Palo Verde National Park
Costarica
Points of Interest
Palo Verde National Park is located in the heart of the Tempisque basin near the mouth of the Rio Tempisque River. Visitors will find Palo Verde National Park, beautiful and packed with nature as the park mixes diverse mixtur habitats. It is a favorite for the birdwatchers and photographers that visit the country, but the regular visitor will not be disappointed either. You are bound to get some great shots of the variety of species natural to the area or the waterfowl that migrate here from North America during the winter.
Marshlands, brackish and fresh water rivers and mangrove swamps surround this tropical dry forest that make the perfect ecosystem for the variety of bird species found here. There are trails that will take you along the best viewing areas of the park and overlooks to give visitors the opportunity to get some great photos. The Organization for Tropical Studies operates a Biological Station in Palo Verde and offers lodging, meals and tours.