Located in a corner of the Orosi Valley 25 mi/40 km southeast of San Jose, Tapanti National Park is a quiet refuge that protects a luxuriant cloud forest, a spectacular waterfall and an emerald river perfect for swimming. The forests that drape the steep terrain contain some 211 species of birds, including quetzals, but the dense foliage makes them tough to spot. Hiking trails begin at the ranger station beside the entrance.
