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Palo Verde National Park Description
(Local Name: Parque Nacional Palo Verde) Palo Verde National Park is a 16,804ha/41,506ac birder's paradise. Found on the northeastern banks of the mouth of the Tempisque River, the park's position at the head of the Gulf of Nicoya attracts both resident and migrating waterfowl and forest birds. Within Palo Verde are several low, limestone hills that provide excellent lookouts for bird observation.

At least 150 species of trees have been recorded in the park. Palo Verde includes several habitats ranging from swamps, mangroves, marshes, lagoons, and a variety of forests and grasslands. Large flocks of heron, spoonbills, egrets, grenes, ibis, and ducks are some of the waterfowl that can be spotted. Storks can
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Hobbies & Activities category: Hiking opportunity;  National park;  Towers, monuments, observation deck;  Wildlife area, bird sanctuary
Address
Organization of Tropical Studies
San Pedro, Guanacaste
Costa Rica
http://www.ots.ac.cr/en/paloverde
Cost
Adult6.00
All values are in local currency.
Tips
The camping fee is an extra US$2 per person.
During the wet season large portions of the area are flooded.
Binoculars or a spotting scope are recommended
to see the birds.
Reservations should be made for either day visits or overnight stays.
Facilities
On-site accomodations
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