Playa Grande and its neighbouring beaches and mangroves protect one of the most important nesting sites for the eastern Pacific leatherback turtle. Nesting is seasonal, strictly controlled and guided; the mangrove estuary also has crocodiles and waterbirds.
What wildlife can you see in Las Baulas Marine National Park?
Top wildlife targets in Las Baulas Marine National Park include Leatherback Turtle, Olive Ridley Sea Turtle, American Crocodile, Green Iguana, Black Iguana and Brown Booby. Highlights: Leatherback turtle nesting beach.
Where is Las Baulas Marine National Park?
Las Baulas Marine National Park is in Guanacaste, Costa Rica (about 10.33°, -85.85°).
What are the highlights of Las Baulas Marine National Park?
Leatherback turtle nesting beach, Mangrove estuary and Guided night visits in season.
Plan a visit
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