Santa Rosa National Park Guided Hike
Enjoy natural splendors plus a Costa Rica history lesson in this full-day tour.
Culture
Hiking
Guided Nature Hike Through Santa Rosa National Park Overview
Created in 1971, the Santa Rosa National Park comprises the entire Santa Elena Peninsula of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, plus a sizable chunk of adjoining Pacific Ocean and islands. It's home to beaches galore (including Witches Rock and Ollie's Point), mangroves, and various types of dry tropical forest.
It also holds significant cultural and historical importance in Costa Rica, being the site of the 1856 Battle of Santa Rosa, where Costa Rican forces defeated the filibusters of William Walker within 14 minutes. The battle is a source of national pride in Costa Rica, and the park was created to protect the Santa Rosa Farm where the event took place.
Contact one of our Travel Consultants for more info on this tour and whether you should include it in your Costa Rican Vacations itinerary.
Intensity
Moderate
Santa Rosa National Park Guided Hike Is Featured in These Trips
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FAQ:
- What plants are in the Santa Rosa National Park? The Santa Rosa National Park contains typical tropical dry forest vegetation of oaks and other hardwood trees. However, you'll also find some magnificent specimens of Guanacaste trees inside the park, for which the province of Guanacaste is named.
- What animals can I see in Santa Rosa National Park? You can see many smaller mammals and reptiles in the Santa Rosa National Park, from monkeys to coatis to iguanas and more. Although seeing them is rare, larger animals like jaguars and pumas also live in the park.