Tortuguero Protected Zone
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LocationCosta Rica
Coordinates10°32′28″N 83°34′19″W / 10.541°N 83.572°W
Area59.97 square kilometres (23.15 sq mi)
Established24 October 1990
| Tortuguero Protected Zone | |
|---|---|
| Zona Protectora Tortuguero | |
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
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| Location | Costa Rica |
| Coordinates | 10°32′28″N 83°34′19″W / 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) |
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]
