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Tapantí National Park
Tapantí National Park is a national park in Costa Rica, established in 1982, covering 583 km² (225 sq mi). It is the #2 largest of Costa Rica's 27 national parks.
- Area
- 583 km²
- Established
- 1982
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- SYQ · 43 km
Nearest airports to Tapantí National Park
- 1Tobías Bolaños International AirportSYQ43 kmstraight lineSan Jose, Costa Rica
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- 2Juan Santamaría International AirportSJO51 kmstraight lineSan José (Alajuela), Costa Rica
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- 3 XQP51 kmstraight line
More about Tapantí National Park
Tapantí National Park is one of 27 national parks in Costa Rica. It covers 583 km² (58,320 ha) — about 74% of the size of New York City, making it the #2 largest national park in Costa Rica (9.2% 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 Tapantí National Park
The closest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ), about 43 km away — around 55 minutes by car; alternatively Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO, 51 km). Other national parks within reach include Los Quetzales National Park (50 km²), Irazú Volcano National Park (20 km²), Turrialba Volcano National Park and Barbilla National Park (119 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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