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Protected Zones
DIRIÁ Protects the aquifers of the region, which make up a large basin that drain into the Diriá, Enmedio, Tigre and Verde rivers originate, which are of vital importance for the Guanacaste region. Its biodiversity is rich because it is part of the biological corridor alongside other important refuges of the region, which permanently links the forested areas of the southern and northern Pacific regions. In the upper part of the forest, the only remnants of the tropical cloud forest that once
National Park
covered the highlands of the Nicoya Peninsula remain.
Birds are abundant in the area, with at least 134
distinct species identified. These include the long-tailed
manakin, black guan, turquoise-browed motmot, and
several species of hummingbird. In certain seasons, the
trill of the three-wattled bellbird can also be heard. We
can also observe several mammals here, including the
white-faced capuchin, agouti, deer, coatis and coyotes.
The most common amphibians and reptiles are iguanas,
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1. From San José, go to Limonal directly via Route 1 or else on Route 27, followed by Highway 23 and Route 1 to Limonal. In Limonal, take the road over the Puente de la Amistad
via Nicoya until you reach Santa Cruz, then continue to the community of Arado. The road to Arado is paved until the last 6 km, which is a gravel road, with signage that will guide you to the park administration.
2. From Liberia or Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR), drive south to Santa Cruz, and
from there turn off towards Arado as per the instructions above.
A four-wheel drive vehicle is suggested because the route includes an unpaved road and a ford of the Río Diriá.
More information here:
SINAC
Activities
What to bring
Diriá National Park
Photo: Roberto Ramos
This is a park that requires a medium level of fitness, so it can be visited by families who enjoy walking.
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