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Tortuguero national park

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tortuguero national park Tortuguero National Park is a national park in Costa Rica. It is located in the Colorado district, in the canton of Pococí, Limón province, in the Costa Rican Caribbean. To the north is the town of Tortuguero and to the south is the town of Parismina. Created in 1970, it is part of the Tortuguero Conservation Area, administered by the National System of Conservation Areas of Costa Rica (SINAC), attached to the Ministry of Environment and Energy. The park protects the most important green turtle nesting beach in the western hemisphere. It is covered by a lush tropical rain forest. Within the park are a series of artificial channels that connect the port of Moín in the southeast with Barra del Colorado, on the border with Nicaragua. Its access is only by river or sea and all commercial and administrative services use "boats" as a means of transport.

Manuel Antonio National Park

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Manuel Antonio National Park Manuel Antonio National Park is a natural conservation area located on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica, in the canton of Quepos, province of Puntarenas. The park is located about 157 km south of the city of San José, the capital of Costa Rica, and 7 km south of the city of Quepos, between Damas and Matapalo. It was established on November 15, 1972 with an extension of 1,983 ha in the terrestrial part and 55,000 ha in the marine part, dedicated to conservation, research and ecological tourism oriented towards environmental education. Manuel Antonio was selected by Forbes Magazine in 2011 among the list of the 12 most beautiful parks in the world. The region where the Manuel Antonio National Park is located, was populated by the Quepoa indigenous community, name that gave rise to the city of Quepos. With the arrival of the colonists, the land became a cultivation area that was later acquired by the United Fruit Company, until in 1972, under pressure f...

Cahuita National Park

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Cahuita National Park Cahuita National Park This wilderness area protects one of the most developed coral reefs on the Caribbean coast and one of the most important in Costa Rica. It also protects a sample of swamp forest with pure stands of yolillo and sangrillo. In addition, it has white sandy beaches of great scenic beauty. The visitor can swim, walk the trail, observe the behavior of flora and fauna, dive in the coral reef and surf. Location It is located in the province of Limón, on the Caribbean coast, 42 km south of the city of Limón. To get to Cahuita you must take the road to Limón, after reaching Limón you must take the road that goes southeast from Limón to Sixaola for 42 Kilometers. There is good lettering which will prevent it from being lost.

Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge

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Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge The Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge protects some of the most threatened species in the region. Including the manatee, the ocelot, the jaguar and an exotic variety of birds. Classified as a humid tropical forest. It also protects some fantastic mangrove oyster beds that are lounging on the coral reef along the white sandy beach. The wetlands hide the only Jolillo and Orey swamps in Costa Rica. On the other hand, wildlife also serves as a nesting area for various species of sea turtles. Also manatees, alligators, dolphins and shad; the nesting season for turtles takes place between March and May. What to do in Gandoca Manzanillo? The calm waters of Gandoca Manzanillo are perfect for swimming and snorkelling in the coral reefs. Nothing is more exotic than exploring mangroves and swamps, kayaking or rowing, surrounded by the most exotic desert. Once you have explored, you will have time to turn your attention to the ...

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

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Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is a city in the southeast of Costa Rica, on the Caribbean coast. It is famous for its perfect waves for surfing in Salsa Brava and its beaches, such as Playa Negra. The Jaguar Rescue Center rehabilitates lynxes and other animals. The Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge has jungles, swamps, and mangroves. To the north, the Cahuita National Park protects a large coral reef and has a diving site where you can see the remains of boats. Paseo de turístico de Puerto Viejo.