The hilly region of the Reserva Caracolí is only accessible by foot or mule during the rainy season. It is characterized by its small-scale farming structures. Besides the dominating cattle pastures, in the past mainly cacao, mandarins and other fruit trees were planted on small areas. On the steep slopes you can find here and there still very original forests. However, most of the still existing forests are no less valuable secondary forests.
Meaning Caracolí: The Caracolí tree (Anacardium excelsum) is a wild form of the cashew tree known to us. It can grow over 40 m high and has a round, cylindrical trunk.