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Iguanita Wildlife Refuge
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How do you get to the Iguanita Wildlife Refuge?
By car. Please note that the road conditions for the final 7
km are quite challenging, so a 4×4 vehicle is essential to reach the refuge.
From San José: Drive north towards Puntarenas and then follow the Interamericana Highway until you reach Liberia. Turn left, continue for about 8 km (5 miles), turn right at the Do It Center towards the Four Seasons Hotel and continue along the road for about 6 km (3.7 miles), then turn left on an unpaved road towards the Iguanita Wildlife Refuge and continue for another 7.5 km (4.5 miles) until you reach the entrance to the Iguanita Wildlife Refuge. This route requires a total of 5 to 6 hours from San José.
From Daniel Oduber International Airport, Liberia (LIR):
Drive south towards Santa Cruz, continue for about 8 km (5 miles), turn right at the Do It Center towards the Four Seasons Hotel and continue along the road for about 6 km (3.7 miles), then turn left on an unpaved road towards the Iguanita Wildlife Refuge and continue for another 7.5 km (4.5 miles) until you reach the entrance to the Iguanita Wildlife Refuge.
By bus: There are no buses to the Iguanita Wildlife Refuge.
However, you can take a bus on the San Jose - Liberia route (Pulmitan, +506 2222-1650) which takes about 5 hours, and from there you can take a cab or rent a car and drive to the Iguanita Wildlife Refuge, which takes about 40 minutes. It is recommended to purchase your ticket one day in advance to secure your space.
There are also several private transportation services (shuttle buses) that can take you from San José or Liberia to Papagayo.
By plane: Take a flight between Juan Santamaría airport and
Daniel Oduber Quirós Airport in Liberia, with daily departures on Sansa or Aerobell Airlines. From there you can take a cab or drive to Iguanita Wildlife Refuge, which takes approximately 40 minutes.
More information
Tempisque Conservation Area acg@acguanacaste.ac.cr
(506) 2666-0630 / (506) 2666-7718
costaricainfolink.com
Bahía Culebra, Nacascolo, Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Other nearby parks:
• Costa Esmeralda National Wildlife Refuge
• Las Baulas Marine National Park
• Santa Rosa National Park
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