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Barbilla National Park

A SINAC national park between Limón and Cartago, with a short trail and another to the Dantas River and its waterfalls. Its status is not confirmed.

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    Barbilla National Park

    Las Brisas de Pacuarito, Siquirres; according to SINAC, the entrance and station lie about 18 km south of Route 32, on a gravel road that starts at the Pacuarito River bridge. The point is the ranger station in OpenStreetMap, which SINAC places at the entrance.88.6 km from the centre

    Entry
    Not confirmed
    Hours
    Not confirmed
    Booking
    Not stated

    A national park since 1997, with 11,943 ha in Siquirres and Matina (Limón) and Turrialba (Cartago), according to SINAC. It has two trails: Los Gavilanes, about 330 m and easy, and the one to the Dantas River and its waterfalls, about 5.5 km round trip and of medium to high difficulty.

    Status not confirmed: SINAC’s page with its hours and fee is undated. Check before you go.

    Source: SINAC – Parque Nacional Barbilla (página sin fecha, consultada el 5 oct. 2026) · 2026 · +1

    Practical details and sources
    Entry
    SINAC publishes US$5.65 for foreigners, VAT included, and ₡1,130 for national adults and ₡565 for national children under 12; the page is undated (consulted on 5 October 2026). It is paid at the park, in small-denomination cash or by card. Check before you go.
    Hours
    According to SINAC, it receives visitors from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; for the Dantas River trail you must arrive between 8:00 a.m. and noon. The page is undated.
    Booking
    For the Dantas River walk you must book ahead by phone and go with a local guide, hired directly; the park provides the contacts, according to SINAC.

    Tip: The Dantas River trail has very muddy stretches and you have to cross the river to reach the waterfalls: SINAC recommends rubber boots or shoes that can get wet, insect repellent and sunscreen. Only snacks are allowed, and coolers, pets, alcohol and single-use plastics are not.

    Nearby: Rafting on the Reventazón River (14.2 km)

    Sources: SINAC – Parque Nacional Barbilla (página sin fecha, consultada el 5 oct. 2026) · SINAC – Parque Nacional Barbilla, comprar entradas

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