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An incredibly beautiful biological reserve, the Hitoy-Cerere Biological Reserve is a fascinating place to explore. Located some 60 km south of Puerto Limon in Limon province, this reserve forms part of the Cordillera de Talamanca and lies southwest of the La Estrella Valley. Rarely visited and relatively unknown, what makes visiting the Hitoy-Cerere Biological Reserve worth it, is the pristine and varied wildlife that can be found here.
Evergreen forests, cascading waterfalls, gushing rivers, verdant vegetation and beautiful streams, all add to the beauty of this reserve, giving you an almost surreal feeling as if you have escaped to another world. If you plan on trekking here, do keep in mind that there are no visitor facilities, except for a ranger station that sits along a steep and slippery trail. Hiking is permitted throughout the reserve; however, it is best to walk alongside a stream, as the forest itself is quite dense and often impenetrable in some places. Among the wettest reserves in Costa Rica, it is best to come here during the dry season, when there is less rain so that you can explore the park more easily.
Named from the Bribri words hitoy, which means woolly and refers to the moss that covers the river rocks and cerere, which means clean water, the Hitoy Cerere Biological Reserve offers a great wilderness experience. The trees here grow as high as 30 meters, and are usually all covered in moss and other epiphytes.
Tapirs and jaguars are among the many animals that can be spotted in this reserve, along with a number of endangered species such as the three-toed sloth, the neotropic river otter and the silky anteater. Opossums, monkeys, tayras, armadillos, pacas, deer, agoutis and tiger cats are also common animals here. If you enjoy bird watching, then you can spot over 300 bird species at the reserve on any given day. Montezuma oropendolas, keel-billed toucans, green kingfishers, turkey vultures and spectacled owls can all be found living here.
Easily accessible by car, take the main highway from San Jose to Limon and then drive south to Cahuita. From here, it is a short drive to the Hitoy Cerere Biological Reserve. If you like guided tours of the park are also available.
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