Braulio Carrillo National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Braulio Carrillo National Park
Braulio Carrillo is one of the largestnational parks in Costa Rica, with an area of 50,000 hectares (108,000 acres). The park offers limited access and support facilities to travelers. Most of the park (basically all of the portion in Heredia province) is protected rainforest with limited public access and tourist facilities. There are, however, backcountry trails that lead deep into the jungle and some local guides offer 3- and 4-day backpacking trips. The park is a significant site for environmental and biological research. Adjacent to the park is the La Selva Biological Station near Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui. Braulio Carrillo National Park was created in 1978 as a result of the planned project to build a highway between San Jose and Guapiles. Concern over the planned destruction of pris
Braulio Carrillo National Park Travel Guide Sections
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