Purple Gallinule by Marek Stefunko
Palo Verde National Park
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Purple Gallinule by Marek Stefunko
Costa Rica|North America
wetlandswaterbirdsboat-tripscosta-ricadry-forest
Palo Verde National Park
Costa Rica|North America
79
Wildlife
76
Access
62
Stay
88
Safety
84
Photo
72
Crowds
71
Cost
89
Birding
Palo Verde National Park protects one of the most important wetland systems in dry northwest Costa Rica and is especially strong for waterbirds. Boat trips and marsh edge viewing make it a good contrast to the cloud forest and rainforest destinations elsewhere in the country.
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Wildlife Species
Roseate Spoonbill
CommonBird · Best time: Morning
Boat-billed Heron
UncommonBird · Best time: Dawn or Dusk
American Crocodile
UncommonReptile · Best time: All Day
Jabiru
RareBird · Best time: Dry season
Geography
- Terrain
- Marshes, river channels, dry forest, seasonal lagoons
- Elevation
- Sea level to low hills
- Climate
- Tropical dry forest and wetland
- Area
- About 198 km2
Weather
- Best Months
- DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchApril
- Avg. Temperature
- 22-35°C
- Rainfall
- Very low in dry season
- Humidity
- 45-85%
Getting There
Nearest Airport
Liberia Airport
About 1.5 to 2 hours by road
Transport
- Road transfer from Liberia
- Boat trips on the Tempisque
- Day trip birding
Where to Stay
Hotels in Bagaces and Canas
Budget to Mid-rangeHotel · Regional base
Dry forest eco lodges nearby
Mid-rangeLodge · Short drive to park access
Location
10.3400, -85.3500View larger map
