Located in the Pacific Ocean, 535 Kilometers southwest of abo Blanco, Costa Rica. Is considerared a natural laboratory for the study of the evolution of species. The island, which recieves an inordinated amount of rainfall and is covered by a South American type evergreen forest, presents cloud-forest conditions at Iglesias Peak, located in the center of the island at 636 meters above sea level.

A volcanic ridge, the area surrounding the island is twisted, has a series of cliffs up to 183 meters high, countless underwater caves and cascades which fall down onto the beach.

The turquoise-blue sea is an extraordinary transparency.

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Information provided by the personnel   Trails   Showers   Potable water   Places that afford a superb view of the area   Diving sites   Radio communication system   Satellite telephone   Camping not allowed   Fishing not allowed