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Browse the geographic distribution and mapped boundaries of Costa Rica's 29 nationally recognized protected areas.

National Parks of Costa Rica: A Country-Specific Atlas of Protected Landscapes

This dedicated route provides an atlas-based exploration of Costa Rica's National Parks, representing a core category of its protected lands. Understand the geographic spread and landscape context of these nationally significant conservation areas. MoriAtlas helps you discover the regional identity and mapped boundaries of these key protected sites across the country.

National Parks of Costa Rica: A Country-Specific Atlas of Protected Landscapes

Explore the diverse protected landscapes and vital conservation role across Costa Rican territory.

Discover Costa Rica's National Parks: A Geographic Atlas of Protected Areas

Explore Costa Rica's extensive network of National Parks, encompassing significant tropical forests, volcanic terrains, and vital marine protected areas. This country-specific overview clarifies the geographic distribution and ecological importance of these flagship protected landscapes within Central America's biodiversity.

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Mapped parks29
Share of country parks97%
Largest mapped parkLa Amistad International Park1,992 km²
Oldest mapped parkIrazú Volcano National Park1,955
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Costa Rica National Parks: Browse Flagship Protected Areas by Designation

Browse the comprehensive list of National parks in Costa Rica, offering a filtered view of the country's flagship protected landscapes and conservation areas. Understand the geographic distribution of Costa Rica's national park network, providing valuable context for exploring these nationally recognized protected areas.

National parkCosta RicaMarineMountain

Corcovado National Park

Explore its mapped protected area boundaries and terrain.

Corcovado National Park offers a deep dive into its identity as a protected national park within Costa Rica. This atlas entry focuses on its specific geographic placement, the visual representation of its park boundaries on maps, and the character of its natural terrain. It provides essential structured data for understanding the park's role in the national protected area network and its unique position within the regional geography.

424 km²1975TropicalHighly restricted
National parkLimón Province

Tortuguero National Park

National Park mapped in Limón Province, Costa Rica.

Delve into Tortuguero National Park, a significant national park situated in Limón Province, Costa Rica. This entry offers detailed insights into its protected area status, mapped geographic extent, and its role within the regional natural landscape context. Ideal for users seeking a structured atlas view of protected lands and their geographical distribution, providing foundational data for understanding this specific conservation landscape.

312 km²1975TropicalRemote access
National parkPuntarenas Province

Manuel Antonio National Park

Mapped boundaries and regional atlas context.

Delve into the protected landscape of Manuel Antonio National Park, a notable national park located in Puntarenas Province. This detail entry provides essential geographic context, focusing on mapped park boundaries and regional terrain. Understand its protected-area identity and its contribution to the natural atlas through detailed exploration tools designed for geographic discovery.

275.87 km²1972TropicalModerate access
National parkCosta RicaMountain

Arenal Volcano National Park

Detailed geography and protected landscape context for a Costa Rican national park.

Gain a structured understanding of Arenal Volcano National Park, a protected natural area situated in Costa Rica. This page provides detailed geographic information, focusing on its mapped boundaries and landscape characteristics. It serves as a key resource for exploring the park's specific regional context and its role within the country's network of protected lands.

121.24 km²1991TropicalEasy access
National parkGuanacaste ProvinceMountain

Guanacaste National Park

Explore mapped park boundaries and regional natural landscape context.

Delve into the protected landscape of Guanacaste National Park, a significant national park located within Guanacaste Province. This entry provides a focused view of its geographic features, mapped protected areas, and its role within the regional terrain. Understand the park's specific natural landscape character and its placement in the broader atlas of conservation lands.

340 km²1991TropicalModerate access
National parkCosta RicaMountain

La Amistad International Park

Explore its geographic boundaries and landscape context.

La Amistad International Park represents a vital component of Costa Rica's protected land network. This detail provides an atlas-centric view, highlighting the park's mapped boundaries and its contribution to the regional geography. Understand the park's identity as a national park and explore its natural terrain context, crucial for any structured geographic discovery of protected areas within Central America.

1,992 km²1988TropicalRemote access
National parkAlajuela ProvinceMountain

Poás Volcano National Park

Mapped park boundaries and regional terrain context.

Poás Volcano National Park represents a vital protected landscape within Costa Rica's Alajuela Province. This detail page offers an atlas-centric view, emphasizing the park's geographic identity, its specific mapped boundaries, and its significance as a national park. Explore the natural terrain and understand the regional context of this protected area, ideal for geographic discovery and landscape exploration.

65 km²1971TropicalModerate access
National parkLimón ProvinceMarine

Cahuita National Park

Explore mapped boundaries and regional context within Limón Province.

Gain an atlas perspective on Cahuita National Park, a designated national park situated in Limón Province, Costa Rica. This detailed entry focuses on its protected landscape character and geographic setting, offering insights into its mapped boundaries and its role within the region's natural geography. Understand the park's specific contribution to the protected area network through detailed geographic data.

234.679 km²1982TropicalEasy access
National parkCartago ProvinceMountain

Irazú Volcano National Park

Mapped Boundaries and Volcanic Terrain

Irazú Volcano National Park stands as a distinct protected area within the landscape of Cartago Province, Costa Rica. This page provides an atlas-centric view, detailing the park's mapped boundaries and its identity as a national park. Explore the volcanic geography and regional context, understanding its contribution to the protected lands of Central America.

20 km²1955AlpineII
National parkCosta RicaMountain

Tenorio Volcano National Park

Map exploration of its volcanic terrain and protected area boundaries.

Delve into Tenorio Volcano National Park, a key national park entity situated within Costa Rica's vibrant geography. This page provides detailed atlas-style information, focusing on the park's mapped boundaries, its characteristic volcanic landscape, and its role in understanding the broader distribution of protected areas across the country. Understand the park's specific geographic identity and its contribution to the nation's natural heritage.

129 km²1976TropicalAccess unknown
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Other Protected Area Designations in Costa Rica Beyond National Parks

Explore additional protected area types across Costa Rica to understand the country's full conservation landscape, mapping entities beyond its renowned National Parks. Compare various designation categories, such as Marine Protected Areas, to trace the diverse management approaches shaping Costa Rica's natural heritage and geographic protection.

Discover protected marine sites and littoral conservation reserves.

Marine protected area

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Delve into Costa Rica's dedicated marine protected areas, a critical component of the country's extensive conservation network. This focused exploration highlights protected coastal regions, marine biodiversity sites, and ocean conservation parks, offering a clear atlas view of these vital aquatic ecosystems and their surrounding shorelines. Understand the geographic presence and mapped boundaries of these important marine reserves.

Share of country parks3%
1Mapped parkCosta Rica Marine Protected Areas
Costa Rica Marine Protected Areas
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Continue Exploring Costa Rica's National Park Geography and Protected Landscapes

Delve deeper into the mapped geography and specific park details for Costa Rica's National Parks. Understanding these nationally recognized sites provides crucial context for the country's protected-area network. Continue your atlas exploration to see how each park contributes to the broader landscape conservation efforts across Central America.

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