National Parks, Refuges and Forest Reserves

Guanacaste National Park
Part of the ACG World Heritage Site, Guanacaste National Park is dedicated to the conservation of habitats for several endemic species.

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Irazu National Park
"Thunder and Earthquake Mountain". This is the meaning of Irazu, which originally came form the Indian name Istarú. It is also known as "Colossus" due to the catastrophes it has caused in the past. However, none of these names should stop you from visiting Costa Rica’s highest volcano.

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Las Baulas National Marine Park
Here is the nesting of the largest living marine reptile known as the Leatherback sea turtle (Baula). Protecting the nesting of the largest colony of leatherback in the Pacific coast of Costa Rica is the main reason for the existence of this park.

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Marino Ballena National Park
Known as the “Humpback” because of the way they jump in the air before they go back into the water, dozens of whales complete they journey to the warm and calm waters of the Pacific in Costa Rica to give birth.

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Monteverde Cloud Forest
“Green Mountain” a very appropriate name is given to this cloud forest where frequent precipitation keeps everything green. This private reserve is known worldwide for maintaining the original environment where endemic species of different kinds have survived.
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Poas National Park
Known as one the largest active craters in the world with a diameter of 1 mile, the Poas Volcano National Park welcomes thousands of visitors every year. Its impressive geography makes this place one of the most visited spots in Costa Rica.

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