About Costa Rica National Parks:

There are currently 25 National Parks within Costa Rica. They are managed under the umbrella of SINAC (Sistema Nacional de Areas de Conservacion), a department of Costa Rica's Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE).

Costa Rica also has 8 Biological Reserves, 32 Protected Zones, 11 Forest Reserves, 58 Wildlife Refuges, 15 Wetlands/mangroves and 12 other categories. Costa Rica's progressive policies on environmental protection and sustainable eco-tourism in the National Parks System have been lauded as a model for other countries.

The rainforests, tropical forests, marine areas and wetlands of Costa Rica are the subject of many university and scientific organization studies. The enrichment of the world's knowledge of these important habitats is an invaluable contribution from the National Parks System of Costa Rica.

The Cordillera de Talamanca is home to an impressive collection of national parks and other preserved areas, including the La Amistad International Park, which extends into Panam�. On the southern Osa Peninsula is the internationally renowned Corcovado National Park, which preserves a remnant of sizeable lowland tropical rainforest that is unique in the world.

The country's natural attractions, wildlife and reputation for enlightened conservation draw tourists from all over the world. Successive governments have made a real effort to preserve the country's image as an ecotourism heaven, making Costa Rica one of the best places to experience the tropics naturally and with minimal impact.

Arenal Volcano National Park - our most active volcano.

 Barra Honda National Park - explore the limestone caves.

Braulio Carrillo National Park - just an hour from San Jose.

Cahuita National Park - beaches, scuba and coral reefs.

Chirripo National Park - the tallest mountain in Costa Rica.

Corcovado National Park - the jewel of the Osa Peninsula.

Guanacaste National Park - the largest tropical dry forest.

Irazu Volcano National Park - overlook into the volcano crater.

La Amistad International Park - a world biosphere project.

Las Baulas National Marine Park - leatherback turtles at.

Tamarindo Manuel Antonio National Park - beaches and wildlife.

Ostional Wildlife Refuge - Olive Ridley turles nesting site.

Palo Verde National Park - birdwtcher's heaven.

Piedras Blancas National Park - rainforest biodiversity.

Poas Volcano National Park - the most visited park in Costa Rica.

Rincon de la Vieja National Park - hot springs and mineral baths.

Tapanti National Park - the place to spot a quetzal.

Tortuguero National Park - famous sea turtle conservation.

Turrialba Volcano National Park - the largest volcano craters.

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