National Parks of Costa Rica
Controlled by the Tortuguero Conservation Area
Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge

Area:

92,000 Terrestrial Ha.

Location:

Located in Limon Province, bordering the Barra del Colorado River, on the Caribbean coast.

This area consists of swampland, almost totally devoid of wooded areas. The topsoil is unsuitable for supporting agriculture or livestock. However, the refuge has great tourist appeal and possesses a wide range of wildlife. This is a very hot and humid tropical rain forest environment.