Wildlifeof Costa Rica
Wildlife in Carara National Park
Puntarenas
A forest park where the dry north-west meets the wet south, close to the Tarcoles river. Scarlet macaws fly over at dawn and dusk, and the Tarcoles bridge is the place to see American crocodiles on the banks. The park trails have trogons, motmots, antbirds and agoutis.
Highlights
- Scarlet macaws at dawn and dusk
- Crocodiles at the Tarcoles river
- Transition-zone birding
Top wildlife targets
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Carara National Park?
- Top wildlife targets in Carara National Park include Scarlet Macaw, American Crocodile, Central American Agouti, Slaty-tailed Trogon, Broad-billed Motmot, Yellow-throated Toucan, White-faced Capuchin, Mantled Howler and Common Basilisk. Highlights: Scarlet macaws at dawn and dusk.
- Where is Carara National Park?
- Carara National Park is in Puntarenas, Costa Rica (about 9.78°, -84.6°).
- What are the highlights of Carara National Park?
- Scarlet macaws at dawn and dusk, Crocodiles at the Tarcoles river and Transition-zone birding.