National Parks in Costa Rica
Explore 83 parks across Costa Rica. Browse detailed ratings, visitor information, and recommendations.
83Total Parks
46/100Avg Rating
83Rated Parks
National ParkMost Common (28)
Frequently Asked Questions
−How many national parks are in Costa Rica?−
Costa Rica has 83 protected areas in our database, including 28 National Parks, 22 Wildlife Refuges, 9 Biological Reserves, and more.
What is the highest-rated park in Costa Rica?−
Cocos Island is the highest-rated park in Costa Rica with a score of 70/100, located in Puntarenas.
Which parks in Costa Rica have the best scenery?−
The top-rated parks for beauty and scenery are Cocos Island (92/100), Tenorio Volcano (88/100), Chirripó (85/100).
Which parks are best for wildlife viewing in Costa Rica?−
For wildlife viewing, the top-rated parks are Cocos Island (92/100), La Amistad International (82/100), Ostional (82/100).
What are the most accessible parks in Costa Rica?−
The most accessible parks are Manuel Antonio (88/100 accessibility rating), Poás Volcano (88/100 accessibility rating), Irazú Volcano (85/100 accessibility rating).
Top 10 Parks in Costa Rica
#1#2#3#4#5#6#7#8#9#10
Cocos Island
70/100Puntarenas
Corcovado
68/100Puntarenas
La Amistad International
67/100Puntarenas
Arenal Volcano
65/100Alajuela
Rincón de la Vieja
64/100Guanacaste
Chirripó
63/100San José
Tenorio Volcano
62/100Guanacaste
Santa Rosa
61/100Guanacaste
Poás Volcano
60/100Alajuela
Braulio Carrillo
59/100Heredia
Top Parks by Category
Top 10 Parks for Uniqueness in Costa Rica
#1#2#3#4#5#6#7#8#9#10
Cocos Island
95/100Puntarenas
Ostional
88/100Guanacaste
La Amistad International
82/100Puntarenas
Tenorio Volcano
82/100Guanacaste
Corcovado
79/100Puntarenas
Chirripó
78/100San José
Poás Volcano
78/100Alajuela
Tortuguero
78/100Limón
Rincón de la Vieja
75/100Guanacaste
Arenal Volcano
72/100Alajuela
All Parks (83)
9 of 83 parks
70/100
Cocos Island
Puntarenas
1 reviews
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68/100
Corcovado
Puntarenas
2 reviews
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67/100
La Amistad International
Puntarenas
1 reviews
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65/100
Arenal Volcano
Alajuela
1 reviews
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64/100
Rincón de la Vieja
Guanacaste
1 reviews
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63/100
Chirripó
San José
1 reviews
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62/100
Tenorio Volcano
Guanacaste
1 reviews
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61/100
Santa Rosa
Guanacaste
1 reviews
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60/100
Poás Volcano
Alajuela
1 reviews
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