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 Cocos Island, Costa Rica Author: Shannon Rankin (public domain) Cocos Island National Park is the only island in the eastern Pacific Ocean with a tropical rainforest. It is located 550 km off the coast of Costa Rica. The island of Isla del Coco, or Cocos Island, is on the contact point of the northern equatorial counter-current creating a rich marine ecosystem. The waters off Cocos Island is a major diving destination. It is one of the best sites to view pelagic species including sharks, rays, tuna and dolphins. Cocos Island National Park was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site during the 21st session of the World Heritage Committee which was held in Naples, Italy, on 1-6 December, 1997. Photo of Cocos Island National Park Chatham Bay, Isla del Coco Author: J RAWLS (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic) World Heritage Site Inscription DetailsLocation: N5 31 60 W87 4 0 in the Province of Puntarenas, in the southeastern tropical Pacific OceanInscription Year: 1997 Type of Site: Natural Inscription Criteria: IX, X Location Map of Cocos Island National ParkView Cocos Island National Park, Costa Rica in a larger map Visiting Cocos Island National ParkMost people visit Cocos Island National Park between March and May. You can go there by boats from the port of Puntarenas. The journey will take you 36 hours one way. You can anchor off Wafer Bay or Chatham Bay, which has dining huts and shower area. There are park offices at both beaches. Contact number is 0087-468712-0010. |
Local Tours of Costa Rica
There are times when joining a local tour saves you time and money, not to mention, is the only safe option. Here are some local tours of Costa Rica that you may wish to add to your itinerary. These tours are arranged by Viator, one of the most reputable tour agencies in the market.Return to Costa Rica's World Heritage Sites
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