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Park Attractions
The La Amistad InterNational Park is a joint effort of Costa Rica and Panama.
The Cordillera de Talamanca is a mountain
range rising from near sea level to over 3, 800 m. Because of its location
and variation in altitude, the region contains nearly a dozen different Holdridge
life zones in Costa Rica.
There is a great abundance of mammalian fauna here, including jaguars, peccaries,
white-faced monkeys, howler monkeys, tapirs, anteaters, sloths, armadillos,
pacas, deer, and agoutis. In addition, there are over 300 species of birds.
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Driving Directions
From San Jose, Costa Rica, take the interamerican highway to San
Isidro de Perez Zeledon, then south to San Vito de Coto Brus. Proceed to
Cerro Punta, and drive another 3 miles, where you will find the La Amistad
ranger station in the town of Las Nubes.
Park Facilities and Hours
The La Amistad InterNational Park station at Sector Pittier is reached via San Vito de Coto Brus. Trails lead to Rio Canasta,
La Catarata, Cerro Pittier and Valle del Silencio.
The Tres Colinas Sector
has trails that lead to Cerro Kamuk and Sabanas Esperanza.
The
Altamira Sector (near Buenos Aires, Puntarenas) has trails that lead to Valle
del Silencio, Gigantes del Bosque, Canasta and Sabanas Esperanza.
There
are two camping areas with restrooms, showers, drinking water and electricity.
Also an observatory and research facilities.
National Parks of Costa Rica
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