Santa Rosa National Park
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Santa Rosa National Park is located in the provinces of Guanacaste, and consists of 493 square kilometers of protected land.
It is divided into 2 parts: The northern part is called "murciélago" (bat), it has few visitors and very remote beaches. The souther part is called "Santa Rosa", where most visitors come. This was the site of a famous battle in 1856 against invaders led by William Walker.
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Main Historical Attraction
The main historical attraction is "La Casona", the main building of the Santa Rosa Farm, built in 1663. It is a museum showing objects from the 1856 battle against William Walker.
Natural Attractions
The main beach is Playa Naranjo, located 13km west from "La Casona". The road is bad, so an SUV is recommended. Some tourists hike to this beach, but hikers should prepare lots of water since it may take up to 3 hours one way. Another beach is Playa Nancite, where green sea turtles come to nest.Entry is prohibited to the public.
The Murciélago Islands are a spectacular site for diving.
Camping
Camping sites are located near "La Casona" and at Playa Naranjo.
Species
This park has 115 species of mammals (including 20 species of bats) and 250 species of birds. The best season to watch wildlife is during the dry season, since the trees shed their leaves and animals are more visible. Crocodiles can be seen in the northern and southern tips of Playa Naranjo.
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| Santa Rosa National Park | |
| Region | Guanacaste |
| Telephone | (506) 666-5051 |
| Address | 35Km north of Liberia. |
| acg@acguanacaste.ac.cr | |
| Website | www.acguanacaste.ac.cr |
Santa Rosa National Park in Google Maps |
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