Our country holds 5% of the world's land-based biodiversity and 3.5% of marine life. Entrusted with those gifts, Costa Rica has become a world leader in sustainability. Our protected areas allow visitors to enjoy our natural wonders while limiting negative effects on the land and wildlife.
Whether you want to spot animals, peer into a volcano crater or explore a pre-Hispanic archaeological site, the Central Valley has protected areas you'll want to visit.
