Los Santos Forest Reserve
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LocationCosta Rica
Coordinates9°34′23″N 83°50′49″W / 9.573°N 83.847°W
Area561.03 square kilometres (216.61 sq mi)
Established12 October 1975
| Los Santos Forest Reserve | |
|---|---|
| Reserva Forestal Los Santos | |
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
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| Location | Costa Rica |
| Coordinates | 9°34′23″N 83°50′49″W / 9.573°N 83.847°W |
| Area | 561.03 square kilometres (216.61 sq mi) |
| Established | 12 October 1975 |
| Governing body | National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) |
| Official name | Turberas de Talamanca |
| Designated | 2 February 2003 |
| Reference no. | 1286[1] |
Los Santos Forest Reserve (Spanish: Reserva Forestal Los Santos), is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Central Conservation Area and Pacific La Amistad Conservation Area, it was created in 1975 by decree 5389-A.[2][3]
This forest reserve borders the Los Quetzales National Park on the north, west and south sides.
