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Guayabo National Monument

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	Area		Approx. 550 acres
	Max. Elevation		3,600' above sea level
	Temperature		45ºF - 75ºF
	Precipitation		140 inches annual average
	Location		Cartago Province, 60 miles east of San Jose
	Date of Creation		13 August 1973

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Park Attractions

This is the largest archaeological site yet found in Costa Rica. Largely unexplored, the area contains ancient trails, bridges, water tanks and homesites, as well as petroglyphs estimated to be about 3,000 years old.

Driving Directions

From San Jose, take the highway to Cartago. Continue on through Cervantes, Turrialba and Santa Teresita, and follow the signs to Guayabo Monumento Nacional. Costa Rica.

Park Facilities and Hours

The ranger station is open from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Hiking trails, camping areas and bathing facilities are available.

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