Hitoy-Cerere Biological Reserve

This national reserve, located south of Limon in the Talamanca Mountain Range, features a dense rainforest and many rushing rivers. Its name comes from the indigenous words “hitoy”, which means “wooly”, and “cerere”, which means “clear” – literally meaning a place of clear rivers with thick wooly moss.

The Hitoy-Cerere Reserve is part of the La Amistad Caribe Conservation Area, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hot and humid habitat is home to many endangered species.