Tortuguero Protected Zone

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Tortuguero Protected Zone (Zona Protectora Tortuguero) is a protected area in Costa Rica, part of the Tortuguero Conservation Area and located beside Tortuguero National Park. It was created on 24 October 1990 by executive decree 19971-MIRENEM. The zone covers about 59.97 square kilometers (23.15 square miles) and is governed by SINAC (National System of Conservation Areas) as an IUCN Category VI area, allowing sustainable use of natural resources.