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Cocos Island Marine National Park
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Cocos Island, situated midway between Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands, 550 km (330 mi.) from the Pacific shore of Costa Rica, is indeed a place full of nature wonders. The island is wildlife rich in both land and water. Due to its size, isolation, and conservation state, Cocos Island becomes one the privileged nature sites around the world.
The landscape is decorated by an evergreen forest where spectacular waterfalls emerge. Several endemic plant species are just waiting for researchers. Marine life in the waters around the island is particularly abundant. Surrounded by deep waters with counter-currents, it is admired by scuba divers for its populations of Hammerhead sharks, rays and dolphins.
A top place to visit for the adventurous.
- Category: National Parks
- How to get there ?
- Most of the vessels sailing to Cocos Island depart from Puntarenas, Costa Rica’s main Pacific port. The trip takes from 36 to 50 hours.
- When to go?
- You can go any in the year. Daily tours are allowed only through registered vessels. No camping is allowed, so only well equipped vessels can stay for a few days. Easy anchorage can be found in Bahía Wafer and Bahía Chatham. Dining huts, rest areas, sanitary services and showers are available.
Please see Website for more information
- Phone Number: (506) 2233-4533/satelf: 0087-468712-0010
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WebSite:
www.costarica-nationalparks.com/cocosislandnationalpark.html
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