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Barbilla National Park
Barbilla National Park is a national park in Costa Rica, established in 1982, covering 119 km² (46 sq mi). It is the #15 largest of Costa Rica's 27 national parks.
- Area
- 119 km²
- Established
- 1982
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- LIO · 44 km
Nearest airports to Barbilla National Park
- 1 LIO44 kmstraight line
- 2Tobías Bolaños International AirportSYQ79 kmstraight lineSan Jose, Costa Rica
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- 3Juan Santamaría International AirportSJO87 kmstraight lineSan José (Alajuela), Costa Rica
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More about Barbilla National Park
Barbilla National Park is one of 27 national parks in Costa Rica. It covers 119 km² (11,900 ha) — about the size of Paris, making it the #15 largest national park in Costa Rica (1.9% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1982, 44 years ago — the first national parks in Costa Rica date back to 1955. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Barbilla National Park
The closest airport is Limón International Airport (LIO), about 44 km away — around 57 minutes by car; alternatively Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ, 79 km). Other national parks within reach include Turrialba Volcano National Park, Tapantí National Park (583 km²), Irazú Volcano National Park (20 km²) and Chirripó National Park (501 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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