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Reserva Natural Cabo Blanco
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Carlie
April 18, 2022
Cabo Blanco holds a special place in the history of Costa Rica. It was the country’s first area that was protected for nature conservation, and the first National Park created in Costa Rica in 1963. Cabo Blanco was originally established as an "Absolute Nature Reserve" whose access was restricted to scientists and park rangers. Today visitors are allowed to hike through the reserve on two designated trails: the "Sueco" and the "Danes Trail". You can increase your chances of seeing animals if you move slowly and silently through the trails, or sit quietly at a riverside. In dry season the visibility through the thickets is better, as many trees and shrubs shed their leaves. At the entrance to the nature reserve you find a booth with information about the wildlife and history of Cabo Blanco. The rangers at the station are very helpful in answering questions and there is also a tap for filling up water bottles.
Cabo Blanco holds a special place in the history of Costa Rica. It was the country’s first area that was protected for nature conservation, and the first National Park created in Costa Rica in 1963. Cabo Blanco was originally established as an "Absolute Nature Reserve" whose access was restricted t…
Dave
May 25, 2021
Costa Rica’s first nature reserve. There are two options for hiking here, the short loop (~1.5 hours rounds trip) and the longer loop (~4 hours) which opens up to a beach. The longer loop is a difficult hike so be prepared, and start early in the day. The reserve is closed Monday and Tuesday
Coralia
December 3, 2018
Absolute Natural Reserve it is a long walk for young kids or non athletic adults
Gali
June 27, 2018
Beautiful hike to the cabo blanco beach. 4 hours tour.
Joseph
April 19, 2017
If you go right when they open you might be more likely to see wild life. I you want a long hike you can go all the way to the beach. It's a lovely hike but nothing you absolutely can't miss.
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