Braulio Carrillo National Park Tours and Tickets

The main attractions of Braulio Carrillo National Park are the Barva and Cacho Negro volcanoes, the park’s mostly-untouched forest, and its extreme biodiversity. Inside the national park, visitors will also find attractions such as aerial trams, ziplines, and special gardens that allow them to experience more of the park’s nature.

Yes, there are many hiking options in Braulio Carrillo National Park. Visitors can hike a selection of trails around Barva volcano, including viewpoints and walking up to its crater lake. Closer to San Jose, there are the Zurqui hiking trails around Zurqui Hill. One of the most challenging treks in the park is the hike to Cacho Negro.

Yes, travelers can book guided tours of Braulio Carrillo National Park, which helps make the park more accessible for a half-day or full-day visit. Tours leave from San Jose and generally include various activities, from nature walks and visiting hanging bridges to ziplining and riding aerial trams.

Braulio Carrillo National Park is home to many creatures and wildlife, including monkeys, jaguars, tapirs, and sloths. However, most of these animals are generally hard to find in the thick forest and remote reaches of Braulio Carrillo National Park. Some of the park’s resident bird species may be easier to spot, such as the various hummingbird, antbird, and tanager species.

There are three ranger stations in Braulio Carrillo National Park, with basic amenities, trail displays, and rangers onsite. One is located at the Barva volcano entrance on the park’s western side, one in the Quebrada Gonzalez sector not far from Las Minas, and one near Zurqui just off Highway 32.

Yes, camping in Braulio Carrillo National Park is allowed at the specially designed campsite in the Barva Volcano sector. Visitors will need to pay a small fee in addition to the national park entrance fee to camp there. Those planning on camping should ensure they arrive before the park closes and have everything they need for an overnight stay.