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Costa Rica National Parks – Guide to National Parks in Costa Rica

The Costa Rica national parks are a web of lands and natural or man-made monuments protected by law and conservation policies. Spread all over the country they are exposed to all sorts of climates. You can find them in places like the marine areas, dry forests, cloud forests and rainforest.

Be sure to dedicate some time to explore at least one national park when you visit this country, since that is basically the major support they receive apart from that of the government’s budget. All the money gathered from entry fees and donations goes to the maintenance and sustainability of the park and local communities.

Just how big are the National Parks in Costa Rica

The national parks of Costa Rica cover over 25% of the entire country along with reserves. Costa Rica national parks are on the top places in the world ranking for dedicating a large part of its landmass to protective areas.

Having 5% of the world’s biodiversity makes it necessary to have enough space to house all species and keep them safe from harm and extinction. The natural habitats have established boundaries set with a lawful shield. Below you’ll find a map of the approximate locations of the National Parks:

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Explore all corners of Costa Rica National Parks

  • Arenal Volcano National Park
  • Barbilla National Park
  • Barra Honda National Park
  • Braulio Carrillo National Park
  • Cahuita National Park
  • Carara National Park
  • Chirripo National Park
  • Corcovado National Park
  • Diria National Park
  • Guanacaste National Park
  • Irazu Volcano National Park
  • Juan Castro Blanco National Park
  • La Amistad International Park Costa Rica – Panama
  • Lake Arenal
  • Los Quetzales National Park
  • Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Marino Ballena National Park
  • Marino Las Baulas National Park
  • Palo Verde National Park
  • Penas Blancas National Park
  • Piedras Blancas National Park
  • Poas Volcano National Park
  • Rincon de la Vieja National Park
  • Santa Rosa National Park
  • Tapanti National Park
  • Tenorio Volcano and Miravalles Protected Zone
  • Tortuguero National Park
  • Turrialba Volcano National Park

 

What can you expect to find at the National Parks?

Most of the national parks in Costa Rica offer hike trails, camping and picnic areas along with information booths, souvenir shops, bathrooms and conference rooms. Some even offer guided visits.

Remember that when visiting a Costa Rica national park you are stepping into a protected land and that the operation policies are very strict. Considerable fines are set by law for those who disrespect these grounds and any living creature in them. These areas are managed by the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE for its Spanish name) and all of its officers are properly identified and uniformed.

Be amazed by all that Costa Rica national parks have to offer. Learn from wild animals you have never seen before in the most beautiful sceneries hidden in this small jewel of Central America.

Marino Las Baulas National Park Costa Rica

Mar 20, 2015
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The largest sea turtle, the Leatherback, can be found nesting along the shores of the over 43,000 acres of the marine park of Marino Las Baulas National Park. To the north of the popular resort town of Tamarindo can be found Marino Las Baulas National Park in Costa Rica. The...   [ Read More → ]

Marino Ballena National Park in Costa Rica

Mar 20, 2015
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Migrating Humpback Whales are the BIG deal at Marino Ballena National Park in Costa Rica, but they aren’t the only attraction found in the Puntarenas Park. December to April is the period when Humpback Whales return to the waters of Marino Ballena National Park each year. The...   [ Read More → ]

Los Quetzales National Park Costa Rica

Mar 19, 2015
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Named for the emerald and crimson quetzal, Los Quetzales National Park in Costa Rica is the newest national park protecting 12,000 acres of cloud forest. The highest elevation of Los Quetzales National Park is 9,843 feet above sea level. At these high altitudes the mountains...   [ Read More → ]

La Amistad International Park

Mar 19, 2015
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The enormous La Amistad International Park, which stretches from Panama in the south into the Province of Limon, Costa Rica, is simply stunning. A UNESCO World Heritage Site La Amistad International Park has been declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO, and since that...   [ Read More → ]

Juan Castro Blanco National Park Costa Rica

Mar 18, 2015
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Hot springs and three volcanoes can be counted among the attractions at Juan Castro Blanco National Park in Alajuela, Costa Rica. Juan Castro Blanco National Park is a sizeable park at 35,000 acres centrally located in the province of Alajuela, Costa Rica. Despite its size, Juan...   [ Read More → ]
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