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Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo

19 km north of San Jose, San Jose 2004, Costa Rica
506 283 5896
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Ranked #5 of 32 attractions in San Jose
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Hiking Trails
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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

I saw plenty of wildlife in the short of time I was there, I used the areal tram and a short walk in the forest. I saw a very cute Western hognosed pitviper :), owls, toucans.... very nice orchids as well.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2013

Combine a hike in the Cloud Forest of Braulio Carillo with a stop for a chocolate tasting and lunch at nearby Sibu Chocolates.

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hilton head island
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2013

this was my second visit to braulio carrillo, accompanied by an local guide who knows this national parque well. the road trip from heredia is always exciting on the narrow and winding mountain roads. once in the park, the paths are nice yet not too manicured. often i feel like i'm trekking through virgin territory. a good chance to see... More

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Dublin, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2013

In the dry season a drive through on a tour coach is not particularly interesting. There were no waterfalls, because it had not been raining. The road is good.

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Nyon, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2013

Fantastic day trip from Heredia, up past the sleepy village and fantastic local restaurant in the village of Sacramento. Taxi stops here as the road is then unpassable. The food was excellent here, had a hearty meal both ways! The walk from Sacramento to the Barva section entrance to the park is great for bird watching, and not too taxing,... More

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mcconnelsville
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2013

If you are near, this Parque is a must: Stroll through the rainforest canopy; early mornings are super for both budding and experienced bird watchers (and listeners).

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013

We stayed overnight at Braulio Carillo within the National Park in their Rainforest Lodge. I'm not sure many people know that this is an option - you can stay in a bungalow in the middle of the rainforest for a very decent price (about $80/night)! The bungalows are very spacious and VERY nice. Probably the nicest accommodations we saw while... More

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 5, 2012

Amazing scenery. It's a huge national park, so it depends on where you go, but just even driving through or hiking a trail is spectacular. Real Rainforest.

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La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2012

Magical place. The best part is you dont have to take a day out of your itinerary to enjoy, the drive is very scenic on the way to Guapiles, where you can enjoy a great rafting trip on the way to your next destination in the Chirripo River, Class III+. Also Rainforest Adventures offers a high quality zipline tour that... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2012

Cool place. The only problem is tourist information. Is poorly organized. Any signs and information.

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