Wildlifeof Costa Rica
Wildlife in Palo Verde National Park
Guanacaste
Wetlands and dry forest on the Tempisque river. Thousands of waterbirds, including jabiru, wood storks, roseate spoonbills and herons, gather in the dry season, and river cruises show crocodiles, iguanas and basilisks. It is among the best birding sites in the country.
Highlights
- Waterbird concentrations
- American crocodiles on the Tempisque
- Howler monkeys and iguanas
Top wildlife targets
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Palo Verde National Park?
- Top wildlife targets in Palo Verde National Park include Jabiru, Wood Stork, Roseate Spoonbill, White Ibis, American Crocodile, Green Iguana, Black Iguana, Mantled Howler, Scarlet Macaw and Turquoise-browed Motmot. Highlights: Waterbird concentrations.
- Where is Palo Verde National Park?
- Palo Verde National Park is in Guanacaste, Costa Rica (about 10.35°, -85.35°).
- What are the highlights of Palo Verde National Park?
- Waterbird concentrations, American crocodiles on the Tempisque and Howler monkeys and iguanas.