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Visiting La Amistad International Park
La Amistad International Park is the largest national park in Costa Rica at 479,000 acres. It borders reach throughout Cordillera de Talamanca, a mountain range over 3800 meters of altitude. La Amistad is home to two-thirds of plant and animal species found in Costa Rica, tropical lowland rainforest, cloud forest, tropical upland rainforest and rainy paramo. It is called “La Amistad” (the friendship) because the park is shared with Panama. La Amistad National Park is one of the most biodiverse locations in Central America. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is largely unexplored. Scientists are still discovering new species there and it is home to several indigenous communities including the Naso, Bribri and Ngobe-Buglé.
This protected area is vital for Costa Rica biodiversity and conservation. The rugged terrain and intense jungle make it difficult for tourists to visit. You won’t find convenient amenities there. You will find an incredible amount of plant and animal species. All six tropical cats live there, as well as over 600 bird species, 300 species of reptiles and amphibians, monkeys coatis and over 100 species of fish.
La Amistad International Park is the largest and the most remote National Park in Costa Rica. Because it is so untouched, you will find unbeatable biodiversity. La Amistad consists of diverse habitats from the tropical lowland rainforest to the tundra ecosystem. There are also Cloud forests in the Northern part. 
If you’re visiting La Amistad, you’re visiting to hike! Hiking in La Amistad International Park is a once in a lifetime experience. However, you need a guide to help you navigate this tremendous park. A guide will not only help you spot wildlife, but he’ll keep on the designated paths so you’ll have a safe, incredible trip. 
Amistad is surrounded by other parks and reserves, including 
La Amistad International Park reached the Sector Pittier via San Vito de Coto Brus. The trails there lead to the Canasta River, La Catarata (waterfall), the Cerro Pittier and the Valle del Silencio (Valley of the Silence). The Sector of the Tres Colinas (three hills) has trails that will take you to Sabanas Esperanza and Cerro Kamuk. If you want to get to the Altamira Sector, its located close to Buenos Aires has trails that will take you to the Valle del Silencio, Gigantes Bosques, Canasta and Sabanas Esperanza. To explore this park ask about the various tours offered there. The park has two camping sites, complete with electricity and drinking water, restrooms and showers. In addition, there is also an observatory and research facility available to biologists and scientists.
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