Barra Honda National Park

Barra Honda National Park, located east of the town of Nicoya on the northern part of the Nicoya Penincula, was created in 1971 to protect its famous cave systems. Although most of the park has been cut over in the past, with current protection in place wildlife is fairly abundant and increasing. A good trail system takes visitors to the caves, where unusual limestone formations can be observed.

Barra Honda Peak has a vast system of independent caves, nearly 42 in all, of which only 19 have been explored. These 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.

Some of the resident wild life residents include; white faced capuchin monkeys, coyotes, armadillos, skunks, snakes and other reptiles.

The park service personnel (radio # 33-4070) can take you in and out of the caves, or guide you on how to do this and where to go once in the park.