Size:2,295 hectares
Distance from San José:335 Kilometers
Trails:Yes.
Dry Season:January through March.
Barra Honda National Park was created in 1971 to protect its famous cave systems. Although most of the park has been cut over in the past, wildlife is fairly abundant and increasing with protection. A good trail system takes the visitors to the caves, where unusual limestone formations offer spectacular views. The park is located east of the town of Nicoya, on the northern part of the Nicoya Penincula.
There is little variety of wildlife, some resident species are white faced capuchin monkeys, coyotes, armadillos and skunks, as well as snakes and reptiles.
The park service personnel (radio # 33-4070) can take you in and out of caves, or guide you on how to do this and where to go once in the park.
Barra Honda Peak has a vast system of independent caves, nearly 42, of which only 19 have been explored. This caverns are renowned for their pristine condition and conservation efforts have helped to retain all the geo-biological features of the area. Vertical entrances to the caves require special equipment and trained professionals.
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