Guanacaste National Park, National park in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica.
Guanacaste National Park sits across hillsides in the Guanacaste Province and connects different forest types from dry lowlands to wet mountain regions. The landscape changes noticeably as you move through it, with new plants and terrain appearing around each turn of the trail.
The area was formed as a natural bridge between already protected forests and was officially established in 1991 for this purpose. The idea was to connect several separated forest areas into one continuous zone for wildlife to move freely.
The park brings together local communities and conservation work, with people from nearby areas employed to care for the forests and interact with them daily. This connection between residents and nature shapes how the place feels when you walk through it.
Visit during the December to April dry season when trails are easier to walk and animals are more visible. The hiking options range from simple walks to challenging routes through steeper terrain, so you can choose based on your comfort level.
The area functions as a crucial migration corridor for birds and insects that move seasonally between the dry lowlands and the wet mountain forests. This passage zone allows animals to use different habitats depending on the time of year.
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