Unlike the volcanic stone found throughout northern Costa Rica, the Barra Honda area of the Tempisque Basin where the Nicoya Peninsula joins the mainland has a foundation of limestone. Water has cut extensive caves through the small mountains of the park, and this is its best know feature.However, the park also has well maintained hiking trails. The protected tropical dry forest (though mostly secondary) within its borders is some of the last in the world, and very different from the rain and cloud forest that attract many ecological tourist to Costa Rica.
Stalactites, stalagmites and other calcareous formations of the more than 40 limestone caverns are the main attraction at Barra Honda National Park. The caves are all in relatively good condition because their vertical entrances are difficult to negotiate. This is also why you need climbing gear, and a guide.
• What to bring:
Camera, walking shoes, light weight clothes, hat, and repellent.
• What’s included?:
Transport roundtrip, entrance to the park, climbing gear, lunch, drinks and experienced guide.
• Price: $95.00 U.S per person • Pick up time: 7:00 AM
• Duration: 6 hours
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