Nature Reserves of Costa Rica

Nature Reserves seek to preserve and rehabilitate Costa Rica’s tropical ecosystems and their biodiversity. The reserves differ from National Parks in that community and conservationist groups manage their land. Visitor revenues are used to maintain the trail system, pay park staff, and purchase surrounding land for protected zone expansion. Visit the Costa Rica National Parks, Rivers and Reserves Map to view the locations. Find photos and profiles of the famous National Parks of Costa Rica

Isla del Caño Biological Reserve

Hitoy-Cerere Biological Reserve

Cabo Blanco Absolute Reserve

Aviarios del Caribe

Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve

Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge

Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge

Curu National Wildlife Refuge

Ostional National Wildlife Refuge

E.A.R.T.H. University

Sirena Biological Station

Childrens Eternal Rain Forest

Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge

Wilson Botanical Gardens

Casa de Orquideas

La Selva Biological Station

Lomas Barbudal Biological Reserve and Dr Rafael Lucas Rodriguez Caballero Wildlife Refuge

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve