Carara National Park
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Carara National Park is a
Carara lies about 48 km (30 mi) west of the Costa Rican capital of
Biodiversity
Carara National Park contains more
Among the reptiles present in the park are the American crocodile and several snake and lizard species. The Tarcoles River, which forms the northern boundary of the park, is inhabited by crocodiles throughout most of the year.,[4] the park has the largest population of Central America crocodiles[citation needed] and 52 species of snakes and other reptiles such as lizards, geckos, etc.
Resources
The Carara National Park universal footpath has a wide range of audio-visual and haptic resources using advanced technology to facilitate easy access for people with disabilities. Designed by architect Ibo Bonilla and built by popular contribution, the park has facilitative features such as animal sculptures, haptic maps, Braille signs, etc.
The tour around the park has slopes less than 6%, areas with benches for rest, park information booths, and special health services.
Archeological sites
Carara National Park has fifteen pre-Columbian archaeological sites belonging to the archaeological area of the Central Region of Costa Rica, corresponding to two periods of occupation: the "Pavas" period (300 BC to 300 AD) and the "Cartago" period (800-1500 AD).
Two sites stand out in the park. The first is characterized by the presence of a rectangular base measuring 6 x 4 meters, corresponding to the "Cartago" period. It is built of limestone and river rocks. Another important site is Hills Burial, which is a large residential village and burial area located on a hill facing the "Tárcoles River". It is believed that this village exerted political and economic dominance on the lower part of this river.
Gallery
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Scarlet macaws are one of the chief attractions in Carara National Park.
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King vulture sighted in the area
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Chestnut backed Antshrike
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Puma
Footnotes
- ^ "Carara National Park at SINAC official site (In Spanish)". Archived from the original on 2010-12-15. Retrieved 2008-02-25.
- ^ "Guide to Carara National Park Near Jaco". 2019-03-10. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
- ^ "Carara National park Bird's List" (PDF). Retrieved 19 March 2022.
- ^ "Biodiversity in Carara National Park".
- ^ "Visit Jaco Costa Rica: Bustling Beach Town Travel Guide". 2023-06-23. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
External links
- Media related to Carara National Park at Wikimedia Commons
- Carara National Park at Costa Rica National Parks website