Los Quetzales National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national park in Costa Rica
About Los Quetzales National Park
It is a largenational parkcovering an area of more than 5,000 hectares (12,000 acres) and it is surrounded by a far larger protected area called theLos Santos Forest Reserve. Los Quetzals was established in 2006 by carving out part of the Los Santos Forest Reserve. The park also borders theTapanti National Park. The park protects an area of theSavegre Riverwhich flows down theCerro de la Muertethrough theValle de San Gerardo de Dota. Mountainous with dense forest. There are numerous streams feeding into the nearby Rio Savegra. Bird watcherscome to see the bright green and red quetzals, but there are more than 200 other kinds of birds that make their homes in the lush rainforest, includingtrogons,hummingbirds,tanagersand a host of other highland species. Fog and rain are common in the rainf
Where to Eat in Los Quetzales National Park
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Chesperitos
Where to Stay in Los Quetzales National Park
- 🏨Trogon Lodge
Los Quetzales National Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: