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El Iral Bosque Nuboso

Posted on April 20, 2025December 17, 2024 by Ultimate Guide

About: Located in the mountains between San Jose and Cartago, this private reserve is in a cloud forest, which provides a unique climate and conditions. They offer extensive hiking trails for self-guided adventures, or guided tours that take you deeper into the forest including one that reaches a viewpoint overlooking a lagoon and another that takes you down to the lagoon. They also offer night walk tours. They have a beautiful restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows that provide breathtaking views.

Province: San Jose

Starting from: Downtown San Jose

Time to reach from starting location: 1 hour 3 minutes

Time needed for activity: 3+ hours

Kid friendly: Yes

Wheelchair accessible: Yes

What to wear and bring: Comfortable clothes, warm clothes, walking or hiking shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, hat, sunglasses, poncho or rain jacket, field guides, camera, binoculars, backpack, water, snacks, pack lunch

Tips: Dress warmly in layers as it is at high elevation and temperatures can be cool. On busy weekends and holidays, it is best to make a reservation for the restaurant. A 4×4 SUV is recommended to arrive.

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/R4xhNNgyBRPq3jjH7

Website: https://www.eliral.com/

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