The park lies on a plain, the ancient Nicaraguan Trench, which was filled with sediments 7 million years ago. The 19,000 hectar park is a delta mosaic on an alluvial plain right beside the Caribbean coast. The park has 11 ecological habitats, from high rainforest to herbaceous marsh communities. The park protects a vital nestling ground for green sea turtles (June-October), giant leatherback turtles (Mid February-July), female hawksbill turtles (July-October).

The wildlife is rich and diverse; birds (of which 309 species have been identified), amphibians (of which 60 species have been observed), reptiles (110) and mammals (60).

Some of the species in the park include the howler, white-faced capuchin and spider monkeys, the jaguar, the ocelot, manatees, macaw, turkey vulture, black hawk and much more...

50km northwest of Puerto Limon.

Opening hours: Daily from 8:00-16:00.

It may change without notice.