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Barbilla National Park
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How do you get there?
By vehicle. From San José, take Ruta 32 to Limón, passing
through the Zurquí Tunnel and the mountains of the Braulio Carrillo National Park. You are likely to encounter fog and rain. Please drive with your lights on. After the mountains, the road to Limón is practically straight with no hills. Take the turn-off for Siquirres. The main entrance to the park is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Siquirres. After leaving the highway, you must follow a 16 km road to the community of Brisas de Pacuarito, where any type of vehicle can access the National Park. The park has very few services and limited signage; it is advisable to take a local guide with you.
Please note that if you have not left San Jose by 2 pm, you will be driving part of the way through the night. We do not recommend this for travelers driving in Costa Rica for the first time, as there are roads that are not marked, and rain can be an inconvenience. You may encounter potholes on the road, as well as people walking or biking, who may not be easily visible.
By air. You can also take a local flight from Tobías Bolaños
Airport to Limón Airport. Rates and schedules should be verified. From there you can take a cab or drive to Barbilla National Park, which can take approximately 1 hour.
By bus. You can take a bus on the San José - Siquirres route, which takes 1.5 hours (Transportes Caribeños, +506 2222-0610 / +506 2221-7990 / +506 2768-9484).
From there you can take a cab or drive to Barbilla National Park,
Recommendations
The trails are natural and have a lot of mud in certain areas, so make sure to wear closed-toe shoes or rubber boots.
The Barbilla National Park station has an area equipped with tables and benches for visitors who like to bring their prepared food to eat it the area.
Visitors should always make sure to keep the station area clean and organized.
In addition, all visitors must take away the waste they generate.
Wildlife must not be fed for any reason.
Entry fees
Residents:
Children (residents): Non-residents (adults):: Non-residents (children):
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which can take approximately 20 minutes.
¢ 1.000 ¢ 500 $ 5 $ 5
Services
Estación PN Barbilla: 2200-5224 / 8732-2896
Subregión Siquirres: 2768-8603
Regional ACLA-C: 2758-1612 / 2758-6619
Oficina Subregional del Área de Conservación en Siquirres: +506 2768-8603 +506 2768-8603
Área de Conservación La Amistad Caribe (ACLA-C): +506 2795-144
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Restrooms
Pic-nic area
Trails
Sight seeing
Parking
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• Río Danta Trail.
• El Agua Trail.
•Río Barbilla Trail (only with
previous coordination and local
guide).
• El Jaguar Interpretive Trail