Barra Honda National Park
Size:
2,295 hectares
Distance from San José: 335 Kilometers
Trails: Yes.
Dry Season:January through March. |
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Honda National Park was created in 1971 to protect its famous cave
systems. Although most of the park has been cut over in the past,
wildlife is fairly abundant and increasing with protection. A good
trail system takes the visitors to the caves, where unusual limestone
formations offer spectacular views. The park is located east of
the town of Nicoya, on the northern part of the Nicoya Penincula. |
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Barra Honda Peak has a vast
system of independent caves, nearly 42, of which only 19 have been
explored. This
caverns are renowned for their pristine condition and conservation
efforts have helped to retain all the geo-biological features of the
area. Vertical entrances to the
caves require special equipment and trained professionals. |
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| There is little variety of wildlife, some resident species
are white faced capuchin monkeys, coyotes, armadillos and skunks,
as well as snakes and reptiles.
The park service personnel (radio
# 33-4070) can take you in and out of caves, or guide you on how
to do this and where to go once in the park.
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