🇨🇷Best National Parks in Costa Rica
Top-rated parks based on 83 park ratings across 10 categories. Costa Rica's parks score highest in Safety (76/100).
83 Total Parks
83 Rated
Avg Score: 46/100

#170/100
Cocos Island
National Park · Puntarenas
A remote UNESCO World Heritage oceanic island 550 km off the Pacific coast, Cocos Island is considered one of the world's finest dive sites. Its water
Top 15 Parks in Costa Rica
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Cocos Island
National Park · Puntarenas
La Amistad International
National Park · Puntarenas
Corcovado
National Park · Puntarenas
Arenal Volcano
National Park · Alajuela
Rincón de la Vieja
National Park · Guanacaste
Chirripó
National Park · San José
Tenorio Volcano
National Park · Guanacaste
Santa Rosa
National Park · Guanacaste
Poás Volcano
National Park · Alajuela
Braulio Carrillo
National Park · Heredia
Tapantí - Macizo Cerro de la Muerte
National Park · Cartago
Los Quetzales
National Park · San José
Barra Honda
National Park · Guanacaste
Irazú Volcano
National Park · Cartago
Cabo Blanco
Absolute Nature Reserve · Puntarenas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best national park in Costa Rica?
Based on our 10-category rating system, Cocos Island is the highest-rated park in Costa Rica with a score of 70/100. It is followed by La Amistad International (67/100) and Corcovado (66/100).
How many national parks does Costa Rica have?
Costa Rica has 83 protected areas in our database, of which 83 have been rated across 10 categories.
What are Costa Rica's parks best known for?
Parks in Costa Rica score highest in Safety with an average score of 76/100. The top park for safety is Grecia (85/100).