Northwestern Costa Rica - Rincón de la Vieja National Park
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(Local Name: Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja) 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,
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,
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Hobbies & Activities category: Waterfall, cascades; Hiking opportunity; Horseback riding; Lake; National park; Volcanoes, hot springs, geysers, mud pots; Towers, monuments, observation deck; UNESCO World Heritage Site; Wildlife area, bird sanctuary
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