Palo Verde National Park
Palo Verde National Park - Located in the heart of the Tempisque basin near the mouth of the Rio Tempisque River you will find the beautiful Palo Verde National Park. A diverse mixture of habitats, this area, is a favorite for the birdwatchers and photographers that visit the country, but the regular visitor will not be disappointed either. You are bound to get some great shots of the variety of species natural to the area or the waterfowl that migrate here from North America during the winter.
Marshlands, brackish and fresh water rivers and mangrove swamps surround this tropical dry forest that make the perfect ecosystem for the variety of bird species found here. There are trails that will take you along the best viewing areas of the park and overlooks to give visitors the opportunity to get some great photos. The Organization for Tropical Studies operates a Biological Station in Palo Verde and offers lodging, meals and tours.
| Area | 45,492 acres | |
| Max. Elevation | n/a | |
| Temperature | Ranges from 60ºF to 90ºF | |
| Precipitation | 70 to 120 inches annual average | |
| Location | Guanacaste Province, North Pacific Region | |
| Created | 30 April, 1978 |
National Reserves and Refuges around Palo Verde National Park include Mata Redonda Refuge, Laguna Madrjgal Refuge, Taboga Forest Reserve and Lomas de Barbudal Biological Reserve
Photo: Debivort at the English language Wikipedia [GFDL, GFDL, GFDL or CC-BY-SA-3.0], from Wikimedia Commons
