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National park in Costa Rica
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Piedras Blancas National Park preserves the Esquinas Rainforest and inland gulf beaches on the Golfo Dulce of Costa Rica's South Pacific region.
By bus
Tracopa runs hourly buses from San Jose to Palmar. The five hour trip will cost about US$15. From Palmar, you can use a local taxi to get to the park.
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