Palo Verde

Palo Verde National Park:

The area is comprised of both deciduous and evergreen tropical dry forest, brackish and fresh water wetlands, mangrove swamps, and the tidal estuarine ecosystem of the lower Tempisque River. This area provides an important wintering ground to migrant North American waterfowl.

The Palo Verde National Park protects forested areas as well as an extensive marshland between the Tempisque and Bebedero rivers of Guanacaste. It is a diverse patchwork of habitats located in the heart of the Tempisque basin near the mouth of the Rio Tempisque River.

The density and variety of bird species that have been inventoried at Palo Verde is the primary reason that the park was created. Many resident tropical species also live here, including the rare Jabiru Stork.

Park Facilities and Hours: The Palo Verde Ranger Station is open for visitor attention from 8am to dusk, and has potable water and restrooms.