Juan Castro Blanco
Costa Rica, Alajuela
Juan Castro Blanco
LocationCosta Rica, Alajuela
RegionAlajuela
TypeNational Park
Coordinates10.2833°, -84.3500°
Established1992
Area143.22
Nearest CityCiudad Quesada (20 km)
About Juan Castro Blanco
Protecting the headwaters of five major rivers that supply water to nearly one million people in the Central Valley, Juan Castro Blanco is a critical water resource park. The cloud forests and páramo of this high-altitude park shelter quetzals, pumas, and orchids.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Juan Castro Blanco located?
Juan Castro Blanco is located in Alajuela, Costa Rica at coordinates 10.2833, -84.35.
How do I get to Juan Castro Blanco?
To get to Juan Castro Blanco, the nearest city is Ciudad Quesada (20 km).
How large is Juan Castro Blanco?
Juan Castro Blanco covers approximately 143.22 square kilometers (55 square miles).
When was Juan Castro Blanco established?
Juan Castro Blanco was established in 1992.