, also the '''Palustrino Laguna Maquenque Wetlands''' or the '''Laguna Maquenque Palustrine Wetlands''' is a
Nature Reserve , part of the
Arenal Huetar Norte Conservation Area , in the northern part of
Costa Rica near the small town of
Sardinal ,
Sarapiqui in the province of
Heredia . It has been included as part of the proposed
Maquenque National Park .
The area includes the
Maquenque Lagoon and various surrounding hills, forests consisting partly of wild
Almond trees, and two other
Lacustrine depressions. Endangered species in the area include the
Great Green Macaw ,
Turkey’s Tail ,
Ocelot s and the
West Indian Manatee .
