states: [costa rica]
category: natural
year: 1999
location: Guanacaste and Alajuela provinces
region: Latin America and the Caribbean
latitude/longitude: 10.8500000000, -85.6166666700
Guanacaste, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Costa Rica, is a vital conservation area protecting diverse ecosystems, including tropical dry forests, wetlands, and marine habitats. Renowned for its rich biodiversity and rare species, it plays a key role in preserving Central America's natural heritage and ecological balance.
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