National System of Conservation Areas is part of the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) of Costa Rica. It is the administrator for the nation's national parks, conservation areas, and other protected natural areas.
Las Camelias Lake Wildlife Refuge, is a wildlife refuge that is part of the Arenal Huetar Norte Conservation Area, in the northern part of Costa Rica, near Upala in the Alajuela Province, close to the border with Nicaragua. It protects palustrine wetlands and forests which serve as a feeding and breeding ground for 240 species of birds, including the Muscovy duck and jabiru. It was created in 1994 by decree 22753-MIRENEM.
Lake Hule, which translates to Lake of Rubber, due to the abundance of rubber trees nearby, is a fresh water crater lake located in the northern highlands of Costa Rica. It is part of a complex of lakes comprising Lake Hule, Lake Congo and Lake Bosque Alegre. The lakes are part of the Bosque Alegre Wildlife Refuge.
Dantas Hill Private Wildlife Refuge, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Central Conservation Area, it was created in 1998 by decree 26661-MINAE.
La Tirimbina Wildlife Refuge, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Central Conservation Area, it was created in 2001 by decree 29998-MINAE.
Tapiria Wildlife Refuge, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Central Conservation Area, it was created in 2011 by decree 36681-MINAET.
Chora Island Wildlife Refuge, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Tempisque Conservation Area, it was created in 2002 by decree 30719-MINAE.
Conchal Wildlife Refuge, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Tempisque Conservation Area, it was created in 2009 by decree 35426-MINAE.
Werner Sauter Wildlife Refuge, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Tempisque Conservation Area, it was created in 1995 by executive decree 24345-MIRENEM.
Limoncito Wildlife Refuge, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Caribbean La Amistad Conservation Area, it was created in 1994 by decree 23141-MIRENEM.
Carate Mixed Wildlife Refuge, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Osa Conservation Area, it was created in 1998 by decree 27471-MINAE.
Golfito Mixed Wildlife Refuge, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Osa Conservation Area, it was created in 1986 by decree 16912-MAG.
Osa Mixed Wildlife Refuge, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Osa Conservation Area, it was created in 1999 by decree 27922-MINAE.
Pejeperro Wildlife Refuge, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Osa Conservation Area, it was created in 2000 by decree 28550-MINAE.
Preciosa-Platanares Mixed Wildlife Refuge, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Osa Conservation Area, it was created in 1998 by decree 26825-MINAE.
Quillotro Mixed Wildlife Refuge, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Osa Conservation Area, it was created in 1999 by decree 27923-MINAE.
Peñas Blancas Wildlife Refuge, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Central Pacific Conservation Area, it was created in 1985 by law 7018, Art 28.
Playa Hermosa-Punta Mala Wildlife Refuge, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Central Pacific Conservation Area, it was created in 1998 by decree 27210-MINAE.
Portalón Mixed Wildlife Refuge, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Central Pacific Conservation Area, it was created in 1996 by decree 25139-MINAE.
Redondo Hill Private Wildlife Refuge, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Central Pacific Conservation Area, it was created in 1997 by decree 26202-MINAE.
