4/5 - Good
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The park opens too late and closes too early for ideal wildlife viewing. Otherwise, we liked it.
Carara National Park
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Hotel Pico Colorado
Price was ￥209,718, price is now ￥183,168 per person
￥183,168
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Apr 15 - Apr 19
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San Francisco (SFO) to San José (SJO)
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
This has been one of my best experiences, a cozy, comfortable hotel with a great view, plus the people are very friendly. I’ll rate this hotel a 10/10 .
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
Reviews of Carara National Park
4.3
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
JaDe
Pay the extra for a guide.
4/5 - Good
Shar
Get a guide and bring binoculars for bird watching. Beautiful, less crowded park than some others in the area.
4/5 - Good
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