Tapantí
Nacional Park
This area known as Tapantí, was
before named National Wild Life National
Refugee and National Park Tapantí.
It is located in Orosi, Paraíso,
Cartago.
It is 6080 hectares long and its altitude
goes from 1220 to 2560msnm. One of the
rainiest zones in Costa Rica, there is
a 6500mm annual valuation registered,
it even go to 8000mm once. The rainiest
period goes to May to October.
Orosi's Big River crosses this area, in
wich many other rivers fall. This vital
liquid is used to produce hydroelectric
energy, and also to supply water to a
big portion of the metropolitan area.
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National Park Tapanti protects a wide
diversity of natural resources. There
are around 45 mammal's species, some of
them are endangered species such as wild
goat, wild rabbit, raccoon, white face
monkey, etc.
There are 260 bird's species like quetzals,
hawks, turkey hens, parrots, wild hens
almong others. Some reptile species like
lizards and snakes. There is a total amount
of 28 reptile species, and 28 amphibious
like salamanders, frogs and toads.
Insects are also very abundant and many
of them are still unknown for scientists.
Diurnal butterflies have beautiful colors
and nocturnal butterflies like Thysania
agripina, is considered the biggest butterfly
in America and also the biggest from other
insects species like wasps, drones and
crickets.
Among the flora, we can find oak trees,
magnolia, orchids, moss and ferns, just
to name a few.
National Park Tapantí is a real
home for natural species. In fact is one
of the most significant natural places
in Costa Rica. If you want to know and
appreciate pure natural visit this park
and enjoy its natural views.
To get there go to Cartago, continue to
Paraíso, Orosi, Rio Macho and Tapanti.
The road works throughout the whole year
and any vehicle can be used. If you travel
by bus, use the bus that goes to Orosi
and Río Macho (east side of Capuchinos
Priest Church), then walk 9 km. |
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How
to get there?
If you are travelling by private vehicle first,
take the road to Cartago, then follow
sings towards Paraíso, Orosi,
Río Macho and continue through
to Tapantí. The road is accessible
all year round for all types of
vehicles. The Orosi- Rio Macho bus
leaves from near church ruins in
Cartago, every 30 minutes. In Orosi
take a taxi to Tapantí.
If you wish to walk, the distance
form Río Macho to Tapantí
is 9 kms.
We have a rustic house with capacity
for 15 people at the "Finca Los Maestros" ubicated 1 kilometer from Tapantí National Park.
Information:
(506) 2200-0090.
Park hour times
From Monday to Sunday, from 7 am
to 5 pm. Information office: (506)
2200-0090
Entrance
Adult foreigners $10 and children
$2 .
Recommendations
1.Stay away from the electric power
lines. 2. Pick ut the garbabge.
3. Do not play radios or make loud
noises which could disturb the tranquility
found here. 3. Please stay on the
trails. 4. Swimming in the river
"Grande de Orosi" is at
the visitors own risk. The park
assumes no responsability for any
problems.
Dont´s
Do not enter the park drunk or with
alcoholic beverages, do not bring
any kind of pets to the park, do
not eat or drink on forbidden areas,
do not take plants or any other
natural resource from the wild area,
do not walk outside of the trails
or public zones
Services
1.
Food areas. 2. Office information.
3. Trails. 4. Restrooms.
5. Panoramic views. swimming
area and parking, too. |
Last actualization: (January 22th, 2009) |
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