Northwestern Costa Rica - Palo Verde National Park Parque Nacional Palo Verde
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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 also be seen, including the locally endangered jabiru stork.
Great currasows, keel-billed toucans, scarlet macaws and parrots are some of the inland bird species that have been spotted in Palo Verde. At least 300 species of birds have been recorded in this national park. Other wildlife in the park includes crocodiles, deer, monkeys, peccaries and coatis.
A huge influx of migratory and endemic birds occurs from September to March. There are several walking and hiking trails in Palo Verde, beginning at the Organization of Tropical Studies(OTS) a research station within the park. An observation tower is also nearby.
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 also be seen, including the locally endangered jabiru stork.
Great currasows, keel-billed toucans, scarlet macaws and parrots are some of the inland bird species that have been spotted in Palo Verde. At least 300 species of birds have been recorded in this national park. Other wildlife in the park includes crocodiles, deer, monkeys, peccaries and coatis.
A huge influx of migratory and endemic birds occurs from September to March. There are several walking and hiking trails in Palo Verde, beginning at the Organization of Tropical Studies(OTS) a research station within the park. An observation tower is also nearby.
Address:
Organization of Tropical Studies, San Pedro, Guanacaste , Costa Rica
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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