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Dave Harmon, PW editor
- Jun 6, 2019
- 1 min read

Costa Rica | Government converts PA into Miravalles NP

Costa Rica on Wednesday celebrated World Environment Day by creating the country’s 29th national park.

During a ceremony held at the National Museum, President Carlos Alvarado signed a decree turning a protected area in Guanacaste into Miravalles National Park.

https://ticotimes.net/2019/06/05/costa-rica-creates-its-29th-national-park-miravalles-volcano-guanacaste

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