Place to visit
Reserva Huaravito, Costa Rica: what it is and when to go
Reserva Huaravito is a protected area in Costa Rica (Quesada, San Carlos). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is December to March. In June there are 12 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 25. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Costa Rica
- Best time
- December to March.
- Nearest airport
- SJO San José (Alajuela), 41 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Reserva Huaravito
- Coordinates
- 10.10475, -84.56498
What it is and where
Reserva Huaravito is a protected area in Costa Rica (Quesada, San Carlos).
It is in Quesada, San Carlos, where this site lists 11 more places to see, 29 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 10.10475, -84.56498; the nearest main airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO, San José (Alajuela)), 41 km as the crow flies. How to get around Costa Rica (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Reserva Huaravito
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Costa Rica. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Reserva Huaravito is December to March.
- JanBest time11:28
- FebBest time11:41
- MarBest time11:56
- AprPossible12:14
- MayPossible12:28
- JunPossible12:35
- JulPossible12:32
- AugPossible12:20
- SepBetter not12:03
- OctBetter not11:46
- NovPossible11:32
- DecBest time11:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 25. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | December to March | April to August and November |
| Wildlife | December to March | April to August and November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Reserva Huaravito has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Costa Rica in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Costa Rica
To enter Costa Rica there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid passport and onward ticket to hand”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Costa Rica checklist. Currency: Costa Rican colón (CRC); dollars are accepted almost everywhere in tourism; plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Alberto Manuel Brenes Biological ReserveNature reserve in central Costa Rica16 km
- Cerro Espíritu SantoVolcano18 km
- Our Lady of Mercy ChurchChurch building in Grecia Canton, Costa Rica28 km
- Museo FerroviarioMuseum28 km
- Porvenir VolcanoVolcano in Costa Rica29 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Costa Rica guide.
More in Costa Rica: Nature
- Cocos Island: island in the Pacific Ocean administered by Costa Rica
- La Amistad International Park: international park
- Arenal Volcano: Active stratovolcano in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
- Irazú Volcano: mountain in Costa Rica
- Cerro Chirripó: mountain in Costa Rica
- Poás Volcano: mountain in Costa Rica
Every Costa Rica place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Reserva Huaravito?
It is a protected area in Costa Rica.
When is the best time to visit Reserva Huaravito?
December to March. In June there are 12 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 25.
How do you get to Reserva Huaravito?
The nearest main airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), 41 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Costa Rica is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Costa Rica map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Alberto Manuel Brenes Biological Reserve, Cerro Espíritu Santo, Our Lady of Mercy Church. The rest is in the Costa Rica guide.
Keep reading
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