What makes this national park so special are the many limestone caves located in the 2300 hectares big area. Bizzare stalagtits and stalagmites can be seen, which developed during millions of years. Their different colors give the caves kind of a mystic flair. Many precolumbian items with religious character have been found there, which shows us that even the people in before had this impression. The sound of the bats even amplifies it. Most caves go vertical and therefore can not be visited without extensive equipment. Only  "Cuevita" (small cave) goes horizontal and can be visited without any technique, if you bring sufficient lamps. Only about 20 caves have been explored so far and you should have a course in spealogy and the necessary experience, before you decide to explore them, what is prohibited by the park administration anyway. On the way to the caves, you walk through dry forest, in which different animals like for example monkeys, trunk bears and stags live. If you want to visit the park, drive from Nicoya to Santa Ana. The rest of the distance has to be walked. Park is open from 8 am to 4 pm. The Entrance fee is US$ 6 per person. There are guides available asking for another US$ 6, but it is worth to take them. There is also a camping place.

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