Located north of San José, just 40 minutes by road
Braulio Carrillo National Park
Area: 47.583 hectares (114.199 acres)
Established: 27/4/78
This large park has five different biological areas. Located north of San José, just 40 minutes by road. It has a rich biodiversity, great potential for scientific research and a natural seed bank for the recovery of the country that have been devastated. Contains more than 150 species of mammals, including jaguars, pumas, monkeys, and also 500 kinds of birds. Trails in the forest it is possible to observe toucans and quetzals.