Tapanti National Park: the place to spot a quetzal
Area | 144,058 acres |
Location | Cartago Province |
Max. Elevation | 8,397' |
Precipitation | up to 280 inches annually |
Date of Creation | February, 1982 |
The Tapanti National Park, in the Macizo Cerro la Muerte protects forested areas in the northern Talamanca Mountain region, north of Chirripo National Park. The Rio Grande de Orosi, with many other rivers and creeks joining the main river, traverses the park.
The upper Orosi River Valley watershed is one of the rainiest areas of Costa Rica, receiving up to 280 inches of rain annually. It eventually drains into Lake Cachi, the site of the Cachi Dam and Angostura hydroelectric project.
The Oropendola and Pantanoso trails lead to a swimming area with picnic tables and grills. La Pava trail takes you to the Salto and Palmitas Waterfalls. Arboles Caidos trail is a heavily forested nature hike.
