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Juan 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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