Braulio Carrillo National Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Braulio Carrillo National Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Tortuguero National Park and Canals Day Trip from San Jose

• Rainforest Aerial Tram Half Day Pass – Braulio Carrillo Park

• Chocolate Workshop. Private Tour from San Jose

• Chocolate Tour with Bike machines near San Jose

• Zipline Tour in Braulio Carrillo National Park From San José

Tickets to enter Braulio Carrillo National Park cost US$12 for non-resident adults and US$5 for non-resident children ages 2–12; kids under 2 enter for free. Costa Rican citizens and residents pay 1,000 colones for adults and 500 colones for children ages 2–12.

Yes, Braulio Carrillo National Park offers hiking, ziplining, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, wildlife spotting, birdwatching, and scenic aerial tram rides over lush rainforest about an hour from San José. To experience all the park has to offer in a single day, consider booking an organized tour that handles round-trip transportation and reservations for the park's many activities.

Per one customer who booked the Zipline Canopy & Whitewater Rafting Tour. Private tour: "A BANG for the Buck! This trip was worth every penny, but beware, you have to be in good shape to do this. The guides were fantastic and knew what they were doing. Lunch time was great and at the right time, and the trip was pleasantly exhausting."

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.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Braulio Carrillo National Park. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around San José:

• Arenal Volcano National Park

• San Jose Central Market (Mercado Central)

• La Paz Waterfall Gardens

• Poas Volcano National Park

• National Theater (Teatro Nacional)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in San José.