National Parks and protected natural areas of Costa Rica
Apart from the Arenal and Irazu volcanoes, the Poas Volcano National Park is home to another popular and active one called the Poas Volcano. Famous for the forests surrounding it and the craters which put on a magnificent natural show, the Poas Volcano National Park is yet another park that you should visit when you’re […]
Known to have one of the tallest rainforests in the world, the Osa Peninsula is also popular for having the single largest expanse of lowland tropical rainforests in the whole of Central America. This popular flora and fauna sanctuary is located at the most southern tip of the Costa Rican Peninsula. The Osa Peninsula has […]
Although smallest in the country, the Manuel Antonio National Park is the most famous one in Costa Rica. What makes this park particularly stand out is that it’s located in the beach. So whether you’re an ecology enthusiast or a beach bum who simply want to meander on the sands, the Manuel Antonio National Park […]
Known as Costa Rica’s tallest active volcano, Irazu Volcano stands at 11,260 feet. Compared to the Arenal Volcano–the country’s most active volcano, it’s been quite a silent giant since its last detected activity in the year 1996. With its fascinating temperature of 7.5 degrees Celsius and the rare times you get to see the Atlantic […]
The Caribbean has always been famous for its white, sandy beaches and tall coconut trees and Cahuita National Park in the Caribbean coastline of Costa Rica boasts just that and so much more. Located on the Caribbean shores 43 kilometers southeast of Limon, this 1,067-hectare coastal park is one of the most amazing and diverse […]