Costa Rica · national park
Los Quetzales National Park
Los Quetzales National Park is a national park in Costa Rica, established in 2006, covering 50 km² (19 sq mi). It is the #19 largest of Costa Rica's 27 national parks.
- Area
- 50 km²
- Established
- 2006
- Nearest airport
- XQP · 29 km
Nearest airports to Los Quetzales National Park
- 1 XQP29 kmstraight line
- 2Tobías Bolaños International AirportSYQ48 kmstraight lineSan Jose, Costa Rica
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- 3Juan Santamaría International AirportSJO56 kmstraight lineSan José (Alajuela), Costa Rica
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More about Los Quetzales National Park
Los Quetzales National Park is one of 27 national parks in Costa Rica. It covers 50 km² (5,000 ha) — about 85% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #19 largest national park in Costa Rica (0.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2006, 20 years ago — the first national parks in Costa Rica date back to 1955.
Visiting Los Quetzales National Park
The closest airport is Quepos Managua Airport (XQP), about 29 km away — around 38 minutes by car; alternatively Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ, 48 km). Other national parks within reach include Tapantí National Park (583 km²), Manuel Antonio National Park (20 km²), Irazú Volcano National Park (20 km²) and Chirripó National Park (501 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.