Carara National Park Tours

Stroll through Carara National Park and appreciate the work being put in to protect this distinctive area.

Carara National Park is a great place to start out your day in Tárcoles. This nature reserve is recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only thing to do here. Allow some time for other sights like Playa Guacalillo Bird Observatory, Catarata Manantial de Agua Viva, and Jardín Pura Vida to get a complete picture of what's on offer in the area.

Plan a trip to see Carara National Park

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Arenal Roca Suites

Arenal Roca Suites

3 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
per person
Sep 5 - Sep 12
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to San José (SJO)
8.6/10 Excellent! (31 reviews)
I am not sure it very far in on a dirt Road

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Palo Alto Glamping Hotel

Palo Alto Glamping Hotel

4.5 out of 5
per person
Sep 18 - Sep 22
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to San José (SJO)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (43 reviews)
Located in the heart of mountains, very well maintained property and staff went above and beyond to provide services. Very peaceful and quiet place to enjoy the nature

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025

Vista Suites at Parador

Vista Suites at Parador

2.5 out of 5
per person
Sep 7 - Sep 12
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to San José (SJO)
No reviews

Popular places to visit

There's a place to eat at playa agujas. Order the patacones. It's fried plantains. Soooo good.

Playa Agujas

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Agujas during your trip to Agujas?

Playa Agujas

Crocodile Bridge

Crocodile Bridge is just one of the places to see in Lagunillas, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

Crocodile Bridge

Catarata Manantial de Agua Viva

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Catarata Manantial de Agua Viva during your travels in Lagunillas. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Catarata Manantial de Agua Viva

Jardín Pura Vida

5/5(2 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Lagunillas with a visit to Jardín Pura Vida. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Jardín Pura Vida

Playa Tárcoles

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Tárcoles during your trip to Camaronal? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Playa Tárcoles

Playa Guacalillo Bird Observatory

You can learn about the history of Lagunillas with a visit to Playa Guacalillo Bird Observatory.

Playa Guacalillo Bird Observatory

Best Lodging Options Near Carara National Park

Jaco Nativa Garden Suite
Jaco Nativa Garden Suite
Tarcoles
Jaco Nativa Garden Suite
Luxury Hillside Estate at Nativa Resort by RedAwning
Luxury Hillside Estate at Nativa Resort by RedAwning
3 out of 5
20 Nativa Resort, Tárcoles, Puntarenas Province
Luxury Hillside Estate at Nativa Resort by RedAwning
Hotel Cerro Lodge
Hotel Cerro Lodge
3 out of 5
3 km sobre la Calle Vieja a La Barca, Intermedios de Tarcoles, Lagunillas, Puntarenas
Hotel Cerro Lodge
Luxury ocean view condo with comfy tub & shared pool
Luxury ocean view condo with comfy tub & shared pool
Jaco
Luxury ocean view condo with comfy tub & shared pool
Exclusive Pool Oasis: Stunning Views! Sleeps 8, Nature's Seclusion
Exclusive Pool Oasis: Stunning Views! Sleeps 8, Nature's Seclusion
Puntarenas
Exclusive Pool Oasis: Stunning Views! Sleeps 8, Nature's Seclusion
Villas Azul
Villas Azul
3 out of 5
Condominio Espaveles, Tárcoles, Puntarenas Province
Villas Azul
Villa Lapas Jungle Village
Villa Lapas Jungle Village
3.5 out of 5
3 km south from Carara National Park, Garabito, Jaco, Tárcoles, Puntarenas
Villa Lapas Jungle Village
Beach front property
Beach front property
Playa Herradura Jaco
Beach front property
Akua Ocean View Suites
Akua Ocean View Suites
2.5 out of 5
Carr. Pacífica Fernández Oreamuno, Tárcoles, Provincia de Puntarenas
Akua Ocean View Suites
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