Cabo Blanco
Costa Rica, Puntarenas
Cabo Blanco
LocationCosta Rica, Puntarenas
RegionPuntarenas
TypeAbsolute Nature Reserve
Coordinates9.5667°, -85.1000°
Established1963
Area12.46
Nearest CityMontezuma (11 km)
About Cabo Blanco
The oldest protected area in Costa Rica and a model for the national park system, Cabo Blanco was established by Danish conservationists Karen and Olof Wessberg. Located at the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, it protects pristine tropical dry forest and marine zones rich in sea turtles, puffbirds, and brown pelicans.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cabo Blanco located?
Cabo Blanco is located in Puntarenas, Costa Rica at coordinates 9.5667, -85.1.
How do I get to Cabo Blanco?
To get to Cabo Blanco, the nearest city is Montezuma (11 km).
How large is Cabo Blanco?
Cabo Blanco covers approximately 12.46 square kilometers (5 square miles).
When was Cabo Blanco established?
Cabo Blanco was established in 1963.