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Palo Verde
Central America (Guanacaste)Designated in 1980198 km²
The most important seasonal wetland in Central America for migratory waterbirds, with up to 60,000 birds gathered in the dry season
Area
198 km²
Protection category
IUCN II
Parque nacional —
Designated in
1980
Declared in 1980, Palo Verde protects the most important seasonal wetland in Central America, which through the dry season concentrates up to 60,000 waterbirds of dozens of species, a gathering comparable to the great South American wetlands. It is one of the few places in Costa Rica where the jabiru, the largest stork on the entire American continent, nests.
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1 dive site within 300 km is also shown.
Palo Verde: 62 documented species
Mammals23Birds21Reptiles6Amphibians
Flora and ecosystems
Ecosystems found in Costa Rica, where Palo Verde lies.
Tropical rainforestMarine / coastal
Experiences in this park
Diving and snorkellingBirdwatching
Nearby dive sites
Where can I dive near here?
245 km away
Wildlife you can see now
What is worth looking out for this month in Costa Rica?
Now is a good time: Olive ridley arribada at Ostional (July to November (largest arribadas; smaller ones occur year-round))
Now is a good time: Sea turtle nesting in Costa Rica (July to October at Tortuguero (peak in August and September); March to July for leatherbacks)
Now is a good time: Sea turtle nesting in Costa Rica (July to October at Tortuguero (peak in August and September); March to July for leatherbacks)
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