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Cocos Island National Park Description
(Local Name: Parque Nacional Isla del Coco) Cocos Island lies over 500km/310mi southwest of Costa Rica in the Pacific Ocean. The island measures 7.5km/4.6mi in length and 4km/2.5mi in length, and the highest point on Cocos is Yglesias Mountain at 634m/2,080ft. The entire island is designated as a national park and protects a unique ecosystem found on Cocos.

Although isolated, Cocos Island has been noted on maps since 1541. The wetness of the island (6,000 to 7,000mm annual rainfall) has long attracted sailors, pirates and whalers who would stop on Cocos for fresh water. A unique ecosystem evolved on Cocos Island because of its isolation, and at least 70 species of plants and 70 species of animals and
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Hobbies & Activities category: Scuba or snorkel opportunity;  Waterfall, cascades;  National park;  Region with significant interests;  UNESCO World Heritage Site;  Wildlife area, bird sanctuary
Tips
Enquire locally about tour companies offering diving trips to Coco Island.
A 10-day tour including 7 days of diving costs about US$3,000.
Permits are needed to land on the island, but your tour operator will obtain them.
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