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Costa Rica’s National Parks

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UP FRONT

by Debbie Bride

ONLY NATURAL N AT I O N A L PA R K S L E AV E YO U WA N T I N G M O R E

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f it’s hard to imagine ever managing to visit all of the national parks on Costa Rica’s still-growing list, consider how unlikely it would be to lose interest in trying to see as many as possible.

We might also marvel at how recently it was that any government-protected areas existed at all here, where astonishing 26% of the country is now held in conservation. From ground zero barely a half-century ago, the tally now stands at 30 national parks, in addition to a staggering number of natural spaces in other categories: wildlife refuges, protected zones, wetland areas/mangroves, forest reserves and biological reserves. In addition, there is a distinct group of conservation regions covering both land and sea.

For a country whose land mass is so compact, Costa Rica’s park system is extraordinarily deep, wide and dynamic. It encompasses a vast network of protected habitats and ecosystems where water, forests, wetlands, beaches, birds, animals, insects, plants, coral, whales, sharks and turtles coexist. These are the most impressive and compelling attractions for anyone visiting or living in Costa Rica. Each park provides its own special reason to visit, and every park should be visited.

And like most of life’s pleasures, these wonderlands are apt to keep beckoning you back for more. With the prospect of new discoveries and experiences each time, it’s only natural that we want to revisit our favorite outdoor places. In that spirit, Howler takes you now to five of the national parks we have featured in previous magazine issues.

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M A N U E L A N TO N I O LA CANGREJA

TRAVEL & ADVENTURE

COATIS

by Vern Veer

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osta Rica is home to the largest species of coati, Nasua narica, known as the white-nosed coati.

CREATURE FEATURE

These animals can grow to 120 centimeters long, their large, bushy tail making up half that length. Coatis use their tails for balance while moving about in the trees, where they spend much of their time foraging for insects, fruits, small mammals, reptiles and amphibians.

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rainy season. Females give birth three months later, the number of offspring ranging from two to seven. Beforehand, pregnant females build a crude nest in a tree or on a high ledge, to protect the young from predators.

Coatis have many predators in the wild. Jaguars, ocelots, foxes, large snakes, birds of prey, humans and domesticated dogs are all known to hunt these docile and highly intelligent creatures.

White-nosed coatis can grow to a weight of 11 to 20 pounds and have a top speed of 15 miles per hour when running. Coatis are normally active during the day, sleeping at night.

Coatis have the unique ability to descend from trees headfirst by reversing their ankles. They are often observed eating their food while hanging upside down from a tree limb by their hind feet.

Female coatis live in groups of several animals known as bands, which often include immature males. Adult males live a solitary life, only joining bands for breeding, which usually coincides with the start of the

Coati are also known as coatimundi, hog-nosed coon, moncun, pizote or cusumbo.

They belong to the same family as the raccoon and are similar in appearance and behavior.

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15:17 1.34 ft

21:48 7.87 ft

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19:57 0.83 ft

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20:43 0.44 ft

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16:29 9.08 ft

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17:04 8.97 ft

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Wed 17

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17:38 8.72 ft

23:46 0.29 ft

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05:58 7.91 ft

11:54 0.65 ft

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Fri 19

00:23 0.63 ft

06:36 7.45 ft

12:29 1.11 ft

18:50 7.92 ft

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13:09 1.60 ft

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14:40 9.37 ft

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Mon 29

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15:23 9.95 ft

21:33 −1.15 ft

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Wed 31

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LEARN TO CATCH

THE PERFECT WAVE B E G I N N E R

T I P S

by Gina Conejo Original Howler publication date: July/Aug. 2019

B

eing a Costa Rican city girl from San José, not one of those Ticos who grow up on the beach or head there as often as they can, I had never surfed a day in my life until a few months ago.

I enjoy traveling, lived in the Big Apple for a while and then moved to Florida. I would constantly get the typical remark, “Oh, so you are from Costa Rica … the surfing there is great!” Yet in truth, I knew nothing about it firsthand.

SURF 101

Having recently moved to the beach, I took it upon myself to learn to surf like a pro — well, maybe just learn to surf for starters. Now, after exploring the surf world for a few months, I am ready to share all my insider tips with you.

LO NG RUN OR SH ORT SNA P?

Now you need to ask yourself the following question: are you in it for the long run or just for a weekend vacation?

For me, this is a long-term commitment.

Q UAL I T Y CO UNT S

Many surf instructors are used to the onetime lesson tourists who just want to feel excited about getting on a board. This makes it hard if you are a serious beginner looking to learn good technique.

GE AR I NG UP

Make sure you have the right gear. Surfing does not require much, but it has to serve the right purpose.

AP P FO R T HAT

When to surf? Lucky for you, your instructor will tell you and this is part of learning to surf. Become a surfer, don’t be a “Barney” (watch the surf classic film “North Shore”). But if you want to get ahead, continue reading Howler’s surf section and all the back issues online. Also download an app like MSW (MagicSeaWeed). It has surf cams and allows users to upload reports and photos — sort of like the Waze of waves.

d! ou starte y t e g d l That shou ight age, it m r u o y t a wh r surfing No matter u o y t e g me” to Surf on! . a be “ go ti d i v a r in pu feet wet

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