Costa Rica National Parks

Costa Esmeralda Wildlife Refuge

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Park Attractions The Costa Esmeralda Wildlife Refuge protects mangroves and tropical forest areas near Punta Gorda on the Pacific Coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. Park Facilities and Hours There are no public park facilities at this national wildlife refuge. Nearest tourist attractions are at Playas del Coco and Ocotal, Costa Rica.	Area	54 acres
	Location	Guanacaste Province
	Date of Creation	17 May 1994
		To the south you wil find the Tamarindo area and Las Baulas National Marine Park. To the north you will find Iguanita Wildlife Refuge and Santa Rosa National Park.