🇨🇷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
Cocos Island
#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

1
Cocos Island
National Park · Puntarenas
702
La Amistad International
National Park · Puntarenas
673
Corcovado
National Park · Puntarenas
664
Arenal Volcano
National Park · Alajuela
655
Rincón de la Vieja
National Park · Guanacaste
646
Chirripó
National Park · San José
637
Tenorio Volcano
National Park · Guanacaste
628
Santa Rosa
National Park · Guanacaste
619
Poás Volcano
National Park · Alajuela
6010
Braulio Carrillo
National Park · Heredia
5911
Tapantí - Macizo Cerro de la Muerte
National Park · Cartago
5912
Los Quetzales
National Park · San José
5813
Barra Honda
National Park · Guanacaste
5714
Irazú Volcano
National Park · Cartago
5715
Cabo Blanco
Absolute Nature Reserve · Puntarenas
56

Category Winners

#1
Cocos IslandPuntarenas
92#2
Tenorio VolcanoGuanacaste
88#3
ChirripóSan José
85#4
CorcovadoPuntarenas
85#5
Arenal VolcanoAlajuela
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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).

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