Costa Rica's towering jungles create a dome of wilderness that visitors have plentiful opportunities to enjoy. While a number of parks and trails provide ample places to spot the nation's ground-bound wildlife, there are much fewer chances for travelers to experience the life of those species of the canopy.
At Braulio Carrillo National Park, however, the canopy becomes a main walkway. The park has a series of cable cars that move through the park's canopy, providing more than 1.6 miles of trails in the sky. The cars have large, open sides, which allow park guests to get unadulterated panoramic views of all the species of flora and fauna this tropical canopy has to offer.
Travelers looking for a more challenging vista point can choose to climb Volcan Barva, a 9,534-foot volcano which remains only accessible by foot. The trails, which can be arduous at times, is quite beautiful as well, with many of the pathways leading to crater lakes along the way. However, routes to the summit can often be rocky and unkempt, so quality gear is encouraged for any hiker.
Hang with the trees in Braulio Carrillo National Park
Posted on Friday, April 27th, 2012
