Los Quetzales National Park, National park in San Jose Province, Costa Rica
Los Quetzales National Park spans 5,000 hectares of cloud forest with elevations ranging from 1,240 to 3,190 meters above sea level.
The national park was established through Decree 32981-MINAE in 2006, protecting essential sections of the Savegre River basin and surrounding cloud forest.
The park earned its name from the Resplendent Quetzal birds that find refuge in its dense forest canopy and contribute to local conservation efforts.
Visitors can explore two main trails: the 400-meter Circular Trail for bird watching and the 2-kilometer Ojo de Agua Trail for nature walks.
The protected area houses 979 plant species and provides habitat for 200 bird species, including 50 percent of Costa Rica's endemic species.
Inception: 2005
GPS coordinates: 9.58611,-83.90722
Latest update: March 11, 2025 03:46
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