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345 ha of forest

tropical

rainforest

Tirimbina’s 852.5 acres (345 hectares) are home to the following species:

PLANTS

Tirimbina Plant Species

1228 species

MAMMALS

Tirimbina mammal species

110 species

MACROFUNGI

Tirimbina mushroom species

54 species

AMPHIBIANS

Tirimbina amphibian species

52 species

FISH

Tirimbina fish species

29 species

REPTILES

Tirimbina reptile species

78 species

BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS

Tirimbina butterfly species

1328 species

BIRDS

Tirimbina bird species

407 species

and many others that are about to be discovered ...

Tirimbina works with a conservation model that consists of three hubs that complement each other: scientific research, environmental education and ecotourism. Research helps obtain scientific information that can be used in conservation strategies. Education allows us to raise awareness and involve the community in the forest protection, and ecotourism generates the funds needed to support these projects, as well as international promotion.

The reserve is registered with the National System of Conservation Areas of Costa Rica as a Private National Wildlife Refuge. To qualify as a protected area, Tirimbina has implemented a management plan that includes guidelines and policies for the responsible administration of the reserve. In addition to this, Tirimbina is also a member of other local and national conservation initiatives, such as the San Juan La Selva Biological Corridor, and the Costa Rican Network of Natural Reserves. The reserve is also an active participant of the Blue Flag Ecological program, specifically in the categories of Protected Natural Areas and Micro basins, as well as the payment for environmental services program.

Tirimbina Conservation Model
Costa Rican Network of Natural Reserves
San Juan La Selva Biological Corridor
Ecological Blue Flag Program, micro-watershed category
Ecological Blue Flag Program, Protected Natural Spaces category

© 2019. Tirimbina Biological Reserve.

Photography: Emmanuel Rojas Valerio.

Text and design: Mariela García Sánchez.

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