Introducing Carate
It’s 45km by dirt road from Puerto Jiménez around the Cabo Matapalo to the end of the road at Carate, near La Leona ranger station in Parque Nacional Corcovado. This ride is an adventure in itself, as the narrow, bumpy dirt road winds its way around dense rain forest, through gushing rivers and across windswept beaches. Birdlife and other wildlife are prolific along this stretch: keep your eyes peeled and hang on tight. The ‘village’ of Carate consists of the airstrip, the pulpería, and that’s it.
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Last updated: Apr 1, 2009
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RE: Overnight to Sirena Station
by SoloHobo 10 September 2011
You can not hike from Drake Bay (San Pedrillo Ranger Station) to Sirena, the trail is closed. You can take a boat from DB to San Pedrillofor…
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RE: Tour Puerto Jimenez - Corcovado Nationalpark – Beginnig of November
by xelas 06 September 2011
Also be aware that hiking from Carate to La Sirena is about 8 hours. So basically you will hike in, rest in the afternoon (with possible…
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Ballardo Diaz Jaguarman - the guide or not the guide
by xelas 01 September 2011
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