Santa Rosa National Park

Santa Rosa National Park is a protected area in Guanacaste Province featuring tropical dry forest, coastal zones, and grasslands spread across the terrain. Visitors will find hiking trails, beach areas for surfing, and designated camping zones throughout the park.

The site played a key role in Costa Rican history when forces stationed there repelled a foreign invasion. This 1856 event remains central to understanding the nation's past and independence.

The museum at La Casona displays household items and objects from 19th-century hacienda life, showing how people lived and worked in this region. Walking through these rooms offers a window into the daily routines and customs of that era.

The park is open during daytime hours and offers activities such as hiking, camping, and surfing. Visitors should arrive early and prepare for varying trail conditions, as some paths are more challenging than others.

A remarkable natural event occurs at certain beaches where thousands of sea turtles arrive to lay eggs. These mass arrivals happen in connection with lunar cycles and draw wildlife observers from around the world.

Location: Santa Elena

Inception: 1972

Operator: Área de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG)

GPS coordinates: 10.88361,-85.77500

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:40