Wildlifeof Costa Rica
Wildlife in Santa Rosa National Park
Guanacaste
The core of the Guanacaste dry forest. In the dry season animals come to waterholes, and the park is good for white-tailed deer, coatis, howler monkeys, white-faced capuchins, pumas and ocelots, as well as dry-forest birds. Playa Naranjo and Playa Nancite on the coast are major nesting beaches for olive ridley turtles.
Highlights
- Dry-forest mammals at waterholes
- Olive ridley turtle arribadas
- Magpie-jays and motmots
Top wildlife targets
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Santa Rosa National Park?
- Top wildlife targets in Santa Rosa National Park include Olive Ridley Sea Turtle, Puma, Ocelot, White-tailed Deer, Mantled Howler, White-faced Capuchin, White-nosed Coati, White-throated Magpie-Jay, Turquoise-browed Motmot and Black Iguana. Highlights: Dry-forest mammals at waterholes.
- Where is Santa Rosa National Park?
- Santa Rosa National Park is in Guanacaste, Costa Rica (about 10.84°, -85.62°).
- What are the highlights of Santa Rosa National Park?
- Dry-forest mammals at waterholes, Olive ridley turtle arribadas and Magpie-jays and motmots.