Costa Rica, ‘punto caliente’ de cambio climático

Arenal Lake, an artificial lake, is the main reservoir of water for power generation in the country. In the long term, this area will be affected by extremely dry conditions, similar to a semi-arid climate.

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In 2080 it is projected that there may be reductions in rainfall of up to 65% in the North Pacific, where the canton of Bagaces belongs.

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In the northern part of the country, where the sector Santa Rosa Guanacaste Conservation Area is located, there will be a decrease in rainfall of up to 65%. In the picture is shown Historical Museum La Casona de Santa Rosa, the most representative site of the history of Costa Rica.

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In Cahuita, a district of the province of Limón on the Caribbean, lies one of the most important national parks that protect coral reef. In 2080 this region could have a significant increase in rainfall, with low temperature changes.

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While on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica there will be a large decrease in rainfall, the Caribbean coast will be characterized by significant increases in precipitation. Both coasts could suffer from coastal erosion; this is that they will lose the edges of its beaches.

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The southern Caribbean, where the Valle La Estrella is located, will suffer negative long-term changes in the order of -1 ° C. In this area of the Caribbean, the percentage of rain could even be greater than 50%. In this coastline, significant changes in the composition and structure of tropical wet forest could be verified.

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Puerto Caldera is one of the most important port cities of Costa Rica, located in the Central Pacific. This area will have up to 50% more rain.

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Parrita is located in the province of Puntarenas, in the Central Pacific. This area is one that will experience greater change in the landscape. 

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Puntarenas, province known as the "Pearl of the Pacific", will have a significant reduction of its coast by the effects of climate change in the long term. Most likely it will suffer from floods that will affect national parks that preserve mangroves and provide shelter for many marine species.

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