Arenal Volcano is an active andesitic stratovolcano in north-western Costa Rica around 90 km (56 mi) northwest of San José, in the province of Alajuela, canton of San Carlos, and district of La Fortuna. The Arenal volcano measures at least 1,633 metres (5,358 ft) high. It is conically shaped with a crater 140 metres (460 ft) in diameter. Geologically, Arenal is considered a young volcano and it is estimated to be less than 7,500 years old. It is also known as "Pan de Azúcar", "Canaste", "Volcan Costa Rica", "Volcan Río Frío" or "Guatusos Peak".
Guácimo and Pococí Protected Zone, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Tortuguero Conservation Area, it was created in 1987 by executive decree 17390-MAG-S. Located in the Limón Province of northeastern Costa Rica, it protects the recharge area of the Guácimo and Pococí rivers.
Miravalles Jorge Manuel Dengo National Park, is a national park and nature reserve in the northwest part of Costa Rica, which forms part of the Arenal Tempisque Conservation Area. The site contains the Miravalles Volcano, which is still active although the last recorded eruption was only of steam vents in 1946.
Tortuguero Protected Zone, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Tortuguero Conservation Area, it was created in 1990 by executive decree 19971-MIRENEM. It is located next to Tortuguero National Park.
El Chayote Protected Zone, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Central Conservation Area, it was created in 1984 by law 6975.
El Rodeo Protected Zone, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Central Conservation Area, it was created in 1976 by executive decree 6112-A.
Escazú Hills Protected Zone, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Central Conservation Area, it was created in 1976 by executive decree 6112-A.
Grande River Protected Zone, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Central Conservation Area, it was created in 1976 by executive decree 6112-A.
Quitirrisí Protected Zone, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Central Conservation Area, it was created in 1982 by executive decree 13594-A.
Sombrero River–Navarro River Protected Zone, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Central Conservation Area, it was created in 1984 by executive decree 15436-MAG.
Tiribí River Protected Zone, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Central Conservation Area, it was created in 1976 by executive decree 6112-A.
Toro River Protected Zone, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Central Conservation Area, it was created in 1994 by decree 22838-MIRENEM.
Tuís River Basin Protected Zone, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Central Conservation Area, it was created in 1986 by decree 16853-MAG.
Turrubares Hills Protected Zone, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Central Conservation Area, it was created in 1983 by law 6300 Art. 3.
Monte Alto Protected Zone, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Tempisque Conservation Area, it was created in 1994 by decree 22967-MIRENEM.
Abangares River Basin Protected Zone, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Arenal Tempisque Conservation Area, it was created in 1995 by decree 24539-MIRENEM.
Tenorio Protected Zone, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Arenal Tempisque Conservation Area, it was created in 1976 by decree 5836-A.
Banano River Basin Protected Zone, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Caribbean La Amistad Conservation Area, it was created in 1990 by decree 20043-MIRENEM.
Siquirres River Basin Protected Zone, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Caribbean La Amistad Conservation Area, it was created in 1995 by decree 24785-MIRENEM.
Las Tablas Protected Zone, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Pacific La Amistad Conservation Area, it was created in 1981 by law 6638.
