Santa Rosa National Park
Santa Rosa National Park combines nature and historical heritage. It was inaugurated in 1971 and marked the beginning of the national system of national parks in Costa Rica. The park is home to approximately 335,000 species of land organisms, which represents 2.6% of the world’s biodiversity. You can explore the history of the Battle of Santa Rosa in 1856, where Costa Rica intervened against an American filibuster army under the command of William Walker. To visit, head about 35 kilometers (about 22 miles) northwest of Liberia, in the direction of La Cruz, on Route 1. You can take a private car or look into public transportation options from Liberia to Santa Rosa, and then walk about 1.5 kilometers (0.9 miles) to the park’s main entrance. The entrance fee for adult citizens and residents is ¢1,243, and for children, it’s ¢565.
