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For travelers who want to venture off the beaten path and enjoy eco-tourism during their Costa Rica vacation, Juan Castro Blanco National Park is a lesser known site located in the center of some popular tourist destinations.
The park is located northwest of the Central Valley with both Poas Volcano and Braulio Carrillo National Park to its east. Juan Castro Blanco National Park is known for its primary and rain forests and is an excellent place to enjoy bird watching.
Juan Castro Blanco National Park itself features three volcanoes on site, including the Porvenir Volcano (7,438 feet), the Platanar Volcano (7,162 feet) and the El Viejo Volcano (6,962 feet). In addition to the breathtaking views created by these awe-inspiring landmarks, hot springs leading to rivers can be found throughout the park.
The national park's large trail system spans more than 35,000 acres and gives travelers a chance to truly appreciate the flora and fauna of Costa Rica up close. Like many national parks in the country, Juan Castro Blanco National Park is an excellent place to view a diverse collection of wildlife, but in a very secluded setting.
Bird watchers can expect to see some of Costa Rica's treasured species, including the resplendent quetzal. Peacocks, falcons and black turkeys can also be found throughout the park. Some of the mammals found in the park include a number of Costa Rica's monkey species, armadillos and even goats. Travelers can also expect to see a variety of snakes, frogs and lizards. In all, the park boasts 233 species of bird and 57 species of mammal.
Juan Castro Blanco National Park is also an excellent destination for history buffs, as archaeological discoveries have indicated that the site was used as a meeting ground for ancient civilizations in Costa Rica.
The best way to get to the park from the capital city of San Jose is by taking the highway to the province of Alajuela. From there, travelers can drive to Ciudad Quesada, with the park's main entrance located to the east of the city.
Juan Castro Blanco National Park's temperature typically sits between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit and the site averages 140 inches of rainfall per year.
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