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What Is a Rain Forest?
Tropical dry forests yes, sounds like a contradiction receive less rainfall.
They also suggest bringing binoculars and water bottles.
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Is there an ideal time to visit?
Potoy suggested visiting between the months of February and May.
More than 25% of Costa Rica consists of national parks and protected regions.
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As diverse as the country itself, many of the parks contain several different types of rain forests.
These are just a few of the nearly 30 national parks to consider for your visit to Costa Rica.
The closest major airport is San Jose, about a three-hour drive away.
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Night tours, zip lines, and hanging bridges let visitors experience an array of wildlife.
The rainy season runs from May until November, with October the wettest month and March the driest.
Outside of the park, visitors can stay nearby in the town of Drake Bay.
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Located on the Caribbean coast,Cahuitaprotects more than 2,600 acres of land.
A marked five-mile hiking trail through the forest is the only way to explore its abundant wildlife.
Day trips are available from the popular tourist area of Guanacaste, where there is an adult-onlyall-inclusive resort.
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(Tortugais the Spanish word for turtle.)
The wet, humid area receives up to 250 inches of rain annually.
Licensed guides take guests on night tours, with dark clothing and minimal lighting to protect the turtles.
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Visitors can also see birds, monkeys, iguanas, crocodiles, manatees, jaguars, and more.
Many visitors end their days with a relaxing soak in one of the parks hot springs.
Scarlet macaws, toucans, grebes, trogons, herons, and endangered species attract ornithologists and birdwatchers.
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Sloths, howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys, armadillo, deer, and anteaters are among the parks wildlife.
Camping is not permitted in the park.
During the wettest months from August to October, trails near the river may be impassable due to flooding.
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The nearest city is La Cruz, about a mile from the parks Pitilla area.
This part of Costa Rica is generally hotter, and the dry season goes from December to April.
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