Wetlands
Park geography
Regional landscape context and environmental mapping for Guanacaste Province
Structured Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Las Baulas Marine National Park
This geographic profile details the physical scope and environmental characteristics of Las Baulas Marine National Park within Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica. The data encompasses a total area of 175 square kilometers, highlighting the distinct division between terrestrial zones and marine environments alongside major features including beaches, wetlands, and coastal hills.
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Marine National ParkLeatherback Turtle Nesting SiteRamsar WetlandCosta RicaPacific Coast
Pacific coast leatherback turtle nesting capital and Ramsar-protected marine sanctuary
Las Baulas Marine National Park
Las Baulas Marine National Park is a coastal protected area in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica, encompassing both terrestrial and marine environments along the Pacific shoreline near the town of Tamarindo. The park covers approximately 7.7 square kilometers of land and 167.3 square kilometers of marine waters within Tamarindo Bay. Established on July 9, 1991, and designated as a Ramsar Wetland site in 1993, the park represents one of the most significant marine conservation areas in Central America. Its sweeping white-sand beaches, coastal forests, mangrove-lined estuaries, and offshore waters create a diverse ecosystem that supports remarkable biodiversity both on land and beneath the waves. The park is administered by the Tempisque Conservation Area under Costa Rica's National System of Conservation Areas.
- Location
- Costa Rica
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1991
- Area
- 175 km²
Location overview
Mapped provincial placement and coastal marine status in Guanacaste
Geographic Setting of Las Baulas Marine National Park in Costa Rica
Las Baulas Marine National Park is situated within the Guanacaste Province of Costa Rica. National designations classify the protected area as a coastal and marine territory under single-country jurisdiction.
- Countries
- Costa Rica
- Regions
- Guanacaste Province
- Primary location
- Guanacaste Province
- Geographic setting
- Coastal · Marine
Boundary and coordinates
Mapped protected area geometry and derived spatial measurements
Las Baulas Marine National Park Boundary Map and Spatial Extent
Interactive boundary mapping defines the protected spatial outline and geographic limits for spatial orientation. Associated metrics detail total area proportions, coordinate spans, and center points without claiming legal survey precision.
- Boundary area
- 254.6 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 96 km
- Northernmost point
- 10.3689° N
- Southernmost point
- 10.2713° N
- Easternmost point
- 85.8215° W
- Westernmost point
- 86.0701° W
- Geographic centre
- 10.3199° N, 85.9526° W
- North–south span
- 10.8 km
- East–west span
- 27.2 km
Terrain and natural features
Explore recorded coastal landforms, beaches, and wetland features.
Las Baulas Marine National Park Terrain and Natural Features
Mixed relief classifications govern the coastal terrain across recorded natural features within the protected boundary. Linked feature cards provide names, types, measurements, and spatial relationships where recorded.
Selected named natural features
Beaches
Playa Carbón
Rivers
Río Tacasolapa
Bays
Bahía Tamarindo
Peninsulas
Nicoya Peninsula
Islands
Isla Capitán
Environmental setting
Interpreting tropical relief, dominant water presence, and seasonal coastal habitats.
Las Baulas Marine National Park Environmental Settings and Mapped Landscape Classifications
Recorded classifications frame the physical setting across coastal, wetland, and forest zones without implying uniform spatial coverage. Connected categories link directly to relevant atlas destinations for structured environmental comparison.
- Relief
- Mixed relief
- Climate
- Tropical
- Water
- Water-dominated
- Forest cover
- Partial forest
- Seasonality
- Strongly seasonal
Landscape features
Coast · Beach · Forest · Wetland · Rivers · Hills
Habitat types
Marine habitat · Wetland · Riverine habitat · Coastal habitat · Tropical forest
Park atlas
Trace the broader protected landscapes and marine environments surrounding Costa Rica's Guanacaste Province.
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- Area
- 815.31 km²
- Established
- 1966
- IUCN
- II
- Climate
- Tropical
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National Park geographic context and mapped terrain.
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- Area
- 28 km²
- Established
- 1991
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain
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Explore mapped park boundaries and regional natural landscapes.
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- Area
- 184 km²
- Established
- 1978
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Lowland
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Mapped boundaries and regional park geography.
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- Area
- 23 km²
- Established
- 1974
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain
National parkGuanacaste Province
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Explore mapped park boundaries and regional natural landscape context.
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- Area
- 340 km²
- Established
- 1991
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mixed relief
National parkGuanacaste Province
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Mapped protected landscape and regional geography.
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- Area
- 141.61 km²
- Established
- 1973
- IUCN
- II
- Climate
- Tropical
National parkCosta Rica
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Mapped protected landscape and regional park geography.
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- Area
- 43 km²
- Established
- 2019
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain
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Map exploration of its volcanic terrain and protected area boundaries.
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- Area
- 129 km²
- Established
- 1976
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain
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Deepen your understanding of Las Baulas Marine National Park by delving into its specific mapped boundaries and its role within the regional geography of Guanacaste Province. This national park offers a distinct perspective on protected land context and atlas-driven exploration, providing valuable insights for understanding natural landscapes across Costa Rica.
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