Santa Rosa National Park is located in the northwest of Costa Rica, in the province of Guanacaste, 35 km from the city of Liberia. In 1966, the Mirador Monumento a los Héroes monument was erected here in memory of the battle of Costa Rican troops with the filibusters invading Nicaragua, led by William Walker, held near the Santa Rosa ranch on March 20, 1856. The former ranch has the Casona Santa Rosa History Museum. In 1971, Santa Rosa National Park was founded on an area of 10,000 hectares in order to protect the natural environment of the area. Today, the park occupies 43,000 hectares of the marine region and 38,000 hectares of land, which consist of 10 natural zones, including the sea coast, savannah, deciduous forest, swamps and mangroves. The conservation and restoration of dry rainforest biotopes is one of the priorities of the Santa Rosa National Park. In the dry period, the forest becomes almost lifeless, the trees drop leaves, the animals leave in search of water and green vegetation. With the onset of the rainy season, nature comes to life, the forest in a few days is covered with lush greenery, filled with birdsong and animal voices. The park is inhabited by 115 species of mammals, including white-tailed deer, armadillos, howler monkeys and white-faced capuchin, coyotes, bakers, tapirs, cougars, ocelots, jaguars, 253 species of birds, 100 species of reptiles (including poisonous rattlesnake) and amphibians, more than 10,000 species of insects, including 3,140 species of butterflies and moths. The coast of Playa Nancite Bay is one of the world's largest nesting sites for sea turtles Olive Ridley and Bissa. Playa Naranjo Beach or Witch Rock is popular with surfing enthusiasts. However, due to the presence of rocky cliffs near the coast, only experienced surfers are advised to "catch the wave" here. For visitors, hiking trails are equipped in the park, there are campsites, campsites and places for recreation.