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Area
Approx. 75 acres
Max. Elevation
6,900' above sea level
Temperature
50ºF - 85ºF
Precipitation
150 -200 inches annually
Location
15 miles northwest of Heredia City
Date of Creation
22 January 1998
Park
Attractions
Primary and secondary mountain rainforests in the
foothills of Cerro Chompipe, southeast of Barva Volcano. This
wildlife
refuge is located within the Central Volcanic Forest
Reserve which hosts many research projects of the varying
disciplines, as
well as university monitoring programs.
Driving
Directions
From
San Jose, take the highway to Heredia City, then to San Rafael de
Heredia.
Go about a mile past the recreation center at Monte de la Cruz, until
you
reach the foot of Cerro Chompipe.