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Central Volcanic Forest Reserve

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	Area		Approx. 152,000 acres
	Max. Elevation		10,850' above sea level
	Temperature		60ºF annual average
	Precipitation		130 - 200 inches annually
	Location		Generally surrounding Turrialba, Irazu and Braulio Carrillo National Parks
	Date of Creation		28 October 1975

Park Attractions

The forest zone is intended to protect the hydrological and ecological potential of the central part of the country. There are five distinct life zones in the area, with a complex, dense vegetative structure. A transect of only 12 miles passes from 800' to 10,800' in elevation, covering the five forest types.

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The Forest Reserve hosts many research projects of the varying disciplines, as well as university monitoring programs. For more information on research projects in the area, contact MINAE at

Park Facilities and Hours

Nearby National Parks with visitor facilities include:

Braulio Carrillo National Park
Irazu Volcano National Park
Turrialba Volcano National Park