Corcovado National Park
national park in Costa Rica
Corcovado National Park is a national park in Costa Rica. It was established on 24 October 1975. It has an area of 425 km² (263 mi²). National Geographic called this park "the most biologically intense place on Earth in terms of biodiversity". The park very popular with tropical ecologists. Visitor can see a lot of wildlife.
Corcovado National Park | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
Location | Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica |
Coordinates | 8°33′0″N 83°35′0″W / 8.55000°N 83.58333°W |
Area | 425 km2 (164 sq mi) |
Established | October 24, 1975 |
Governing body | National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) |