Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo
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Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo
Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo
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Very good option if you re in San Jose.
Jan. 2021
If you re in San Jose and want a first experience about the forests in Costa Rica , this is a good and easy option.
I visit that park from Quebrada Gonzalez sector. This sector has two trails, is very easy and you ll enjoy it. Dont expect to see many animals but you can walk through the nature.
If you have a car, it will be easy for you but the bus is more challenging. You can take the bus from the Caribbean station to Guapiles ( 1530 colones) and then the only option is to wait outside the park untill one bus come. So, go prepared to wait about 20 - 40 minuites or more.
There are many tours for that park but in my opinion keep your money for another park.
I visit that park from Quebrada Gonzalez sector. This sector has two trails, is very easy and you ll enjoy it. Dont expect to see many animals but you can walk through the nature.
If you have a car, it will be easy for you but the bus is more challenging. You can take the bus from the Caribbean station to Guapiles ( 1530 colones) and then the only option is to wait outside the park untill one bus come. So, go prepared to wait about 20 - 40 minuites or more.
There are many tours for that park but in my opinion keep your money for another park.
Written January 18, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Magenta56
Cheshire,England211 contributions
This a huge park with beautiful forest, it felt remote. An enjoyable experience
Jan. 2020
The ariel tram was excellent, 1 hour 10 mins sliently floating above the canopy. We have taken canopy tours previously but this was the highest and longest. A guide accompanies you and the carriage is suitable for everybody and has proper seats. We stayed 2 nights in the lodge in the park and enjoyed the early morning and evening walks, our guide Leo was very experienced and knowledgeable.The walk is easy on a made path. We saw tapir, a sloth,a tarantula, snakes and lots of frogs.There are also butterfly, snake and frog exhibits which were good. There is a restaurant where the staff where friendly and helpful. There is zip lining but we didn't try it.
Written February 18, 2020
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Paul M
New Hampshire24 contributions
Ride through the rainforest.
Feb. 2020
Very nice! Rode through the rainforest in a covered gondola. Saw/heard a couple animals but this is more of a botanical adventure. Guide was very informative and friendly. About an hour from San Jose' as I recall and a beautiful drive between the two points.
Written February 15, 2020
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Vanessa95126
Berkeley, CA6 contributions
BEST experience ever
Jan. 2020 • Family
I was generally not a fan of zip lining prior to my visit to this park. But these guys are simply the BEST. The safety precautions are top notch, the lines have brakes that automatically stop you (so folks like me with shoulder issues can do it pain-free), and the guides are super friendly. The park is gorgeous and full of life. On our week long trip this was the highlight!
Written January 7, 2020
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Charlie D
Atenas, Costa Rica462 contributions
Immersed in the Rainforest
Dec. 2019
There are two easy-to-hike trails, one a 1 km and another at about 2.5 km with labeled trees and other plants, overlooks, streams and when not raining maybe some birds! :-) I did see a wet sloth! :-)
Written December 29, 2019
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Redcanoe63
Annapolis Royal, Canada75 contributions
Nice hike even in the rain
Dec. 2019
Beautiful hike in the thick forest protected from the rain. We had rain and sun and a beautiful morning. First hike is about an hour, second one across the highway about 30 min. The friendly ranger pointed out a three toed sloth in a tree near the parking lot . Pack a lunch as there are picnic tables, bathrooms and drinking water.
Written December 4, 2019
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AndrewTaylor
Sao Paulo, SP17 contributions
National Park
Nov. 2018
We plan to spend the day at Manuel Antonio National Park, especially relaxing on the beaches that give the park its name. We took advantage of the trails to enjoy exotic animals. At the end of the day we drive to Alajuela, a city about 1h from San Jose.
Written October 28, 2019
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marbor58
Clifton, NJ10 contributions
Very good time here.
Sep. 2019
You can enjoy the peace and relax that you can feel in this National Park. I hope that I could see some more animals too. That's ok.
Written September 8, 2019
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Bj B
Houston, TX13 contributions
Outstanding
Aug. 2019 • Friends
I have been here twice. Marvin is exceptional at discussing the rainforest. his passion for his country and the rainforest are evident and this enhances the tour. I enjoyed the tram experience and seeing the sloth, toucans and the orchids. A truly enjoyable day and a highlight of my trip. However, no photos to help me remember the tram ride. Sad that I do not have any photos to show friends and family of us on the tram. So that is the only negative and why there is only a 4 rating. What they do is when you come down from the tram ride there is a photo taken of you in the tram-very quickly; however, it includes everyone on the tram. In my case I did not know any of the individuals on the tram with me and my friend. I could just hear people asking me 'who are those people'-my answer 'I do not know' and their reply 'so why are you in a photo with them. I am sure they could find a tram not in use and place in front of the beautiful rainforest there and a person could have photos made with family/friends. I would have bought several photos but did not buy any. A loss of money for the rainforest.
