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Rincón de la Vieja
National Park
Discover the rich diversity of bird fauna in
a landscape where Pacific and Caribbean birds converge in a single place, as well as altitudinal migration processes of species with restricted distributions.
Rincón de la Vieja National Park offers a combination of attractions that are unlike anywhere else in the country, making it one of the best destinations for hiking
enthusiasts. Its volcanic complex that extends over a mountain range, with rivers that flows into the Pacific and the Caribbean, creates numerous environments and microclimates that different species of birds use
to find the conditions they need to survive.
Rincón de la Vieja National Park is an undiscovered gem in the interior of Costa Rica, home to an incredible combination of volcanic geological wonders and pristine tropical rainforests that spans six life zones. The rich and abundant volcanic activity brings about phenomena such as fumaroles, mud ponds and acid
lagoons.
1,895m / 6,217 ft
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This is the most active area. It has a crater with an acidic lake, continuously venting steam and occasional volcanic hiccups.
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano
It encompasses nine
contiguous craters that dot the national park.
Santa María Volcano, the highest peak, at 1,916 m / 6,385 ftf
Cerro Von Seebach
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