Park
Attractions
Steep terrain surrounding the Cacao Volcano
transitions
from dry tropical forest in the lowlands to
cloud and rain forest in
the
higher altitudes. Trails through the forest and
to the summit. The fire
lookout
station at Pedregal hill offers a panoramic view
of the Costa Rica
countryside.
Driving Directions
From San Jose, take the Interamerican highway to
Liberia.
Continue on the Interamerican highway past
Liberia about 20 miles to
Potrerillos.
Turn right and drive 6 miles to Quebrada Grande,
then left and follow
the
Park signs.
Park Facilities and Hours
The Biological Station at Cacao Sector is open
24 hours with visitor
attention
from 8am to 4pm. Dormitory style lodging of four
rooms with a capacity
of
32 people, 4 restrooms and 2 showers. Caretaker
on-site, kitchen and
dining
hall for researchers and groups.
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Park
Attractions
This sector protects the headwaters of several
important
rivers at the continental divide. The biological
station conducts
research
in aquatic biology and insects, under the
direction of the Stroud
Water Research
Center. Costa Rica. Archaeological interests
include hundreds of
petroglyphs scattered
around an extensive area.
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Driving
Directions
From San Jose, Costa Rica, take the
Interamerican highway to Liberia.
Continue on the Interamerican highway past
Liberia and through
Potrerillos.
A few miles before you reach Colonia Bolanos,
turn to the right and
follow
the Park signs.
Park Facilities and Hours
The Biological Station at Maritza Sector is open
24 hours with visitor
attention from 8am to 4pm. Dormitory
style lodging of four rooms with a capacity of
32 people, showers and
bathrooms, electricity. Large research lab and
classroom.
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Park Attractions
Largely unexplored rain forest area with
biological diversity. Trails
to Orosilito Hill and Orosi Volcano.
Driving Directions
From San Jose, Costa Rica, take the
Interamerican highway to
Liberia.
Continue on the Interamerican highway past
Liberia and through
Potrerillos. A few miles before you reach La
Cruz, turn to the right
and drive 20 miles
to Santa Cecilia. From there turn right and go 1
mile, then turn right
again
and follow the Park signs
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Park Facilities and Hours
The
Station at Pitilla Sector is open 24 hours with
visitor attention from
8am
to 4pm. Two room dormitory with 20 beds, three
showers and restrooms,
no
electricity. Laboratory and classrooms.
Park Attractions
Administration building and offices for the ACG
(Guanacaste
Conservation Area).
Laboratories, documentation center, and
conference hall.
Driving Directions
From San Jose, take the Interamerican highway to
Liberia.
Continue on the Interamerican highway. A few
miles after you pass
through
Potrerillos, you will find the Research Center
near the entrance to the
Santa
Rosa Sector.
Park Facilities and Hours
Dormitory style lodging for up to 64 people.
Dining area, electricity,
water, laundry, telephone, fax and
photocopying.
National Parks of Costa Rica
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