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.
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