Tapantí National Park
National Park Cloud forest park protecting highland rivers and biodiversity
Tapantí National Park in Cartago protects montane rainforest and river valleys on the Caribbean slope; visitors come for hiking, birdwatching, waterfalls and the park’s role in regional watershed protection.
Tapantí National Park is a protected area in Cartago Province, Costa Rica, conserving montane and cloud-forest ecosystems. It protects important headwaters for rivers and preserves high-biodiversity forest.
The landscape contains steep forested slopes, fast-flowing streams and waterfalls, with trails that provide access for hiking and wildlife observation. The park is notable for high rainfall and lush vegetation.
Costa Rica established the protected area to conserve watershed values and native forest, integrating it into the country’s broader national park network for conservation and regulated public use.
The park is located in the highlands of Cartago Province in central Costa Rica, in the broader Orosí and Reventazón watershed region, southeast of the provincial capital.
- Cloud-forest and watershed protection: The park protects high-rainfall montane and cloud-forest environments that are important for watershed protection and wildlife habitat.
- Visitor practicalities: Good birdwatching and streamside trails are primary attractions; weather is often wet so waterproof clothing is advised.
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Weather & Climate near Tapantí National Park #
Tapantí National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 14°C to 26°C. Heavy rainfall (2974 mm/year), wettest in May.
January
January is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Heavy rain (208 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (361 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Heavy rain (338 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Heavy rain (253 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Heavy rain (304 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Heavy rain (321 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Heavy rain (345 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Heavy rain (212 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Heavy rain (263 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
