Chirripó National Park

national park, Costa Rica

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Chirripó National Park is located in the Cordillera de Talamanca mountain range in southern Costa Rica, extending into western Panama. The park is part of a larger UNESCO World Heritage site that also includes La Amistad National Park, forming the first binational biosphere reserve. This region is characterized by its rugged terrain, with the highest peak, Chirripó Grande, reaching 12,530 feet (3,819 metres). Access to the Talamanca region, including Chirripó National Park, is limited due to poor transportation facilities. The Cordillera de Talamanca is geologically distinct from the volcanic ranges in northern Costa Rica, being composed of a massive granite batholith.12

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Cordillera de Talamanca
…Indian reservations are located, including Chirripó National Park. The Cordillera de Talamanca and La Amistad (Friendship) National Park, adjoining Panama, have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, the first binational biosphere reserve. The two parks comprise about 900 square miles (2,400 square km) of land.
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…Indian reservations are located, including Chirripó National Park. The Cordillera de Talamanca and La Amistad (Friendship) National Park, adjoining Panama, have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, the first binational biosphere reserve. The two parks comprise about 900 square miles (2,400 square km) of land.
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