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Castro Blanco National Park |

Recently
declared in 1992, this park is designed to protect the cloud forest habitat
and important watershed atop the westernmost peaks of the Central Volcanic
Cordillera. Although there have been no eruptions recorded during recent
history, the volcanic origins of this massif are underscored by the numerous
hot springs that emerge from its northern flank. The highest points on
the summit are: Porvenir Volcano (2,267 m.), Platanar Volcano (2,183 m.),
and Viejo Volcano (2,060 m.).
Unfortunately,
the government has yet to finance the purchase of the private property
affected by the declaration of this park, and so to date there are no
facilities for visitors.
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