City: Province of Puntarenas
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What to do and see in Province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica: The Best National Parks
Puntarenas (Spanish pronunciation: [puntaˈɾenas]) is a province of Costa Rica. It is located in the western part of the country, covering most of Costa Rica's Pacific Ocean coast, and it is the largest province in Costa Rica. Clockwise from the northwest it borders on the provinces Guanacaste, Alajuela, San José and Limón, and the neighbouring country of Panama.
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1. La Amistad International Park
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
This World Heritage Site, straddling the boundary between Costa Rica and Panama, features great biodiversity and is the home to members of three Indian tribes.
2. Up in the Cloud Forest
3. Costarica-pacifictours.com
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
I have been working as a tour guide for the past eleven years. During this time, I have one of the best time in my life teaching people about biodiversity of my country. I offer tours around Costa Rica, as well Manuel Antonio to see the amazing and beautiful beach and the wildlife of the park. like Sloth,Monkeys,Lizards, Coatimundi and a lot more.
4. Birding Spots Manuel Antonio
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
Birding and Nature Tours, Central Pacific - Manuel Antonio
Reviewed By LundPetersen
We had a terrific early morning birding tour with Oscar Herrera near his village Villa Nueva and in the new birding spot Esquipulas. We saw around 50 different species and Oscar was an excellent guide in spotting and naming the birds. The Esquipulas spot was also terrific (with a lovely breakfast) and an enormous variety of birds very well displayed.
5. Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio
6. Piedras Blancas National Park
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4.5 based on 71 reviews
We offer different Guided tours to the Piedras Blancas National Park, expert guides will take you to an amazing adventure. Piedras Blancas National Park forms part of the Osa Conservation Area, included in the National Conservation Areas System. It has an area of 14 350 hectares. With the objective of protecting the last tropical rain forest in the Golfito sector including the Esquinas River basin, Piedras Blancas National Park was created in January of 1993. This bio-geographical area has acquired great importance, becoming a gathering spot for flora and fauna species coming from North America, as well as South America. It constitutes a high diversity zone of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. The very humid tropical forests seen here have tall evergreen trees, and are dense with large quantities of plants that live amongst the trees.
7. Cocos Island National Park
8. Corcovado National Park
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4.5 based on 1,262 reviews
Reviewed By prl16
I just hiked in Corcovado National Park the week of March 19, 2019 and it was amazing. Lots of wildlife, a pristine primary forest, and a great waterfall that is nearby the ranger station. It is a good idea to hire a guide to take you through the forest, especially if you are unfamiliar with what to watch out for (like army ants for example) or want more info about the birds and mammals (including many monkeys) you are seeing.
9. Parque Nacional Marino Ballena
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4.5 based on 567 reviews
Reviewed By nutty_4_nature - Phoenix, United States
Marino Ballena national park is an unique place that many tourists miss when they visit Costa Rica since it is tucked away from the main tourist hubs. I am conflicted writing this review since part of the beauty of this place is how unspoiled it is! Literally the jungle goes right to the beach. One of the highlights is walking out to the whale’s tail rock formation during low tide. Be sure to bring sun protection since it gets really hot and there is zero shade during the walk. The beach is not crowded and there is plenty of space to stretch out. Also some small rivers flow to the sea and I noticed quite a few bird watchers in the area. Uvita’s main restaurant strip is right outside the park entrance and it’s convenient to access for any food, drinks or snacks. Definitely I would highly recommend a visit for at least half a day.
10. Carara National Park
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4.5 based on 259 reviews
Reviewed By nigeld515 - Toronto, Canada
Carara National Park is no where near as busy as Manuel Antonio Park. The parking was free and plentiful. The cost is $10 US per person which gets you a full day to walk the trails. You are still near the beach so it is hot. Bug spray, a long sleeve shirt and long pants are a must. A good pair of hiking boots is a good idea as there is a lot of trail to walk. I recommend going with a guide who are stationed near the ticket office. We went with Jairo Sanches, who is an acredited guide with the government. He has a great deal
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