Sinac again increases capacity at Corcovado despite treatment plant still out of service

Costa Rica's National System of Conservation Areas (Sinac) has raised the daily visitor limit at the Sirena Biological Station in Corcovado National Park from 150 to 225 people. This increase, effective July 9, comes despite the ongoing disrepair of the park's essential wastewater treatment plant.

Sinac justified the decision by stating that recently installed sanitary batteries can function independently of the non-operational treatment facility. The park, a biodiversity hotspot, faces scrutiny over its ability to manage increased human impact while critical infrastructure remains compromised.

The move has raised concerns about environmental management and transparency within the park system. The article highlights the tension between promoting ecotourism and ensuring the conservation of Corcovado's delicate ecosystem, particularly given the unresolved infrastructure issues.