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Carara

Costa Rica, Puntarenas

Carara

LocationCosta Rica, Puntarenas
RegionPuntarenas
TypeNational Park
Coordinates9.7750°, -84.5333°
Established1998
Area52
Nearest CityJacó (25 km)
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About Carara

Positioned at the ecological boundary between the dry Pacific north and the humid Pacific south, Carara National Park is world-famous for its enormous population of scarlet macaws. The park preserves transitional tropical forest and wetlands along the Río Tarcoles.

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Where is Carara located?

Carara is located in Puntarenas, Costa Rica at coordinates 9.775, -84.5333.

How do I get to Carara?

To get to Carara, the nearest city is Jacó (25 km).

How large is Carara?

Carara covers approximately 52 square kilometers (20 square miles).

When was Carara established?

Carara was established in 1998.