What is Chirripó National Park?
Q: What is Chirripó National Park?
A: Chirripó National Park is a national park in Costa Rica located in the Talamanca Mountain, 20 km northeast of San Isidro de El General. It was created on August 19, 1975 and has an area of 50,150 ha (123,923 acres).
Q: What is the highest mountain in Costa Rica?
A: The highest mountain in Costa Rica is Cerro Chirripó with an altitude of 3,920 m (12,861 ft).
Q: What does "Chirripó" mean?
A: In the indigenous language, "Chirripó" means Land of Eternal Waters.
Q: What kind of animals can be found in this region?
A: The most common animals found in this region are coyotes, jaguars, squirrels, frogs, rabbits and quetzals.
Q: When was Mount Chirripó first climbed?
A: The first person known to climb Mount Chirripó was the priest Agustin Blessing in 1904.
Q: What kind of habitats can be found within the park?
A: There are many habitats within the park due to differences in altitude and climate. These include large trees like oak and sweet cedar as well as different types of orchids.
Q: When is it recommended to visit the park? A: It is recommended to visit the park during its warm season from December to May.
