Visiting Costa Rica’s national parks is an unforgettable experience, but it’s important to be prepared and know how to reserve your tickets in advance. Below is a complete guide to help you secure your entry easily, whether you’re a local or an international visitor.
Online Booking and Purchase
The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) has set up an online platform where you can purchase and reserve your tickets to various national parks in the country. Here are the parks you can book through this platform:
- Chirripó National Park: San Gerardo, San Jerónimo, and Herradura Sectors.
- Poás Volcano National Park
- Tortuguero National Park: Cuatro Esquinas and Cerro Tortuguero Sectors.
- San Lucas Island National Park
- Irazú Volcano National Park: Prusia and Craters Sectors.
- Manuel Antonio National Park
- Braulio Carrillo National Park: Barva Volcano Sector.
- Tapantí National Park
- Tenorio Volcano National Park
- Carara National Park
- Rincón de la Vieja National Park
You can access the online reservation platform at the following link: Online Purchase and Reservation
Phone Reservations
Some national parks allow you to make reservations over the phone. For example:
- Barra Honda National Park: You can call 2659-1551, 8721-2444, or 8539-1010 to make your reservation.
Email Reservations
For certain national parks, you can make a reservation by sending an email. This applies to:
- Corcovado National Park: San Pedrillo and La Leona Sectors. You can reserve by emailing [email protected].
Guanacaste Conservation Area Parks
Reservations for the national parks within the Guanacaste Conservation Area, such as Santa Rosa National Park (Marine and Historical Sectors) and Horizontes Experimental Forest Station, can be made through the website reservaciones.acguanacaste.ac.cr.
Turrialba Volcano National Park Reservation
To visit Turrialba Volcano National Park, you can book your ticket through the website www.icetur.com/volc%C3%A1n-turrialba or email [email protected].
On-Site Ticket Purchase
Finally, some national parks allow you to buy tickets directly at the park’s ticket office. This is the case for:
- Arenal Volcano National Park
Final Tips
- Plan Ahead: It’s recommended to make your reservations well in advance, especially during peak seasons.
- Check for Restrictions: Some parks have capacity restrictions or require specific reservations for certain sectors.
- Be Aware of Cancellation Policies: Make sure you know the cancellation or date change policies to avoid any issues.
Enjoy the nature and wonders that Costa Rica’s national parks have to offer. Your next adventure awaits!
