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Juan Castro Blanco National Park

Protected area in Costa Rica

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Juan Castro Blanco National Park (also known as Parque de Aguas) is a Costa Rica national park in North Costa Rica.

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Getting there

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Driving to the park is the most convenient way to get there. In normal (dry) conditions, it is a 2-hour Drive from the San Jose area.

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Getting around

Hike. Good boots, dry socks and long pants are recommended.

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Juan Santamaría International Airport

San José (Alajuela) · International · SJO

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UnderstandThe park covers an area of 14,285 hectares of pristine jungle. There are limited man-made park improvements beyond the ranger station at the park entrance, so you must carry anything you need (and pack out any trash).

Get inThe nearest airport with commercial flights is in San Jose (SJO), about 100 km south of the park. If you don't want to drive to the park, you can take a bus to Grecia and then use a taxi for the last 30 km of the trip.

Fees and permitsCosta Rican citizens can enter the park for US$1. Foreign visitors pay US$10 to enter the park.

Get aroundHike. Good boots, dry socks and long pants are recommended.

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DoAn extensive trail system is available with different distances and degrees of difficulty, depending on your ability. A paved, wheel-chair accessible trail is available for handicapped naturalists.

EatA small cafe at the park entrance sells light meals and drinks. Backpackers should bring what they need.

DrinkBring an adequate supply of drinking water. Natural water sources are abundant and backpackers may be able to rely on filtering devices or chemical treatment.

SleepA camping area is available near the park entrance and ranger station. Additional designated camping areas are in other parts of the park. Camping permits can be obtained at the ranger station at the main park entrance.

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