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Tapanti National Park

Orosi, Costa Rica
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Orosi
5.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: National Parks
Description: Only an hour's drive from San Jose, this dense rainforest remains largely obscure.
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Tel Aviv, Israel
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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 More

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Costa Rica
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
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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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
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 More

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 8, 2011

I would love to return to Tapanti, the only complaint I could possibly have is that I did not have enough time to explore it as it started raining heavily during our day trip. It was so green and peaceful, barely any people. The trails are well marked and the river was so clean and refreshing. Love it! More

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Paraiso,Costa Rica
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 3, 2006
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The Tapanti National Park, Macizo Cerro La Muerte protects forested areas in the northern Talamanca Mountain region, north of Chirripo National Park. The park is traversed by the Rio Grande de Orosi, with many other rivers and creeks joining the main river. This is the best place to swim in a totally natural setting. You can even drink the water... More

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
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Cartago, Costa Rica
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012
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San Jose, Costa Rica
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 21, 2011
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