Reserva Biológica Lomas de Barbudal

Northwestern Costa Rica


Forming a cohesive unit with Palo Verde, the 26 sq m Lomas de Barbudal is an option for more off-the-beaten-track independent hiking. You can explore the tropical dry forest reserve on several different trails, including a hike along a river to a poza (watering hole) or a lovely waterfall. The turnoff from the Interamericana is 14km southeast of Liberia and 12km northwest of Bagaces.


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