Travels to Central Valley
The private shuttle picked me up at 10 a.m., and I was welcomed on board with smiles and a chorus of hellos. Alvaro, our guide, explained that our trip to the private reserve, adjacent to Braulio Carrillo National Park, would take about an hour. Ominously, he offered rain ponchos to us all – “well we’re going to a rainforest, after all,” he said with a grin. A quick glance outside seconded his words: gray clouds peppered the sky, and the horizon looked stormy.
As we drove toward San Jose to pick up additional passengers, Alvaro began …
Location: Central Valley, Heredia »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Canopy Tours, National Parks & Reserves, Private Parks & Reserves »
The Heredia-San Jose bus dropped me off just three blocks from INBioparque’s main entrance. Heading west, I walked along the quiet and sunny Santo Domingo boulevard, mentally reviewing what I already knew about the wilderness park. I was excited: though I live in Costa Rica, it’s almost impossible to see and do everything that the country has to offer. INBioparque would provide me with a general overview of Costa Rica’s major ecosystems, and allow me to explore both the flora and fauna that makes each so unique.
At the front entrance, I met my private guide, …
Location: Central Valley, Heredia »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Private Parks & Reserves »
I saw the signs every time I entered Heredia from San Jose, but had never visited the popular wildlife park. However, with a trip to INBioparque planned for just a few days ahead, I decided to read up on the organization. What I learned was not only inspiring, but exciting – Costa Rica’s beautiful mountains, forests, beaches and volcanoes were clearly protected by knowledgeable and concerned individuals.
The National Institute of Biodiversity (INBio) was established in 1989 as a private research organization and biodiversity management center. At the time, there existed no organization to study Costa …
Location: Central Valley, Heredia »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Private Parks & Reserves »
