Palo Verde

By admin | March 7, 2008

Located 15 kilometers south of the town of Bagaces, Palo Verde occupies an area made up of floodplains and saltwater and freshwater lagoons and marshes, habitat for the greatest concentration of aquatic birds in Costa Rica. Species that can be observed here include jabirus, black-bellied whistling ducks, Muscovy ducks, herons, blue-winged teals, ibises and great blue herons. Close to 300 bird species have been identified in this national park, which is thought to be one of the best bird-watching areas in Central America.

Other attractions include animals such as coatis, peccaries, coyotes, deer and monkeys. In addition, the Río Tempisque features 36 navigable kilometers that allow observation of Palo Verde’s various landscapes and habitats. The park offers drinking water, outhouses, researcher accommodations, trails and viewpoints.

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