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Costa Rica Travel - Attractions |
 There are so many Costa Rica attractions that it is impossible to list them all on one website. Costa Rica is a country of amazing diversity, both geologically as well as zoologically. There are actually over 200 volcanoes in this extraordinary country - 7 of which are active! The following are some of the most popular Costa Rica attractions. |
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Costa Rica Parks & Refuges
To date there are 161 Costa Rica Parks & Refuges. They encompass over 25% of the land in Costa Rica. These parks are managed and protected by MINAE. |
Arenal Volcano
Arenal Volcano is one of Planet Earth's most active volcanoes. It actually erupts, spewing lava every few minutes. The volcano came roaring back to life in 1968. |
Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge is located in the Northern Plains, near the Nicaragua border. This refuge protects a wide variety of species including 4 species of monkies. |
Cahuita National Park
Cahuita National Park is located on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast in the town of Cahuita. This national treasure is home to a great number of endangered species. |
Cerro Chirripo
Cerro Chirripo is Costa Rica highest peak. This is also Costa Rica's most challenging climb at elavations well over 3,000 meters. Frost actually develops on Cerro Chirripo! |
Corcovado National Park
Corcovado National Park is one of the world's most biologically intense places according to an article written in National Geographic! |
Irazu Volcano
Irazu Volcano is located in Costa Rica's Central Valley. This is one of Costa Rica's active volcanoes. Irazu Volcano has been recorded as erupting 23 times since 1723. |
La Paz Waterfalls & Gardens
La Paz Waterfalls & Gardens is truly one of Costa Rica's most magnificent attractions. Tropical flowers and plants accentuate the natural beauty of the falls. |
Manuel Antonio National Park
This is Costa Rica's smallest national park, but one of the largest in terms of biodiversity. The park borders one of Costa Rica's most popular beaches. |
Manzanillo National Park
Manzanillo National Park is located on the southern Caribbean coast, close to the Panama border. The park protects numerous endangered species. |
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is located high up in the Talamanca Mountains. This is one of Costa Rica's most visited attractions, and is home to Resplendent Quetzals. |
Palo Verde Wildlife Refuge
Palo Verde Wildlife Refuge is located at the northern most point of the Nicoya Gulf. This refuge is home for a wide variety of tropical animals including Scarlett Macaws. |
Ostional Wildlife Refuge
Ostional Wildlife Refuge is located near Playa Nosara. This is a primary nesting area for Olive Ridley Turtles as well as the gigantic Leatherback Turtles. |
Rincon de la Vieja Volcano
Rincon de la Vieja Volcano means "the old lady in the corner". This is another of Costa Rica's active volcanoes. It is located in the tropical dry forests of Guanacaste. |
Tortuguero National Park
The park is located on the northern Caribbean side of Costa Rica. This is one of the most popular Costa Rica attractions as 4 species of Sea Turtle nest here. |
Turrialba Volcano
Turrialba Volcano is located in Costa Rica's Central Valley. This active volcano is surrounded by beautiful hillsides that are covered with coffee plantations. |
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Centro Neotropico Sarapiquis
Centro Neotropico Sarapiquis is foundation that was created to conserve the ancient Indigenous village and site that the facilities are located on. |
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