Another national park in the Guanacanste provine is Palo Verde.

The Palo Verde National is located between the Bebedero River and the Tempisque river which is about 30 km west of Cañas city. This park (extension of 16.804 hectares) is characterized by prairie habitats, rivers and hills. During the wet season, the complete area may convert in a large lagoon.

One of the species more common in this park is Palo Verde, a bush of levees in light green color. The entire national park is a sensation for friends of flora. But also for the animal friend, this park has a lot to offer: during the dry season, many birds like sea gulls, herons, ducks and other will come and rest in the lagoons. The entire population counts 279 different bird species. For bird watchers, the Bird Island is interesting.

Mammals can be found also in the park: Congo monkeys, whiteface monkeys, porcupine and coyotes. And don’t forget: in the Tempisque river swim some up to 5 meter long crocodiles!

How to get there:

The Palo Verde Biological Station is located in Guanacaste, 1 hour southwest of Bagaces on an unpaved road (28 km); from San José, it is 4-1/2 hours and from Liberia, 1-1/2 hours. In Bagaces, turn west on the unpaved road opposite to the gas station. The gravel road is rough and requires slow travel. Follow signs to Refugio de Fauna Silvestre, which is the more heavily used road. Public buses that go from San José to Bagaces and beyond leave from several points in San José. Tell the bus driver to stop at Bagaces. From there, you can take a taxi to tPalo Verde, or call the station in advance to have station personnel pick you up in Bagaces.
Entry fee is around 6 US$ per person.
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