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Find and explore the national parks in Costa Rica with this interactive map. Learn about the biodiversity, wildlife, and attractions of each park and plan your trip with a free custom itinerary.
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
- Tortuguero National Park
- Corcovado National Park, OSA Peninsula
- Piedras Blancas National Park
- Arenal Volcano National Park
- Manuel Antonio National Park
- Ballena Marine National Park, South Pacific Coast
- Carara National Park, Central Pacific Coast
- Palo Verde National Park, Guanacaste
- Rincon de La Vieja National Park, Guanacaste
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The Monteverde Cloud Forestis one of the most popular destinations in Costa Rica. About 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity rest in this tiny area and about 10% of the plants found there can be seen nowhere else in the world. This is a must-visit for birdwatchers and wildlife lovers. 100% of the proceeds from entrance fees go towards education and res...
Tortuguero National Park is a truly unique destination as it’s accessible only by airplane or boat. That doesn’t keep it from being the third most popular in the country, however! Tortuguero National Parkhas a massive variety of flora and fauna, thanks to the eleven different habitats that rest within its boundaries. A boat or kayak trip down the T...
Named “the most biologically intense place on earth” by National Geographic, Corcovado National Park is the largest park in Costa Rica. It covers nearly half of the beautiful and untouched Osa Peninsula. Its popularity with scientists and ecologists alike is no surprise – it contains one of the last remaining areas of lowland tropical rainforest in...
Piedras Blancas National Park is located in the southern zone of Costa Rica just off the Osa Peninsula. The forest is covered in verdant, Jurassic forest and is home to many species of endemic plants and animals. Piedras Blancas is an important wildlife corridor because it connects to Corcovado National Park, and is one of the few places in Costa R...
Arenal Volcanowithin Arenal Volcano National Park is one of the most recognized attractions in the country. Covering 290 square miles, the conservation area covers eight of the 12 life zones in Costa Rica and is a popular destination for all kinds of travelers. There are numerous lodges and hotels in the area, catering to everything from adventure ...
The jewel of Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio National Parkis the smallest park in the country, yet has some of the most impressive landscapes. Forbes magazine named it among the most beautiful parks in the country in 2011. The variety is part of the charm. Think white sand beaches nestled into coves, the lush tropical forest along the edges, huge mounta...
Situated on the South Pacific Coastof Costa Rica, Ballena Marine National Park is a primarily oceanic park, with 110 hectares of land and 5375 of the sea. It’s named after the humpback whales that migrate from July to October, and then again from December through March. In a country with 11 times more marine territory than land, Costa Rica’s Ballen...
Located on the Central Pacific Coast, Carara National Park is the most northern rainforest experience on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Originally a biological reserve, the park upgraded to a national park in 1998. The park is perhaps most famous for its wild scarlet macaw population but has a wealth of other tropical bird species that attract bi...
Palo Verde National Park is an often-overlooked wonder of wetlands amid the tropical dry forests of the Guanacaste province. The park is flooded by the Tempisque River to create a marshy home for an abundance of wetland bird species such as Roseate Spoonbills, Egrets, Wood Storks, and Herons. In the green season (from June through November), the pa...
Rincon de la Vieja is the tallest and most active volcano in Costa Rica’s north-west region of Guanacasteat 6,286 feet above sea level. Its name which translates to “Corner of the Old Woman” comes from a legend of a native princess whose lover is thrown into the crater by her angry father. She spends the remainder of her life wandering the volcanic...
Explore the diverse and stunning natural beauty of Costa Rica's 28 national parks and reserves, from rainforests to volcanoes to marine life. Learn about the wildlife, habitats, attractions, and tours of each park and reserve.
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Franke, Joseph (1993). "Costa Rica's National Parks and Preserves". External links. SINAC official site; Costa Rica National Parks (English) Map and Introduction of Costa Rica National Parks; National Parks of Costa Rica, Reserves and Protected areas; National Parks of Costa Rica (audio-visual)
ParkCoordinates [3]Area [4]Attractions12,124 ha (29,960 acres)Arenal Volcano, 1,633 m (5,358 ft) in ...5,330 ha (13,200 acres)Located on the Pacific Ocean. 5,160 ha ...11,955 ha (29,540 acres)Elevations from 110 m (360 ft) to 1,600 m ...2,295 ha (5,670 acres)The park features extensive limestone ...- Poás Volcano National Park, 1955
- La Amistad International Park, 1991 km²
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- San Lucas Island National Park, 4.49 km²
Learn about the diversity and conservation of Costa Rica's national parks, which protect 25% of the country's land and 75% of its biodiversity. Explore the map and discover the top parks to visit, from Arenal Volcano to Cocos Island.
Interactive map of all the National Parks, Volcanoes and protected Wildlife Reserves in Costa Rica. For more information on each location visit...
