The Santa Rosa National Park has a lot of historic value attached to it. To preserve the historical significance of the battle with the USA led troops, the area was protected by executive decrees in 1970 and 1977.
Santa Rosa National Park is located 118 miles North West of San Jose and is easy to reach. From San Jose, you need to travel 136 miles North on the Interamerican Highway 1. At Liberia, you turn left to reach the entrance gate. Liberia is also the nearest airport.
One of the best attractions at the Santa Rosa National Park is the tropical dry forest region. This national park is a protected place for some of the last still remaining tropical forest covers in the world. The conspicuous oak forest at the entrance of the park represents the original natural habitat of the region. The ranchers burned away most of the region and the current vegetation includes African Grass and the Bignoniaceous trees. The habitat is more native near the beaches.
The Santa Rosa National Park in Costa Rica, houses two important turtle nesting beaches. They are called Naranjo and Nancite. Ridley Sea Turtles arrive in thousands every year to these beaches to lay their eggs. Naranjo beach is also a popular surfing site and contains a campsite.
The historic La Casona building is reminiscent of the fierce battle of Santa Rosa in 1856, which has been preserved as a historic monument. It also displays the every day life of the Tico Haciendas of the 1800s. Bats are abundant in the building.
A popular activity at the Santa Rosa National Park is scuba diving. From just outside the park, scuba diving trips can be arranged to Islas Murcielago or Bat Islands.
There are not too many amenities available at the Santa Rosa National Park. The best option is to stay at Liberia. There are some cabins available but not really recommended. If you want complete peace and quiet with days of relaxation, then Santa Rosa National Park in Costa Rica is ideal for you.
