Costa Rica National Park Santa Rosa

National Park Santa Rosa protects one of the last dry forests at the Central American Pacific coast. With an area of about 50.000 hectares, the whole peninsula is protected today. Even if you get the impression of a barren land, more than 250 species of plants grow here. In the evergreen wet forest in the north part, many tree species can be found.

100 species of mammals, 200 species of birds and many reptiles can be watched. With a little good luck you can see a Boa and many other animals. Turtles visit the beaches of the park during September and October. The sand beaches invite to go swimming, but do not offer shadow.

From the park office, there is a trail with some miles leading to Playa Naranjo and to an outlook point. Park is open from 8 am to 4 pm, entrance fee is US$ 6 per person. At the park entrance, about 4 miles from the Interamerican Highway, you will also find a small village for scientists and students.