- The park closes on Tuesdays, as of 5 Oct 2026.
- The surf beach is a long drive inside the park, not a quick stop, as of 5 Oct 2026.
Santa Rosa National Park
Costa Rica
Dry forest, a battle museum, and a far surf beach north of Liberia. Closed Tuesdays.
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Facts
Closed: Tuesdays.
Inside: Dry forest, a battle museum, and a far surf beach.
Fee: Fees differ for foreigners and for residents. SINAC posts the figure, and it usually includes IVA, as of Oct 2026.
Map
- The museumThe battle site, near the entrance. It is not the beach.
- The surf beachFar inside the park. Leave time. Do not start late.
Dry forest, the battle museum, and, if you drive in, a surf beach.
North of Liberia. Closed on Tuesdays.
Not on a Tuesday. The beach end needs the morning, not a late start.
North of Liberia. The beach is a long drive after the gate.
Do not go on a Tuesday. The park is closed.
Fees differ for foreigners and for residents. SINAC posts the figure, and it usually includes IVA, as of Oct 2026.
Closed on Tuesdays. On other days, go at opening if the beach is the plan.
No. The beach road is long. Leave in the morning.
Closed Tuesdays. Do not treat the surf beach as a swim beside the museum.
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