Curu Wildlife Refuge
Rambling through the Curu National Wildlife Refuge, rambunctious tribes of capuchin monkeys tickle the branches of Guanacaste trees as you pass, shaking tiny leaves loose to fall in front of your feet. They're hinting at you to join their giddy gameplay — anxious to show you their jungle playgrounds.
Quick Facts
- Location: Nicoya Peninsula, 4 miles from Paquera
- Area: 3,707 acres
- Telephone: 2641-0100 or 2641-0590
- Hours: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily
- Entrance fee: $10 per adult; $5 per kid under 12
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