About El Tapir Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION OF EL TAPIR RESERVE
El Tapir Nature Reserve is a privately owned forest reserve adjacent to Braulio Carrillo National Park and at La Selva Biological Station. Its main attraction is the hummingbird feeders, where the much sought-after and not readily seen Snowcap hummingbird is regularly seen. The reserve also features a number of forested trails where birds characteristic of the area can be seen. Those same birds are also present down the road at Quebrada Ranger Station in Braulio Carrillo National Park.
LOCATION OF EL TAPIR RESERVE
El Tapir Nature Reserve is about a 20 minute drive from La Selva Biological Stations and about a mile east of Quebrada Ranger Station in Braulio Carrillo National Park. It is located along Highway 32 about an hour north of San Jose.
TOURS VISITING EL TAPIR RESERVE
 | 2012 Costa Rica Highlights Photo Tour Jan 28-Feb 5, 2012 (9 days, 8 nights) Price: $2660; (Single Suppl $350) Carara, La Selva, Talamanca Highlands Click for Tour Details |
 | 2012 Costa Rica Hotspots Tour Feb 4-12, 2012 (9 days, 8 nights) Price: $2660; (Single Suppl $350) Carara, La Selva, Talamanca Highlands Click for Tour Details |
 | 2012 Costa Rica Hotspots II Tour Mar 10-18, 2012 (9 days, 8 nights) Price: $2660; (Single Suppl $350) Carara, La Selva, Talamanca Highlands Click for Tour Details |
 | 2012 Summer Costa Rica Tour Jul 7-15, 2012 (9 days, 8 nights) Price: $2660; (Single Suppl $350) Carara, La Selva, Talamanca Highlands Click for Tour Details |
 | 2013 Costa Rica Highlights Photo Tour Jan 19-27, 2013 (9 days, 8 nights) Price: $TBA; (Single Suppl $TBA) Carara, La Selva, Talamanca Highlands Click for Tour Details |
 | 2013 Costa Rica Hotspots Tour Jan 26-Feb 3, 2013 (9 days, 8 nights) Price: $TBA; (Single Suppl $TBA) Carara, La Selva, Talamanca Highlands Click for Tour Details |
 | 2013 Costa Rica Hotspots II Tour Mar 16-24, 2013 (9 days, 8 nights) Price: $TBA; (Single Suppl $TBA) Carara, La Selva, Talamanca Highlands Click for Tour Details |
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