Costa Rica National Parks

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Rincon de la Vieja National Park

Rincon de la Vieja is one of Costa Rica’s richest and most distinct parks. It was created in 1973 to protect the extensive flora, fauna and watersheds around the area. There are 32 rivers that flow down the flanks of this volcano, making its ecological importance impossible to overestimate. Altitudes and climates vary significantly within [...]

Manuel Antonio

Manuel Antonio is one of the most visited places in Costa Rica. Manuel Antonio National Park is famous due to it being one of the only jungles with hiking trails located on the beach. Many monkeys call Manuel Antonio home, including the White Faced monkey. Tourists beware of those monkeys as they are famous for [...]

Poas Volcano

Poas is located in the smallest province of Costa Rica, Heredia. Recently voted as one of the seven wonders of Costa Rica by Costa Ricans in La Nacion, the national paper, Poas volcano offers is rare inside look at the crater of an active volcano. The large crater has a small lagoon with a level [...]

Monteverde

Monteverde is one of the most difficult to get to tourist destinations in all of Costa Rica. The roads are in terrible condition and take a beating every rainy season causing numerous landslides and delays. So why is it one of the most famous destinations in Costa Rica? Because it is one of the most [...]