Costa Rica · national park
Marino Ballena National Park
Marino Ballena National Park is a national park in Costa Rica, established in 1992, covering 52 km² (20 sq mi). It is the #18 largest of Costa Rica's 27 national parks.
- Area
- 52 km²
- Established
- 1992
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- XQP · 59 km
Nearest airports to Marino Ballena National Park
- 1 XQP59 kmstraight line
- 2 GLF78 kmstraight line
- 3 PJM78 kmstraight line
More about Marino Ballena National Park
Marino Ballena National Park is one of 27 national parks in Costa Rica. It covers 52 km² (5,160 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #18 largest national park in Costa Rica (0.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1992, 34 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 Marino Ballena National Park
The closest airport is Quepos Managua Airport (XQP), about 59 km away — around 1 h 16 min by car; alternatively Golfito Airport (GLF, 78 km). Other national parks within reach include Chirripó National Park (501 km²), Manuel Antonio National Park (20 km²), Los Quetzales National Park (50 km²) and Corcovado National Park (425 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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