Barbilla National Park is the least visited National Park in Costa Rica but don't let that stop you from exploring its 29,5000 protected acres. Hikers will enjoy the challenge of 'summiting' Cerro Tigre which is the highest point in the park, as well as hiking other trails that wind through less challenging terrain offering a chance to see endangered species such as ocelots and pumas. Birders will stay busy identifying exotic birds as there are over 400 different species located within Barbilla National Park's borders. Nature lovers will enjoy the feeling of going where no man has gone before as they traverse the park without seeing other tourist groups.
One of Costa Rica's largest indigenous tribe, the Cabecar Indians, live deep in the park much like they did hundreds of years ago. The Cabecar still live 'off the land' and are proficient hunters and fishers. Their small villages do not have running water or electricity. They do not speak Spanish but have their own language, and are pretty much cut off to civilization as you and I know it.
Because Barbilla National Park is the least visited park in Costa Rica it does not receive as much attention from the government as other parks. The trails are rugged and there is little infrastructure to accommodate its visitors. You will find bathrooms at the Barbilla Biological Station, but there are no restaurants or shops inside the park. If you are visiting Barbilla you may want use Siquirres as a base of travel. There you will find gas stations, hotels, restaurants and other facilities.
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Rent a standup paddleboard or kayaks with tandem or single rider options in El Castillo. Get on your board and jump onto the water, paddling across Lake Arenal to admire the beautiful landscape.
Go on a guided tour of Curi-Cancha Reserve in Monteverde with hotel transfer. Explore 7 kilometers of trails and search for rare birds and mammals, and learn about the reserve’s sustainable practices.
Embark on a night tour of Rainmaker Park with hotel transfers from Manuel Antonio. Enjoy a guided walk through the park and marvel at the various ecosystems and wildlife under the cover of darkness.
Discover and tour the first international cocoa plantation in the Central Pacific Region of Costa Rica and enjoy all the chocolate you can eat during this experience.
Set off on a real adventure into the Costa Rican jungle. Immerse yourself in the primary forest and explore the Tamandua nature reserve and its river canyon on a private or shared guided trip.
Visit the beautiful Playa Nombre de Jesus to see the nesting site of the black turtles, and if you are lucky, the leatherback turtles.
Enjoy a tour of Monteverde that includes the Sky Walk, Tram, and Zipline, the perfect combination so you can learn more about the Cloud Forest in Monteverde and see it from a new perspective.
Discover the dense forests and volcanic landscapes of La Fortuna on a day trip. Enjoy a guided hike to sights like the La Fortuna waterfall and end your journey with a hot springs soak and cocktail.
Travel to the beautiful Tortuga Island to spend an incredible day at the beach. Snorkel, get an incredible tan under the sun, and enjoy the warm sea with an incredible turquoise color.
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