Maquenque National Wildlife Refuge, Wildlife refuge in Sarapiquí Canton, Costa Rica.
The refuge spans 518 square kilometers between Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí and Pital, containing primary forests, wetlands, and four major lakes.
The area received protection status in 2005 through decree 32405-MINAE, following two decades of conservation initiatives to protect great green macaw populations.
Local communities near Boca Tapada maintain traditional agricultural practices while supporting conservation through involvement in ecotourism activities.
Visitors can access numerous hiking trails throughout the refuge, with multiple ecolodges providing accommodations in the surrounding area.
The refuge connects to Tortuguero National Park and Nicaraguan reserves through the San Juan-La Selva Biological Corridor, enabling wildlife migration across borders.
Location: Sarapiquí Canton
Location: San Carlos Canton
GPS coordinates: 10.70000,-84.15000
Latest update: April 4, 2025 05:03
Central Conservation Area
67.2 km
Arenal Volcano
66.1 km
Poás Volcano National Park
56.4 km
Poás Volcano
56.6 km
La Selva Biological Station
34.3 km
Barva Volcano
63.2 km
Braulio Carrillo National Park
63.1 km
Arenal Volcano National Park
66 km
La Paz Waterfall Gardens
55.2 km
La laguna fortificada de aooot raiti bocay
44.6 km
Chato Volcan
65.5 km
La Paz Waterfall
55.5 km
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
69.9 km
La Fortuna Waterfall
64.4 km
Platanar
50.6 km
Arenal Hanging Bridges
66.2 km
Cerro Zurquí
72.4 km
Volcán Cacho Negro
57.1 km
Volcán Congo
50.3 km
Barra del Colorado Wildlife Refuge
60.8 km
Tabacón Hot Springs
66.9 km
Tortuguero Volcano
69.3 km
Museo de Cultura Popular
76 km
Aguas Zarcas meteorite
58.6 km
Dr. Archie Carr Wildlife Refuge
70.4 km
Reserva de la biosfera de Río San Juan
51.9 km
Agua y Paz Biosphere Reserve
65.9 km
Butterfly Conservatory
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