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Rincón de la Vieja National Park is notable for its diverse tree species, which vary drastically between its distinct ecosystems. In the park's lower, drier areas, visitors will find a tropical dry forest with trees like the laurel, guanacaste, and the "naked Indian" (or gumbo limbo), which often shed their leaves during the dry season to conserve water. As one ascends in elevation, the landscape transforms into a more lush and humid cloud forest, where massive ficus trees (strangler figs) start their lives clinging to host trees, eventually growing large enough to envelop and kill them. The forest also features a wide array of other tree types, ferns, and epiphytes, with some areas, particularly near the volcanic crater, being barren of vegetation due to geothermal activity. This dramatic contrast in forest types makes for a unique and memorable hiking experience. 

Location: Guanacaste Province, Bebedero, Costa Rica Contributor: Benjamin Thornton
Updated Sep 01, 2025 by Ben Thornton


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