🇨🇷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 (75/100).

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

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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 Corcovado (68/100) and La Amistad International (67/100).

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 75/100. The top park for safety is Grecia (85/100).

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