National Parks

ARENAL

Area:
2,920 Ha.

The Arenal National Park is located in the Northern region of Costa Rica at the northern end of the Tilaran Mountain Ring; managed by the cantons of Tilaran, San Carlos and San Ramon.

This area is considered an important replenishment region because its waters, which drain into the Arenal Reservoir, are used for the production of electricity and in fish farming projects in the Moracia Irrigation District.

Its flora is varied, with species such as the mountain guayabo, frijo, rosewood, chicle tree, balsa and others. The Costa Rica Natural Travel species of fauna are the paca, Baird's tapir, white-nosed coati, sloth, jaguar, deer; birds such as parrots, parakeets, resplendent quetzals; and some snakes like the parrot snake, fer-de-lance and boa constrictor.