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Detailed Road Map of
Barva County Costa Rica
Barva de Heredia is perhaps best known for the dormant Barva Volcano,
with its forest covered crater, and the National Park Braulio Carrillo. Extreme
adventure for the brave tourists - try some waterfall rappelling in Sacramento
de Barva. These vacation destinations are within an easy drive of the capital
city San Jose.
Another part of this secluded
area includes a mountain range containing a trio of peaks commonly known
as The Three Marys. Barva has a cloud
forest and several riparian settings where numerous rivers and Nacientes (streams)
spring. Birdwatching in this area is excellent, as it is a habitat for the Quetzal, as well as many other birds, mammals
and reptiles.
Barva is a small town outside
Heredia, with plenty of history and culture to supplement
its stunning volcano-side location. And while there you can
attempt the climb of nearly 3,000m, or content yourself with
some excellent hiking and wildlife encounters on the lower
volcano slopes.
Many tourists enjoy the coffee plantation tours operated by Costa Rica's
largest coffee exporter, Cafe Britt, including a stage skit and lunch.
Mountain biking is a popular sport in the Barva region, with a cool climate
and beautiful scenery along the roads. Easy bike riding in the foothills
and more strenous climbing the trails to the volcanoes. |
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