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Do you want to enjoy the incredible spectacle of turtle nesting? Don’t miss
Las Baulas Marine National Park
A Ramsar site for mangrove protection and the nesting of the leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacia), the Tamarindo estuary is considered the largest in Latin America.
The leatherback is the world’s largest species of sea turtle, and is currently endangered. The nesting area in the park is the most important site for the species in the entire Pacific coast of the Americas.
Recommended activities
Night tour to observe turtle nesting.
Natural history talk for participants in the turtle tour.
Day tour through the Tamarindo estuary.
Surfing and swimming along Playa Grande.
Snorkeling or surface diving along Playa Carbón.
Horseback riding and taking in the scenic beauty.
Services:
Exhibition room, general information, drinking water, latrines, trails, local guides, beach checkpoint, mangrove checkpoint, mangrove tour.
In the communities of Playa Grande and Tamarindo there is lodging, transportation, food, and an airstrip.
More information
Las Baulas MNP: 2653-0470 Subregión Nícoya: 2685-5667 2685-5267 / 2686-6760 Regional AC Tempisque: 2686-4968 / 2686-4970
Address: Canton of Santa Cruz, Cabo Velas and 27 de Abril districts, 8 km from the community of Matapalo and 20 km from Tamarindo by road or 5 km by crossing the estuary.
Photo: Sergio Pucci
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Recommendations
What to bring
Cap and sunglasses
Fresh clothes
Camera
Walking Shoes
Hydration
Sunscreen
Repellent
Snacks
More information here:
Protected Areas
Las Baulas
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Parques Nacionales
Protected Aeas
How to get there:
1 27 Highway 23 and then Route 1
1. From San José, travel to Liberia along Route 1 or Route 27, turning off onto
2. From San José, travel along Route 1 or 27 until you reach Las Juntas de Abangares and keep going to the Puente de la Amistad, Santa Cruz, Villa Real and Matapalo to Playa Grande or Tamarindo.
3. From Liberia, travel to Philadelphia, Belen, Huacas and Matapalo to Playa Grande or Tamarindo.
Acces: the beach has two official entrances: Caseta #1, at the MINAE offices, and Caseta #2 at the edge of the Tamarindo Estuary.
Playa Ventanas
Playa Grande
Estero de Tamarindo Playa Tamarindo
Estero de San Francisco Playa Langosta
Do you want to see leatherback turtle nesting? It is recommended to visit between October 20 and February 15.
December to April (dry season) is recommended to enjoy the sun and the beach.
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