Santa Rosa National Park Description
(Local Name: Parque Nacional Santa Rosa) Established in 1971, Santa Rosa National Park is one of the oldest in Costa Rica. The park covers 37,117ha/91,679ac of land on almost the entire Santa Elena Peninsula, which juts into the Pacific Ocean at the far northwestern corner of Costa Rica. Not only does this park feature some of the best camping facilities in the country, it is also protects the nesting sites of several sea turtles and includes some attractive beaches.

Several hiking trails through the park offer sightings of over 250 bird species and 115 species of mammals and reptiles including monkeys, snakes and iguanas. The Indio Desnudo trail is marked and offers explanations of the surroundings, and
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Hobbies & Activities category: Beach;  Hiking opportunity;  Historic site;  National park;  UNESCO World Heritage Site;  Wildlife area, bird sanctuary
Address
Area de Conservación de Guanacaste Headquarters
Guanacaste
Costa Rica
Cost
Adult6.00
All values are in local currency.
Tips
The best months to spot sea turtles are September and October.
Facilities
On-site accomodations
Attractions Near Santa Rosa National Park, Northwestern Costa Rica