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La Amistad International

Costa Rica, Puntarenas

La Amistad International

LocationCosta Rica, Puntarenas
RegionPuntarenas
TypeNational Park
Coordinates9.1000°, -83.0000°
Established1982
Area1992
Nearest CitySan Isidro del General (60 km)
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About La Amistad International

Costa Rica's largest protected area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, La Amistad spans the Talamanca Mountain Range across the border with Panama. It protects extraordinary altitudinal diversity from lowland rainforest to páramo and hosts the greatest concentration of endemic species in all of Central America.

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Where is La Amistad International located?

La Amistad International is located in Puntarenas, Costa Rica at coordinates 9.1, -83.

How do I get to La Amistad International?

To get to La Amistad International, the nearest city is San Isidro del General (60 km).

How large is La Amistad International?

La Amistad International covers approximately 1,992 square kilometers (769 square miles).

When was La Amistad International established?

La Amistad International was established in 1982.