Miravalles Protected Zone

Miravalles Protected Zone (Spanish: Zona Protectora Miravalles) is a nature reserve in the northwest part of Costa Rica, which forms part of the Arenal Tempisque Conservation Area. The site contains the Miravalles Volcano, which is still active although the last recorded eruption was only of steam vents in 1946. The zone was created on 16 March 1976 by Executive Decree 5836-A.[1]

Miravalles Protected Zone
Location within Costa Rica
Location	Costa Rica
Coordinates	10°45′0″N 85°9′0″W
Area	73.72 square kilometres (28.46 sq mi)
Established	16 March 1976
Governing body	National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC)

On 5 June 2019, Miravalles Jorge Manuel Dengo National Park was created by allocating 43 square kilometres (17 sq mi) from the original 116.72 square kilometres (45.07 sq mi) of this zone.