Northwestern Costa Rica - Guanacaste National Park Parque Nacional Guanacaste
Created on July 25, 1989 (Guanacaste Day), Guanacaste National Park covers 32,512ha/80,305ac. A variety of habitats are found in the park, hosting a large variety of wildlife. Two volcanoes, Orosí Volcano (1,487m/4,877ft) and Cacao Volcano (1,659m/5,442ft) are found within the park boundaries.
This national park is an important site for biological research.
This national park is an important site for biological research.
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Scientists note that a variety of habitats increase the chances of survival for all species. This is the reason this park and the surrounding areas have been created. Apart from research, hiking and wildlife observation are the major activities in Guanacaste National Park. This site is part of the Guanacaste Conservation Area, which has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Related Attractions
Maritza Biological Station
This modern research station is located at 600m/1,968ft above sea level. From here there are trailheads to the summits of the Orosí and Cocao Volcanoes, as well as a trail to a site where Native petroglyphs have been found.
