No menu items!

COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER

HomeNewsCosta RicaA list of Costa Rica national parks open in August

A list of Costa Rica national parks open in August

Costa Rica has opened the majority of its national parks starting August 1.

Below is a list of national parks and protected wildlife areas open for visitors this month, according to the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC).

  • Marino Ballena National Park (Uvita Sector). Hours are Wednesday through Monday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and subject to tides.
  • Caño Island Biological Reserve.
  • Cahuita National Park. Beach use from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Gandoca – Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge (Manzanillo Sector). Beach use from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Barra Honda National Park (trails only).
  • Cipancí Wildlife Reserve.
  • Camaronal National Wildlife Reserve.
  • Ostional National Wildlife Reserve.
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park
  • Monte Alto Reserve.
  • Cabo Blanco National Reserve.
  • Diriá National Park.
  • Cocos Island National Park.
  • Rincón de la Vieja National Park (Pailas sector). Requires online reservation.
  • Santa Rosa National Park (Marine Sector). Requires online reservation.
  • Santa Rosa Sector (Historic Site). Opens August 5 and requires online reservation.
  • Guayabo national monument.
  • Los Quetzales National Park.
  • Irazú Volcano National Park (Crater and Prussia sectors).
  • Tapantí National Park.
  • Braulio Carrillo National Park (Quebrada González Sector).
  • Grecia Forest Reserve (Bosque del Niño Sector).
  • Manuel Antonio National Park.
  • Carara National Park.
  • Playa Hermosa-Punta Mala National Wildlife Refuge (5:00 am to 2:30 pm).
  • Arenal Volcano National Park.
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park.
  • Palo Verde National Park.
  • Tortuguero National Park (Cerro Tortuguero closed). Online reservations.

The privately owned Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve can also remain open. The popular Poás Volcano National Park will stay closed in August.

“The opening of Protected Wildlife Areas has been carried out progressively, seeking the greatest possible order and implementing all the sanitary facilities and measures, to guarantee a visit in accordance with the strictest sanitary protocols,” said Grettel Vega, director of SINAC.

Not all attractions will be open at the parks. Picnic areas and stores will be closed, SINAC  says, while lookouts or trails that typically generate crowds may remain off-limits. Entrance will be capped at 50% of capacity.

Visitors must also abide by physical distancing and hygiene guidelines. This includes paying via credit/debit card (rather than cash) at most parks and wearing a face covering when interacting with others.

 

Trending Now

New Poison Dart Frog Species Discovered in Peru’s Amazon

Peruvian researchers have identified a new poison dart frog in the Amazon rainforest, adding to the region's rich array of wildlife. The tiny creature,...

Costa Rica Police Investigate Buried Body as Possible Gringo Tico

Police in Costa Rica are checking if a body dug up from a farm belongs to Daniel Francisco Vargas Salas, a 71-year-old man locals...

Costa Rica Faces a Must-Win for a Place in 2026 World Cup

Costa Rica's national soccer team faces a defining stretch in their bid to reach the 2026 World Cup. With just two points from their...

El Salvador Bans Inclusive Language in Public Schools

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has taken another step to reshape the country's education system. On Thursday, he declared a complete ban on what...

Costa Rica Allows Cryptocurrency Donations for Political Parties

Costa Rica's electoral authorities have approved a groundbreaking shift, letting political parties accept donations in select cryptocurrencies for the first time. This move, led...

Costa Rica Traffic Accidents Drive Up Insurance Premiums

Costa Rica's roads have turned into a deadly trap, with traffic accidents claiming more lives and causing more injuries than ever before. On Friday,...
spot_img
Costa Rica Coffee Maker Chorreador
Costa Rica Coffee Maker Chorreador
Costa Rica Travel Insurance
Costa Rica Rocking Chait
Costa Rica Travel

Latest News from Costa Rica