No menu items!

COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER

HomeTopicsEnvironment and WildlifeFree entry to all national parks tomorrow for National Parks Day

Free entry to all national parks tomorrow for National Parks Day

Entry to all Costa Rican national parks is free for National Parks Day tomorrow.

The holiday, celebrated every Aug. 24 since 1986, commemorates the creation of the national parks system. Aside from free entry to national parks, schools across the country also commemorate national parks with activities.

When the holiday started, there were 14 national parks across the country. Now there are nearly 30 national parks and about a quarter of the country’s landmass is protected land.

So go take a trip and visit one tomorrow, it’s free. If you can’t, here are some of our best shots of Costa Rica’s beautiful national parks.

Palo Verde
Erin Skoczylas/The Tico Times
Lindsay Fendt/The Tico Times
Lindsay Fendt/The Tico Times
Poás Volcano, Alajuela
The Tico Times
Andrés Madrigal/The TicoTimes
Chirripó National Park
(Via SINAC)
Photo of the Day
Andrés Madrigal / The Tico Times
A sea turtle prepares to lay her eggs at Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica.
Courtesy of Bookmundi

Trending Now

Costa Rica Fashion Week Debuts in Arts Festival Lineup

Costa Rica Fashion Week marks its 25th edition by aligning with the International Arts Festival, blending runway shows with broader cultural offerings for the...

US Authorizes Oil and Gas Sales to Cuba Under Strict Conditions

The United States is authorizing the sale of oil and gas to Cuba, provided companies ensure the fuel will go to citizens and businesses...

US Judge Vacates Trump Third-Country Deportation Policy Due To Process Violations

A federal judge in Massachusetts has struck down a key Trump administration immigration policy that permitted the rapid deportation of migrants to countries other...

US Israel Iran War Spreads as Hezbollah Enters Fighting and UK Base in Cyprus Hit

The war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran spread across the Middle East and beyond on Monday with Lebanon's Hezbollah entering...

Panama President Shrugs Off China Retaliation Threats After Canal Port Takeover

Panama President José Raúl Mulino on Thursday brushed aside the possibility of Chinese reprisals after his government moved to take control of two ports...

Harvard’s Robert Waldinger Brings the World’s Longest Happiness Study to Costa Rica, Hosted by the UN-Founded University for Peace

One of the world’s leading experts on happiness and wellbeing is coming to Costa Rica, and time is running out to be part of...
Costa Rica Coffee Maker Chorreador
Costa Rica Coffee Maker Chorreador
Costa Rica Travel Insurance
Costa Rica Travel

Latest News from Costa Rica