Costa Rica National Parks

Rio Grande Protected Zone

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	Area		Approx. 3,700 acres
	Max. Elevation		4,200' above sea level
	Temperature		80ºF annual average
	Precipitation		100 inches annual average
	Location		Alajuela Province, 40 miles N of San Jose
	Date of Creation		30 July 1955

Park Attractions

This area protects humid tropical forest in the Rio Grande river basin.

Driving Directions

From San Jose, take the highway to Alajuela. From there, take the road through Grecia, Sarchi, then Naranjo.

Park Facilities and Hours

There are no public facilities in this protected zone. Other nearby Costa Rica Parks include:
Cerro Atenas Protected Zone
El Rodeo and Cerros de Escazu