Wildlifeof Costa Rica
Wildlife in Braulio Carrillo National Park
San Jose / Heredia
A large park of rainforest on the Caribbean slope of the Central Volcanic range, easily reached from San Jose. Altitudes from lowland to cloud forest give a long bird list, from hummingbirds and tanagers to the sunbittern, and large cats and tapirs live in the more remote parts.
Highlights
- Altitude range on one road
- Hummingbirds and tanagers
- Remote forest with tapirs and cats
Top wildlife targets
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Braulio Carrillo National Park?
- Top wildlife targets in Braulio Carrillo National Park include Central American Tapir, Jaguar, Puma, Sunbittern, Violet Sabrewing, Green Hermit, Silver-throated Tanager, Fiery-billed Aracari, Central American Spider Monkey and Fleischmann's Glass Frog. Highlights: Altitude range on one road.
- Where is Braulio Carrillo National Park?
- Braulio Carrillo National Park is in San Jose / Heredia, Costa Rica (about 10.17°, -84.08°).
- What are the highlights of Braulio Carrillo National Park?
- Altitude range on one road, Hummingbirds and tanagers and Remote forest with tapirs and cats.