This means the percentage of Costa Rica’s landmass that is declared protected has risen from 26% to 28%.
San Lucas Island national park is located in the Gulf of Nicoya and home to a range of wildlife including howler monkeys, spiders, snakes, deer and pheasants.
The new park has seen an investment of more than £224,000, resulting in the addition of new walking trails, tourist facilities such as toilets, water and electricity systems, and a 24-hour surveillance system.
Serving as a prison until 1991, San Lucas Island also now has 50 tour guides available to showcase the isle’s history.
