Tourist Attractions & Monuments Costa Rica

54 539 ha land and 2 400 ha marine. The last real piece of rainforest throughout Central America is a rich and varied wildlife, as well as a few endangered specimens such as the puma, tapir, crocodile or jaguar who live among the 500 species of trees in the park. 1/5 th of visitors are researchers who work on the very rich ecosystem of Idealism. Beautiful park that imposes respect.

Precipitation: from 4 500 to 5 000 mm.

Average temperature: 25 ° C.

Practice: accommodation at Sirena Station by preventing the administration. To the north-west of the park, the Marenco biological station, housing and transport. Marked and unmarked trails.

683 ha land and sea. A popular park for foreign tourists such as Ticos, Manuel Antonio is a migratory bird sanctuary that enjoys both primary and secondary forests, mangrove forests and dozens of islets near the coast. In addition to the marine species found there, dolphins or whales can be seen along the coasts. The docility of monkeys and lizards who are easily allowed to observe the trail suggests that the ban on feeding animals is not very respected. Manuel Antonio's park and its beautiful white sandy beaches suffer a little from their success. The number of visitors, increasing, damages the tranquillity necessary for observation.

Precipitation: 3 400 mm.

Average temperature: 27 ° C.

Practice: private camping areas. Hotels, pensions, cabinas and restaurants in Quepos and Manuel Antonio. Marked trails.

14 084 ha. The Rincón volcano of La, part of the Cordillère cordillera, has nine volcanic activity points, including hot springs and volcanic mud basins. One of them is active, releasing fumaroles. The most recent eruptions date back to 1998. Fauna and flora are typical of the tropical rainforests (different varieties of monkeys, more than 200 species of birds and the main habitat of the morada morada, orchid became national flowers).

Precipitation: from 2 500 to 4 000 mm.

Average temperatures: 15 to 24 ° C.

Practice: Camping and hostels south of the park, hotels and restaurants in Liberia. Epiceries in Curubandé or Colonia Blanca. The ascent takes two days with a guide. Sentiers trails.

The hot water that comes directly from the bowels of the volcano is a must-see. It is the oldest and most expensive of the thermal pools, because it is directly fed by the river. there are 17 pools and small waterfalls where you can get a back massage while enjoying the heat. If you can afford it, it's worth having lunch or dinner there, as the cuisine is of high quality. For less money, you can drink a cocktail in the hot water after being served at the bar: relaxation guaranteed.

2 309 ha. The highest volcano in the country (3 432 m), the Irazú appears lunar. The last cycle of volcanic activity (1963-1965) completely depleted the vegetation around the five craters now at rest. A lake with the green water water formed at the bottom of one of them. In fine weather, we can see the two oceans of the summit of the volcano. If there are clouds, the trail after the two main craters becomes very impressive, especially when the wind hunts the cloud masses to you.

Precipitation: 2 158 mm.

Average temperature: 7,3 ° C.

Practice: camping (see administration). Hotels, pensions, restaurants and grocery stores along the road. Signposted trail.

4 700 ha. Since the reserve is located in a transition zone between the dry Pacific and the humid Pacific, several ecosystems are present: wetlands, lagoons, forest-galleries, secondary and primary forests. The diversity of flora leads to an equal eclecticism of fauna, the most notable examples of which are crocodile and, above all, the red ara, the blue, red and yellow plumage, which had almost disappeared from the peaceful zone and which is now regularly reviewed.

Precipitation: from 2 400 to 3 100 mm.

Average temperatures: 24 to 27 ° C.

Practice: Hotels, restaurants and grocery stores in Orotina, Tárcoles and Jáco. For camping, ask the administration (2 km after the bridge over the Grande de Tárcoles River). Marked and unmarked trails.