Chirripó National Park
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Chirripó National Park is a national park of Costa Rica, encompassing parts of three provinces: San José, Limón and Cartago. It was established in 1975.[1]
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Chirripó National Park | |
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Location | Costa Rica |
Nearest city | San Isidro del General |
Coordinates | 9°28′48″N 83°28′48″W |
Area | 508.49 km2 (196.33 sq mi) |
Established | 19 August 1975[1] |
Governing body | National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) |
Official name | Turberas de Talamanca |
Designated | 2 February 2003 |
Reference no. | 1286[2] |
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It is named for its most prominent feature, Cerro Chirripó, which at 3,820 m (12,530 ft) is the highest mountain in Costa Rica.[3]