Tapanti National Park

Costa Rica National Parks

Tapanti National Park, Macizo Cerro La Muerte

Tapantí National Park, sometimes called Orosí National Park, is a National Park in the Pacific La Amistad Conservation Area of Costa Rica located on the edge of the Talamanca Range, near Cartago. It protects forests to the north of Chirripó National Park, and also contains part of the Orosí River.

Park Attractions

The Tapanti National Park, Macizo Cerro La Muerte protects forested areas in the northern Talamanca Mountain region, north of Chirripo National Park. The park is traversed by the Rio Grande de Orosi, with many other rivers and creeks joining the main river.

The upper Orosi River Valley watershed is one of the rainiest areas of Costa Rica, receiving up to 280 inches of rain annually. It eventually drains into Lake Cachi, the site of the Cachi Dam and Angostura hydroelectric project.

	Driving Directions To reach Tapanti National Park, take the road southeast out of Cartago toward Paraiso, then continue to follow the signs to Orosi. Continue through town and keep on the main road all the way until it ends at the park. The Biological Station near Tapanti National Park can be reached by continuing through Cartago on the Interamerican Highway. Shortly after you pass the turnoff to Copey de Dota, the road to the Station will be on your left. Park Facilities and Hours The Pittier Ranger Station at Tapanti is open for visitor attention from 5am to 5pm. Hiking trails lead to scenic overlooks and picnic areas. Oropendula Trail and Pantanoso Trail lead to a swimming area with picnic tables and grills. La Pava Trail takes you to the Salto and Palmitas Waterfalls. Arboles Caidos Trail is a heavily forested nature hike.
Tapanti/Cerro de la Muerte National Park With an extension of 144,058 acres, this park protects forested areas in the northern Talamanca Mountain region, north of Chirripo National Park. The park is traversed by the Rio Grande de Orosi, with many other rivers and creeks joining the main river. The high precipitation keeps this place as one of the greenest areas of the country. It is also one of the best sites for bird watching! The park is criss-crossed by the South Interamerican highway at its highest point, 11,500 feet. The name Valle de la Muerte, (Death Valley), is owed to the deaths of the first voyagers trying to cross these mountains. They died of exposure to cold and wet conditions, the very conditions that make this such an interesting and diverse place. Category: National Parks How to get there ? The park entrance is located at Orosi, Cartago. Take highway #2 to Cartago, then to Paraiso and Orosi. Follow the signs to the Tapanti park station. Also you can drive on Highway #2 from Cartago to Copey, Dota and reach the summit of Cerro de la Muerte. When to go? The park is open every day from 7 a.m to 5 p.m. There are trails to different areas of the park. Don't forget to take a raincoat! Click on [+info] for more information. WebSite: www.costarica-nationalparks.com/tapantinationalpark.html				The La Esperanza de El Guarco Biological Station, operated by InBio is in Tapanti National Park. It has lodging for up to 15 people, with water, restrooms, showers and electricity.