Throughout this giant magnificent forest you can take a monorail through most of it and enjoy the beautiful views while sitting and relaxing, Perhaps the most extraordinary feature of this national park is an orange color stream called the Rio Sucio or ‘Dirty River’, which gets its name from the sulfur deposits found on the Irazu Volcano. The best time to visit the Braulio Carrillo National Park is in March and April, when there is less rain. However, higher elevations in the park can get extremely cold anytime of the year; therefore, it is recommended that one wear warm clothing when coming here. There are several hiking trails throughout the park and three ranger stations, but there are no proper services or accommodations out here. Overall as someone not from Costa Rica, you will enjoy this forest like never before !

A park of considerable importance, the Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo (as it is officially known) protects many of the streams that flow through the Central Valley as they originate from here. With rugged high mountains, lush primeval forests, two extinct volcanoes, beautiful waterfalls, meandering rivers and a stunning cloud forest, this park is a nature lover’s delight. The highest point in the park is the Brava Volcano, which extends 2906 meters above sea level. The lowest point in the park is in the Caribbean lowlands of La Selva, at 36 meters.

THINGS TO DO IN BRAULIO CARRILLO PARK…

• Cacho de Venado: At about 1.17 miles, this guided trail is highly recommended for bird watchers hoping to get a glimpse of the area’s dazzling avian species. Expect to spend a little under two hours on this round-trip hike on average.
• Mirador Vara Blanca: At just over half a mile, this brief detour of a trail splits off from the main hiking trail. It takes about 50 minutes to hike and offers a variety of stunning views of the surrounding area.
• Crater Laguna Volcan: As the name suggests, this hiking trail provides access to the Barva Lagoon. It’s approximately 1.9 miles long and should take the average hiker about two hours to complete in decent conditions.
• Laguna Copey: If you’re looking for a serious challenge, Laguna Copey is the trail for you. The 3.1-mile trail is steep, overgrown and difficult, but it’s a charming and tremendously rewarding trail for those who can handle the tough conditions.

Beyond hiking, perhaps the most popular attraction at Barva is the zip lining. This high-flying adventure, available through Canopy Adventure in nearby San José de la Montana, is great and thrilling fun for the whole family. Imagine walking through the luscious green grass with nice clear air full of oxygen that flows through your body and gives you life and more breathtaking moments. At time we all need to be surrounded by fresh nature and see there is more than electronics and tvs but there is giant land of great nature and animals to be seen and felt! Go enjoy and visit the spot that will change your life forever.