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Arenal-Huetar Conservation Area (ACAHN)
The areas destined for public use are the sectors of the Caño Negro lagoon, adjacent to the towns of Caño Negro, Las Cubas, San Antonio, Playuelas and San Ramón of Sabogal, identified as:
• Caño Negro Lagoon
• Monico Lagoons (including Betel and
Caño Blanco)
• Caño Los Patos
• Caño Negro - Sabogal Trail (North
Río Frío)
• South Rio Frio Trail
• Las Cubas
• Capilla Lagoon
• Muelle Lagoon
• Caño Negro (main channel sector of
the Rio Frio that crosses the lagoon
of the same name).
• Sabogal and Playuelas Trail (North
Rio Frio)
Among the services offered there is general information and drinking water. In addition, the visit of researchers, as well as national and foreign students, is promoted. There is a universal path with a length of 800 m that can be covered in about one hour. It is of low difficulty. A boat ride is required to enter the elevated trail. The docks are accessible.
Flora and fauna
The refuge is a food source for migratory birds traveling from the north. There are species of plants and animals, not found in other parts of the country, there is a great abundance of birds and fish for human consumption, and it is one of the few places where the tropical gar fish can be found.
With the arrival of the dry season, between February and April, it is reduced to small lakes, streams, furrows and small beaches, frequented by a variety of birds.
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