Tapantí National Park

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Tapantí - Cerro de la Muerte Massif National Park, is a National Park in the Central Conservation Area of Costa Rica located on the edge of the Talamanca Range, near Cartago. It protects forests to the north of Chirripó National Park, and also contains part of the Orosí River. The area known as Cerro de la Muerte Massif was added to the park on January 14, 2000. ()

Local name: Parque nacional Tapantí Elevation: 4682 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 9°44'25"N, 83°46'50"W

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CartagoCosta Rica

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Tapantí National Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Orosi, Cartago, Pejibaye District, Jiménez.

6.3 miNW
Town
Orosi, Cartago
161 min walk • One of the main highlights of Orosi is the stunning Iglesia de San José de Orosi, a beautiful colonial church that dates back to the 18th century. This historical site is a must-see for visitors interested in the region's cultural heritage.
7.2 miNE
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Pejibaye District, Jiménez
183 min walk • Pejibaye is a district of the Jiménez canton, in the Cartago province of Costa Rica. Roughly one hour South of Turrialba and two hours East of Cartago, Pejibaye is an emerging ecotourism site in Costa Rica. The Pejibaye town lies in a valley between the La Marta Wildlife Refuge and the Tapantí National Park.