Manuel Antonio National Park
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| Manuel Antonio National Park | |
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IUCN Category II (National Park)
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 The park is well known for sights of natural beauty similar to the above |
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| Location | Costa Rica |
| Nearest city | Quepos |
| Coordinates | 9°22′32″N 84°08′09″W / 9.37556°N 84.13583°WCoordinates: 9°22′32″N 84°08′09″W / 9.37556°N 84.13583°W |
| Area | 4,014 acres (16.24 km2) |
| Established | 1972 |
| Governing body | National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) |
Manuel Antonio National Park is a national park in Costa Rica. Over 150,000 people visit it every year. Many animals can be seen here, including the Common basilisk. Manuel Antonio park was listed by Forbes magazine in 2011 among the world's 12 most beautiful national parks.[1]
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- Manuel Antonio National Park at Costa Rica National Parks
References [change]
- ↑ Jane Levere (2011-08-29). "The World's Most Beautiful National Parks". Forbes. http://www.forbes.com/sites/janelevere/2011/08/29/the-worlds-most-beautiful-national-parks/. Retrieved 2011-10-05.
