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Chirripó Seeks UNESCO Recognition as Costa Rica’s First Global Geopark

From La Nación · () Spanish

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  • The Chirripó Global Geopark project is advancing as a candidate for UNESCO recognition.
  • The initiative, led by UNED and Sinac, aims to promote local development, diversify tourism and protect geological structures.
  • Recognition would make Chirripó Costa Rica’s first global geopark.

Chirripó is moving forward as a candidate for recognition by UNESCO as Costa Rica’s first global geopark. The project is being promoted by the National University of Distance Education and Sinac.

The initiative seeks to diversify tourism while conserving the area’s geological structures. It also aims to support local development and strengthen environmental protection.

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