Costa Rica National Parks

Cerro Atenas Protected Zone

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	Area		Approx. 2,250 acres
	Max. Elevation		3,200' above sea level
	Temperature		75ºF annual average
	Precipitation		80 inches annual average
	Location		Alajuela Province, 15 miles west of airport
	Date of Creation		17 July 1974

Park Attractions

The Cerro Atenas zone of Costa Rica protects a highly degraded and eroded area, attempting to restore the natural ecology and hydrology.

Driving Directions

From the San Juan International Airport in Alajuela, Costa Rica, take the highway toward Atenas Costa Rica.

Park Facilities and Hours

There are no public facilities in this protected zone. Other nearby Costa Rica national parks include Rio Grande, El Rodeo, Quitirrisi and Cerros de Escazu Protected Zones.