Costa Rica has opened the majority of its national parks starting August 1.
Below is a list of national parks and protected wildlife areas open for visitors this month, according to the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC).
The privately owned Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve can also remain open. The popular Poás Volcano National Park will stay closed in August.
“The opening of Protected Wildlife Areas has been carried out progressively, seeking the greatest possible order and implementing all the sanitary facilities and measures, to guarantee a visit in accordance with the strictest sanitary protocols,” said Grettel Vega, director of SINAC.
Not all attractions will be open at the parks. Picnic areas and stores will be closed, SINAC says, while lookouts or trails that typically generate crowds may remain off-limits. Entrance will be capped at 50% of capacity.
Visitors must also abide by physical distancing and hygiene guidelines. This includes paying via credit/debit card (rather than cash) at most parks and wearing a face covering when interacting with others.
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