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Central Conservation Area

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Central Conservation Area
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“Central Conservation Area, is an administrative area which is managed by SINAC for the purposes of conservation in the central part of Costa Rica, notably the volcanic areas of the Cordillera Central. It contains six National Parks, several wildlife refuges and other types of nature reserves.”
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Atlas ObscuraJan 28

Poás Volcano in Alajuela, Costa Rica

Poás Volcano National Park contains the world's largest open volcano, complete with a vibrant greenish-blue to yellow volcanic lake that bubbles and boils. Poás is located within a beautiful and lush Central Conservation Area of central Costa Rica that encompasses 6 National Parks and many protected areas. Birds flutter through the heavily vegetated area, including the rare resplendent quetzal,…

Encompasses 6 National Parks and many protected areas.

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