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Cuenca Rio Tuis Protected Zone

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	Area		Approx. 10,100 acres
	Max. Elevation		2,600' above sea level
	Temperature		70ºF annual average
	Location		Turrialba, Cartago Province 60 miles east of San Jose Costa Rica
	Date of Creation		20 February 1986

Park Attractions

The objective of this conservation area is to protect the Tuis River basin of central Costa Rica and the recharge zone of the related aquifer.

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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 Costa Rica MINAE at

Park Facilities and Hours

There are no public facilities in this protected zone. Nearby parks include Tapanti National Park, Rio Macho Forest Reserve, and La Marta Wildlife Refuge. Costa Rica