National Parks

Costa Rica has managed to protect a larger section of its land than any other country in the world.  The first wildlife conservation laws were issued in the 1960’s but it wasn’t until 1970 when the National Park System was created.  Today, over 25% of the total territory of Costa Rica has been protected under a variety of categories that include: national parks, forest reserves, "buffer zones", wildlife refuges, and others. Throughout the country representative sections of all the major habitats and ecosystems have been protected. Our National Park System provides the Costa Ricans and foreign travelers with the privilege of exploring these awe-inspiring territories.  A privilege we hope the future generations will enjoy as much as we do.  Arenal Volcano National Park  Barra Honda National Park  Braulio Carrillo National Park  Cabo Blanco Reserve  Cahuita National Park  Caño Negro National Wildlife Refuge  Carara Biologcal Refuge  Chirripó National Park  Corcovado National Park  Curú National Wildlife Reserve  Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge  Golfito National Wildlife Reserve  Guanacaste National Park  Guayabo National Monument  Guayabo, Negritos and Los Pájaros Islands Biological Reserves  Hitoy-Cerere Biological Reserve  Irazu Volcano National Park  Isla Bolaños Wildlife Sanctuary  Isla del Caño Biological Reserve  Isla del Coco National Park  La Amistad International Park  Las Baulas National Marine Park  Lomas Barbudal Biological Reserve  Manuel Antonio National Park  Ostional Wildlife Refuge  Palo Verde National Park  Piedras Blancas National Park  Poás Volcano National Park  Rincón de la Vieja National Park  Santa Rosa National Park  Tapantí National Park  Tortuguero National Park  Turrialba Volcano National Park