Tapantí - Macizo Cerro de la Muerte
Costa Rica, Cartago
Tapantí - Macizo Cerro de la Muerte
LocationCosta Rica, Cartago
RegionCartago
TypeNational Park
Coordinates9.7250°, -83.7750°
Established1982
Area580
Nearest CityOrosi (6 km)
About Tapantí - Macizo Cerro de la Muerte
The rainiest protected area in Costa Rica, Tapantí receives over 7,000 mm of rain annually. The park protects cloud forest and páramo on the Talamanca range and safeguards the watersheds feeding the Río Reventazón hydroelectric system. Resplendent quetzals, trogons, and tapirs inhabit its dense forests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tapantí - Macizo Cerro de la Muerte located?
Tapantí - Macizo Cerro de la Muerte is located in Cartago, Costa Rica at coordinates 9.725, -83.775.
How do I get to Tapantí - Macizo Cerro de la Muerte?
To get to Tapantí - Macizo Cerro de la Muerte, the nearest city is Orosi (6 km).
How large is Tapantí - Macizo Cerro de la Muerte?
Tapantí - Macizo Cerro de la Muerte covers approximately 580 square kilometers (224 square miles).
When was Tapantí - Macizo Cerro de la Muerte established?
Tapantí - Macizo Cerro de la Muerte was established in 1982.