Written August 2, 2019
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Malek Meziane Junior
7 contributions
Nice
Jul. 2019 • Couples
Nice experience with a very good program. Enjoyed vey much the nature and of course the very professional staff. Highly recommended.
Written July 9, 2019
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Jadranka P
London, UK422 contributions
In 2 weeks we should be in Costa Rica and on our way to Tortuguero would like to Visit Braulio for tram ride. Can we buy tickets for the tram ride at the Park without doing other activities And if are the rides timed.
Thank you
Charlie D
Atenas, Costa Rica462 contributions
Yes you can do just the tram, that was all I did. Note that it is not actually in the National Park but adjacent in the Rainforest Adventures venue on border of park. The tram opened at 8 AM and was not busy that early, but you have a boat to catch for Tortuguero, so I would call Rainforest Adventures and ask about the time. It is the longest tram in CR and I think takes more than an hour, depending on how many people the are loading, etc.
Jadranka P
London, UK422 contributions
On our drive to Tartuguero we would like to stop and do tram ride without tour as we have only 2 hours available. Does anybody know whether this is possible and whether we can book tickets in advance. Thank you
Charlie D
Atenas, Costa Rica462 contributions
Yes it is possible even without a reservation if not too busy, but 2 hours is pushing it for the longest tram in Costa Rica. Call them and tell your situation. And don't miss your boat to Tortuguero! :-)
Hi, we will be traveling on Mar 26, 2019, and will have all our luggage in the car when we stop. Is it safe to leave our luggage unattended while we visit the park?
César Augusto
Escazu, Costa Rica125 contributions
Hi, In my opinion it is safe. I think that you won't have any problem. Have a nice trip.
florenceberlioz
Lyon, France
Où se trouve l entrée du parc quand on vient de san José par la route 32 ?
Yamilla_64
Province of San Jose, Costa Rica7 contributions
Hola, puede tomar en San Jose el Autobus que va a Guapiles
mpresarios Guapileños, +506 2222-2727 / +506 2222-0610)
Le indica al chofer que requiere bajarse en el parque
Tambien puede llamar a estas lines de autobus
(Rapiditos Heredianos, +506 2233-8392 / Busetas Heredianas, +506 2261-7171 / Transportes Unidos La 400, +506 2222-8986) y de ahí tomar otro autobús con la ruta Heredia – Sacramento – Volcán Barva
LukaTravel
Monterrey, Mexico4 contributions
hola, cuanto te costo el recorrido en el teleférico y la entrada al parque? hay algún lugar cerca para almorzar sabroso¡¡?
mlmichelini
Montevideo, Uruguay32 contributions
En cuanto al costo lo pagamos a una agencia de viajes con otros tours y el costo estaba incluido en el , asi que no te lo puedo informar. Dentro del Parque hay un restaurante de tenedor libre que se come bien y rico
rcano33
Leon, Mexico
Costo de entrada , tiempo de recorrido, que incluye y como llegar. Gracias por el apoyo
jonarocio
Sabadell, Spain74 contributions
Gracias Beatriz S. es la segunda vez que vamos a costa Rica y lo básico lo hemos visto, por eso queríamos algo diferente relativamente cerca de San José.
jonarocio
Sabadell, Spain74 contributions
Merece la pena Braulio Carrillo por su fauna? Se ven muchos animales? la entrada es mejor por el volcán barva o por quebrada González? y si me pueden indicar algún parque Nacional cerca de San José donde se vea más fauna que en Braulio Carrillo se lo agradezco. gracias
Beatriz S
3 contributions
Hola, me parece que el Braulio Carrillo tiene muchos animales, yo he visto muchos pájaros, una serpiente y cantidad de insectos. Los animales más grandes son muy difíciles de ver, como las Dantas o los felinos. Nosotros entramos al parque por Quebrada Gonzalez. Hay parque a ambos lados de la carretera y el guardaparques indica que hay algunas diferencias en fauna dependiendo del lado de la calle.
Desconozco sobre la comparación en fauna con otros parques.
RobertaRosatiii
Costa Rica3 contributions
Cuanto tiempo toma llegar ahí desde San José? Cada cuanto pasan los buses? Se puede ir en un día y volver?
