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Juan Castro Blanco National Park

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	Area		35,700 acres
	Max. Elevation		7,450' above sea level
	Temperature		Ranges from 60ºF to 80ºF
	Precipitation		140 inches annual average
	Location		Alajuela Province, 60 miles N of San Jose 10.30°N 84.366°W
	Date of Creation		9 June 1992

Park Attractions

Juan Castro Blanco National Park is approximately 50% primary cloud and rainforest. Platanar Volcano is still active, though its last eruption date in unknown. Its dormant sister Porvenir is several miles to the south.

The Aguas Zarcas Group of nine ancient cinder cones is surrounded by river systems which give rise to the many thermal hot springs throughout the park. This area is well known for birding, especially for the resplendant quetzal, as well as its variety of orchids.Costa Rica.

Driving Directions

From San Jose, Costa Rica. take the highway to Alajuela. From there, drive to Ciudad Quesada, also known as San Carlos. The main entrance to the park is East of Ciudad Quesada, Costa Rica.

Park Facilities and Hours

There are not yet any public facilities at this park. Hiking paths wander throughout the area, but are not marked. This wilderness area in Costa Rica is still relatively unexplored.