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Protected Areas
by UNESCO in order to protect important ecological systems in the country.
Barbilla is also home to the Cabécar people, the second largest indigenous group in Costa Rica, who have a rich cultural and historical heritage. Their main livelihood is hunting and fishing, along with planting bananas, cassava and cereals. It is located next to the
Chirripó Indigenous Reserve, the inhabitants of which continue to practice their traditions in a modest way. Among the main attractions is the Danta River, which, in addition to its scenic beauty, has cool, crystalline waters that are perfect for a swim. From the Dos Ramos sector, you can see the indigenous villages of more than 300 inhabitants and the Cerro Tigre, with an altitude of 1,617 masl
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