Guácimo and Pococí Protected Zone
| Guácimo and Pococí Protected Zone | |
|---|---|
| Zona Protectora Guácimo y Pococí | |
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
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| Location | Costa Rica |
| Coordinates | 10°07′48″N 83°46′34″W / 10.13°N 83.776°W |
| Area | 42.62 square kilometres (16.46 sq mi) |
| Established | 21 January 1987 |
| Governing body | National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) |
Guácimo and Pococí Protected Zone (Spanish: Zona Protectora Guácimo y Pococí), is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Tortuguero Conservation Area, it was created in 1987 by executive decree 17390-MAG-S. Located in the Limón Province of northeastern Costa Rica, it protects the recharge area of the Guácimo and Pococí rivers.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Zona Protectora Guácimo y Pococí Map". SINAC. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ "Zona Protectora Guácimo y Pococí". Protected Planet. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
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