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Tapanti National Park

Orosi, Costa Rica
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Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Orosi
Type: National Parks
Description: Only an hour's drive from San Jose, this dense rainforest remains largely obscure.
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Charlottetown, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

If you don't like crowds, you'll like Tapanti National Park. It is about 12 km or more along pretty bumpy gravel roads, so it seems to keep the tour buses away. I think there were only about 3 other small parties visiting the day we did. That might be because the dry season is officially over, but the wet hadn't... More

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Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

The park is located about 10km from Orosi, and involves driving on a gravel road. I would suggest getting an SUV as part of the road was filled with pot holes and was very bumpy. There are 4 trails in the park, and I think we took the most difficult one - Arboles Caidos. The trail is 2km long, and... More

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Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2013

Great birding in a beautiful rain forest, just 20 minutes from Orosi. And not to forget that there is excellent swimming as well in the cristal clear Reventazon river ! The Tapanti National Park is an 8000 Hektar Jaguar and Tapir sanctuary in the Orosi Valley, that continues all the way to Panama to the La Amistad Reserve. Several hiking... More

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New Orleans, Louisiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2013

I had a beautiful experience at the Tampanti National Park. It was a bit of a rough road getting there, but my eco rental car made it just fine. The park was clean and safe. We took a few trails and saw a beautiful a waterfall, not to mention the boundless flora and fauna. My husband and I came away... More

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philadelphia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 23, 2012

Our first day in Costa Rica was spent here. Short hiking trails that take you to the river which has very cool water. Some waterfalls, cool bridges, and interesting plants. Nice way to start our trip. On the way back to Dominical, stopped at a trout farm and had a fresh caught trout for lunch!

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Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2012

I visited this place because I needed to relax and do some hiking. This was a very good decision. I highly recommend this national park. Very quiet, just a few people, great view of waterfalls, a beautiful and clean river, great trails, parking space, picnic tables, water pipes and toilets. This was a wonderful visit!

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Claremont, CA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2012

Not like the National Parks in the US. Most of the Park is inaccessible and is set up for conservation, not really for recreation or tourism. Three hiking trails in all.

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

amazing views. great hikes. overcharged for foreigners (like $10 or $20 to get in). now i fear that costa rica´s criminal governement

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Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 17, 2011

Tapanti is remote but an easy 12km drive from Orosi. It probably contains every bird and wildlife species (with the exception of coastal birds) in Costa Rica. There are several well-maintained hiking trails but this is a rainforest that could be dangerous if you fail to watch your step. EVERYTHING is green. There are waterfalls and the sound of moving... More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2011

trapanti is beautiful but if you want wildlife hire a guide, we didn't and regretted it was we saw nothing

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