The park is characterized by having over 15 different habitats throughout its 18,417 hectares of protected land. The area is prone to seasonal massive flooding due to its topography. There are certain periods when the entire area becomes one giant lagoon.
Due to its varied habitat, visitors to the park are able to witness both freshwater and seawater lagoons, mangroves, dwarf lowland forests and a number of mixed forests. Over 150 tree species have been identified in this area alone. The Palo Verde (Parkinsonia aculeate) tree that gives the park its name abounds in the region. The Palo Verde is a short thorny tree with its trunk, limbs and leaves being of a light green color. Delicate yellow flowers adorn the Palo Verde Tree.
One of the largest bird concentrations in the Mezzo-American region takes place in Palo Verde. During the months of September through March, some 60 species of resident and migratory birds are easily spotted in large flocks. Some of the bird species spotted here during their feeding and reproduction season are the herons, storks, spoonbills and ducks among others.
The Palo Verde Biological Station is located within the park and offers lodge-type accommodations for research groups as well as families and individuals interested in the region flora and fauna.
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