Lourdes Villalta

Lourdes Villalta is the head of the Control and Protection Program at the Poás Volcano National Park in Costa Rica. With extensive experience in environmental conservation, she oversees efforts to monitor and manage unauthorized access to the park, especially amid increased volcanic activity and the associated risks to visitors. Villalta has highlighted the challenges faced by park rangers in preventing illegal tours that threaten both the safety of tourists and the integrity of the park's ecosystem.