Cocos
Island, 532 km. southeast of Puntarenas,
Costa Rica, is an oceanic island of volcanic
origin, with a land surface of 24 square
km. From a historical point of view, the
most important areas are the Chatham and
Wafer bays, the only feasible safe docking
access on the island. More>>
Friends of Cocos Island Foundation
(FAICO) which was created in 1994
under the laws of the Republic of
Costa Rica is an independent, proactive,
non-profit, apolitical and multi-sectorial
organization, which is committed to
the long-term management, protection
and conservation of the Cocos Island
National Marine Park, World Natural
Heritage Site (UNESCO 1997) and Wetlands
of International Importance (RAMSAR
1998).
It is integrated
by distinguished citizens, businessmen
and women, scholars, government officials
and nature lovers who make up the
General Assembly, the Board of Directors
and the Executive Committee. Has an
effective and efficient internal organization
which also out sources additional
resources for defined periods of time
to implement specific projects. More>>
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Events
In order to show school children in coastal areas, many of whom are the sons and daughters of fishermen, the importance of conserving the resources of the Cocos Island National Park, FAICO in coordination with MarViva and the Cocos Island Marine Conservation Area (ACMIC) carried out environmental education activities in 9 schools in Puntarenas and Venado, Chira and Caballo islands between May 14 and 16. A total of 865 school children learned about Cocos Island through videos and educational materials, and even through the design of marine animals from edible and construction materials. More>>
A large frogfish. Short, globe-shaped body,
large mouth, simple lucre (illicium) ending
in tuft; pectoral fins like limbs. More >>
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Photo Gallery
There are few places where humans
have not altered the normal course
of nature; Cocos Island, is
a sanctuary for life, a refuge of
exceptional biodiversity in a magical
world of indescribable beauty. More>>
Telfax 2256-7476 | 2257-9257 | Aptdo.
276-1005, Barrio Corazón de Jesús, Costa
Rica | Address Yamuny, Avenue 10, 125 m Sur Building. La Harinera del Consejo Nacional de Producción, 3th floor.
In order to show school children in coastal areas, many of whom are the sons and daughters of fishermen, the importance of conserving the resources of the Cocos Island National Park, FAICO in coordination with MarViva and the Cocos Island Marine Conservation Area (ACMIC) carried out environmental education activities in 9 schools in Puntarenas and Venado, Chira and Caballo islands between May 14 and 16. A total of 865 school children learned about Cocos Island through videos and educational materials, and even through the design of marine animals from edible and construction materials. 
