Area de Conservación Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Guanacaste Conservation Area, Costa Rica
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The Area de Conservación Guanacaste is a conservation area in Costa Rica. This forested land is rich in biological diversity. It is one of the best examples of a dry forest habitat between Central America and Mexico.

The Guanacaste Conservation Area was recognised as a World Heritage Site during the 23rd session of the World Heritage Committee which met in Marrakesh, Morocco, from 29 November to 4 December, 1999.

In 2004, the area of conservation was expanded to cover an additional 15,000 hectares of a private property known as St. Elena.

Carrillo Beach
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World Heritage Site Inscription Details

Location: N10 51 W85 37 in Guanacaste and Alajuela provinces of Costa Rica
Inscription Year: 1999, with extension in 2004
Type of Site: Natural
Inscription Criteria: IX, X

Visiting Area de Conservación Guanacaste

Fly to the airport at Liberia in Guanacaste. You can contact the Guanacaste National Park at 666-5051, 661-8150 and fax 6.66-5020. Entrance fee is $6. The national park is open from 8:00 am to 5:00, although strictly speaking, access to the park is not controlled. Activities include bird watching, hiking, climbing and horseback riding.

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