs a lot of wildlife into a 5240-hectare (12,950-acre) package.
Most notably, Carara is home to one of Costa Rica’s last remaining populations of scarlet macaws, who you’ll likely see gossiping and preening in small groups throughout the park. The Rio Tarcoles, which forms the park’s northern border, is well known for its enormous population of huge crocodiles.
There are two short, 1km (.6mi) interpretive trails through the wilderness and waterfalls, perfect for families and less active travelers. A longer, 4.5km (2.7mi) trail follows the Rio Tarcoles and mangrove marshes, where both the crocodiles and scarlet macaws settle in for the evening.
There are scores of other animals in residence, hailing from both forest ecosystems straddled by Carara: sloths, peccaries, deer, monkeys, armadillos, and even big cats. Birders will appreciate the bounty most, with some 400 species easily spotted in this relatively small area.
Tours and Activities to Experience Carara National Park (Parque Nacional Carara)
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Carara National Park from Jaco

Jungle & River ATV Exploration & Crocodile Safari. Puntarenas Shore Excursion

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Rainforest Skywalk & Tarcoles River Eco Cruise Tour Puntarenas Shore excursion

Puntarenas Zipline Canopy & Crocodile Boat Tour. Shore Excursion from Puntarenas

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Carara National Park

Puntarenas or Caldera Highlights Shore Excursion. Best 6-in-1 Combo Tour

Carara National Park Tour

Carara National Park Birdwatching Group Guided Tour Experience.

10 in 1 Puntarenas Highlights tour

Private Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Tarcoles River Boat Tour at the Jungle

Rain Forest Wagon & Crocodiles Safari. Shore Excursion from Puntarenas

Private Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Hiking in Carara National Park

Private Birdwatching Tour and Photography

Carara National Park Birdwatching Private Guided Tour Experience.

Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Jungle & River Wagon Expedition
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