Cocos Island
- States
- Costa Rica
- Category
- Natural
- Year
- 1997
- Location
- Province of Puntarenas, South Eastern Tropical Pacific
- Region
- Latin America & Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 5.533333333, -87.06666667
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 820
- WH Site
- 820
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Cocos Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Costa Rica, is a pristine marine and terrestrial ecosystem renowned for its exceptional biodiversity. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it hosts a variety of endemic species, vibrant coral reefs, and large populations of marine life, including sharks, rays, and dolphins. The island’s rugged, uninhabited terrain and surrounding waters make it a critical conservation area and a top destination for scientific research and eco-tourism. Its isolation has preserved its natural beauty, earning it global recognition as a biodiversity hotspot.
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• Cocos Island