Prohibition of geothermal power generation in protected areas would be lifted by the two presidential candidates who are leading the polls.
Johnny Araya of the National Liberation Party (PLN by its initials in Spanish) and José María Villalta from the Broad Front (Frente Amplio) party, said they would allow the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) to explore geothermal energy in the Rincón de la Vieja National Park in Guanacaste.
Since the 90's the ICE has operated geothermal outside Rincon de la Vieja National Park and Miravalles, but they have already taken maximum advantage of this. The institution believes there could be more potential in the Rincón de la Vieja, however, the National Parks Act prohibits any activity in protected areas.
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