Tortuguero Protected Zone
Tortuguero Protected Zone (Spanish: Zona Protectora Tortuguero), is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Tortuguero Conservation Area, it was created in 1990 by executive decree 19971-MIRENEM. It is located next to Tortuguero National Park.[1][2]
Tortuguero Protected Zone | |
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Zona Protectora Tortuguero | |
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
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Location | Costa Rica |
Coordinates | 10.541°N 83.572°W |
Area | 59.97 square kilometres (23.15 sq mi) |
Established | 24 October 1990 |
Governing body | National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) |
References
- "Zona Protectora Tortuguero Map". SINAC. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- "Zona Protectora Tortuguero". Protected Planet. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
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