Carara National Park Hiking Tour

Once you’ve satiated yourself with Manuel Antonio National Park and its beaches, try something new located only about 1 hour away – Carara National Park. Although located very close to Manuel Antonio and near Jaco, this hiking tour and natural sanctuary in a bio-diverse reserve is dramatically different in terms of wildlife and plant species than our “other” national park, Manuel Antonio.

Enjoy a relaxing hike for a few hours through the tropical rain forest with our highly educated, very well-trained bilingual naturalists and guides. On your Carara National Park experience, unlike Manuel Antonio National Park, you will spot unforgettable giant Red Macaws above the forest canopy and extraordinary crocodiles lying below the Tárcoles River Bridge adjacent to Carara National Park.

This hiking, ecological, full-day adventure allows visitors, families, and large groups who haven’t driven to Manuel Antonio from San Jose a chance to observe first hand the interesting, unique topography of Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast. Your drive to and from Carara National Park will be an experience itself as you wind through African Palm Oil Plantations, working rice fields, active cattle ranches, and local villages along the way.If you, your family, or intimate group have a chance, discover another Costa Rican treasure just outside Manuel Antonio’s backyard. And once again, come to discover the bio-diversity and delicate balance between preservation and eco-tourism with the Manuel Antonio specialist, Iguana Tours. Yet leave with new knowledge of how you can extend the experience to others when you return home. Come back to Costa Rica, and come back to share our tropical home.

• Time: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Requirements: Good for all ages, individuals, families or even large groups, and don’t forget your camera. We recommend sturdy walking shoes, comfortable hiking clothes for the tropical rain forest, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, hat or visor, camera, and binoculars.
• Includes: Round-trip transportation, entrance fee, bilingual guide and naturalist, snacks, refreshments, and lunch.