Northwestern Costa Rica - Rincón de la Vieja National Park Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja
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This national park was founded in 1973 to protect an important water catchment area. Thirty-two rivers and streams have their sources within the park, which are protected from evaporation by the surrounding forests. The active Rincón de la Vieja Volcano (1,895m/6,216ft) is the main attraction in the park, however there are other high peaks in the same volcanic massif. Santa María Volcano (1,916m/6,284ft) is the highest.
The Rincón de la Vieja Volcano was very active in the 1960s, but today's activity is limited to fumaroles, steam vents, and boiling mud pools. Sulphurous springs are also a feature of the volcano. Four life zones are represented in the park, due to the wide range in elevation. As visitors ascend the volcanoes they will notice a variety of habitats including several species of trees and a concentration of Costa Rica's national flower, the purple orchid (Cattleya skinneri).
This park features a wide variation of wildlife.
The Rincón de la Vieja Volcano was very active in the 1960s, but today's activity is limited to fumaroles, steam vents, and boiling mud pools. Sulphurous springs are also a feature of the volcano. Four life zones are represented in the park, due to the wide range in elevation. As visitors ascend the volcanoes they will notice a variety of habitats including several species of trees and a concentration of Costa Rica's national flower, the purple orchid (Cattleya skinneri).
This park features a wide variation of wildlife.
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Area de Conservación de Guanacaste Headquarters, , Guanacaste , Costa Rica
Tips: Always enquire about the volcanoes' activity before visiting.
Ticks are common in the grassy areas, wear proper clothing to protect yourself.
Camping fees are an additional US$2 per person.
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