PN PALO VERDE

16 804 ha. A green bush with delicate yellow flowers gave its name to the park. Along the Tempisque River, swamps are home to aquatic birds, palmipèdes and wading birds common to all Central America (279 species). On the banks of the Río River, crocodiles can reach 5 m long. The park is perhaps the largest bird sanctuary in Central America.

Precipitation: 1 500 mm.

Practice: administration for camping at Tel 2671 1062. Hotels, restaurants and grocery stores in Cañas or Bagaces. Marked trails.