This area known as Tapanti, was before named National Wild Life Refugee and National Park Tapanti. It is located in Orosi, Paraiso, Cartago.

It is 6080 hectares long and its altitude goes from 1220 to 2560msnm. One of the rainiest zones in Costa Rica, there is a 6500mm annual valuation registered, it even got to 8000mm once. The rainiest period goes from May to October.

Orosi's Big River crosses this area, in which many other rivers fall. This vital liquid is used to produce hydro electric energy and also to supply water to a big portion of the metropolitan area.

National Park Tapanti protects a wide diversity of natural resources. There are around 45 mammals species, some of them are endangered species such as wild goat, wild rabbit, raccoon, white face monkey, etc.

There are also 260 birds species like quetzals, hawks, turkey hens, parrots, wild hens among others. Some reptile species like lizards, and snakes. There is a total amount of 28 reptile species, and 28 amphibious like salamanders, frogs and toads.

Insects are also very abundant and many of them are still unknown for scientists. Diurnal butterflies have beautiful colors and nocturnal butterflies like Thysania agripina, is considered the biggest butterfly in America and also the biggest from other insects species like wasps, drones and crickets.

Among the flora, we can find oak trees, magnolia, orchids, moss and ferns, just to name a few.

National Park Tapanti is a real home for natural species. In fact is one of the most significant natural places in Costa Rica. If you want to know and appreciate pure nature visit this park and enjoy its natural views.

To get there go to Cartago, continue to Paraiso, Orosi, Rio Macho y Tapanti. The road works throughout the whole year and any vehicle can be used. If you travel by bus use the bus that goes to Orosi and Rio Macho (east side of Capuchinos Priests Church), then walk 9 km.

 

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