The Whale Marine National Park gets its name from the scores of Humpback Whales that gather here from December to April every year to mate. Located about 120 miles South West of San Jose, it is one of the less visited national parks in Costa Rica and if you want real peace and quiet, then this is the place to be.

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The Tenorio Volcano National Park is located 100 miles north of San Jose and covers an area of almost 31,800 acres. It was created in 1976 and is one of the most popular national parks of Costa Rica.

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The Sarapiqui River has great historic value as far as Costa Rica is concerned. It provided vital service in the transportation of goods, arms and soldiers during the war of 1856.

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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.

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If you want to experience sulphur springs, boiling hot mud springs and steam vents, then Rincon de la Vieja National Park is meant for you. Near the southern slope of the volcano inside the Rincon de la Vieja National at Las Pilas and Las Hornillas, all these and more are in abundance.

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The Reventazon River is a 145 Km long river that originates in the Meseta Central and flows into the Caribbean Sea. It flows through the valleys of Turrialba, Reventazon and Orosi and through the village of Parismina.

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The shoreline of Playa Grande is protected by the over 400 hectare of Playa Grande Marine Turtle National Park. This park is a protected area of the nesting of the famous Leatherback Turtle and also includes over 20,000 hectares into the sea.

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The Piedras Blancas National Park is situated in the Puntarenas Province of Costa Rica and covers an area of 34,642 acres. It was formed in 1991 to protect biology and eco system in the region.

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