4/5 - Good
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The park opens too late and closes too early for ideal wildlife viewing. Otherwise, we liked it.
Carara National Park Tours
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Tours & day trips
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One Day Tour 2 Activities to choose (Zipline, ATV and more) from San Jose
Activity duration is 10 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 10 reviews
Free cancellation available
Wildlife & nature
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AERIAL TRAM TOUR - HALF DAY PASS Rainforest Adventures Jacó
Activity duration is 2 hours
7.4 out of 10 with 11 reviews
Free cancellation available
Cruises & boat tours
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Isla Tortuga Adventure tour from Jaco -full day
Activity duration is 10 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 38 reviews
Free cancellation available
Reviews of Carara National Park
4.3
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
JaDe
Pay the extra for a guide.
4/5 - Good
Shar
Get a guide and bring binoculars for bird watching. Beautiful, less crowded park than some others in the area.
4/5 - Good
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