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Peñas
Blancas National Wildlife Refuge:
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Another fairly recent addition to the National Wildlife
Refuge system, the 2,400 ha. Peñas Blancas Refuge
was declared to protect what remained of three different
forest types on the slopes of this region. While
already significantly deforested, the lower portions
of the refuge contain examples of tropical dry forest.
Going up higher in elevation, you will encounter tropical
moist forest, and as you approach the ridge, premontane
moist forest, characterized by the predominance of live
oaks.
Given the disturbed nature of much of the original
habitat, wildlife viewing opportunities here are less
than superlative, though the more common and widespread
mammal species are present, as are a wide variety of
birds due to the occurrence of three distinct life zones.
However, there are no visitor facilities in the refuge,
nor is the area itself well-marked.
Getting there: Take the PanAmerican Highway
to the Miramar exit (6 km. north of Barranca). From
Miramar, take the road out of town to the east (ask
directions for Sabana Bonita). Beyond Sabana Bonita,
take the left fork at the T-intersection which will
bring you to the village of Peñas Blancas. A
four-wheel-drive may be necessary, depending on what
the current road conditions are.
Climate: Warm in the lower sector of the refuge
and cooling as you gain elevation, the rainy season
is from May to November.
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