Parc National Marin Las Baulas Costa Rica

Las Baulas Marine National Park

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Las Baulas de Guanacaste Marine National Park is a National Park of Costa Rica and a Ramsar Site. The park is managed by the Tempisque …

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Jan 31, 2025
We had the time of our lives here! Everyone is super friendly and will do anything for you. The canoe tour was a highlight, organised by Jonathan. Just ask about! Everyone knows him!Full review by Gary H
Dec 8, 2024
Summary: Go see the estuary with Jonathan from Los Tortugas hotel. He’s no frills and not fancy but he’s authentic and a great guide. You will see lots of wildlife. For the estuary tour wear strap on…Full review by mklsu1977
Feb 19, 2024
My wife and I have gone on Johnathon's estuary canoe tour 3 or 4 times now, and it is always amazing! If we get the chance we will definitely go again too. He is a fantastic guide who is very knowled…Full review by Brendan S
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Located:Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
Established:9 July 1991
Area:7.7 square kilometres (3.0 sq mi) terrestrial

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When is hatching time for the turtles?
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Leatherback nesting season runs October-March
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When is nesting season for the turtles at playa grande? Is there snorkeling in that area?
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The turtles at Playa Grande will come ashore in the evening to lay their eggs and then return to the sea by morning. Playa Grande is a protected beach so there is not snorkeling …
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The turtles at Playa Grande will come ashore in the evening to lay their eggs and then return to the sea by morning. Playa Grande is a protected beach so there is not snorkeling there. There are some beaches farther south where the Ridley turtles come to shore, these beaches are more tourist friendly "so to speak".
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Hello, does anyone knows if we can see turtles during beginning to middle of march?
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The females come to lay their eggs above the tide line. If you want to see the turtles, I recommend all tourists to book a tour with the Turtle Conservation Tours. The tours are at night …
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The females come to lay their eggs above the tide line. If you want to see the turtles, I recommend all tourists to book a tour with the Turtle Conservation Tours. The tours are at night when the females come to shore to lay their eggs. During the day the beach is not monitored and you may see prints in the sand where the females have come to shore and returned back to sea. Please do not disturb the nests or the turtles.
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We are thinking of renting a house on/near Playa Grande. Will we be restricted from walking on the beach at night? Do …
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We are thinking of renting a house on/near Playa Grande. Will we be restricted from walking on the beach at night? Do we have to be a part of a tour to access the beach?
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People will patrol the beach for the turtles' safety, but you can walk the beach as long as you are not interfering or causing a disturbance. You should not take cell phones, iPads, or …
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People will patrol the beach for the turtles' safety, but you can walk the beach as long as you are not interfering or causing a disturbance. You should not take cell phones, iPads, or cameras because the turtles are very sensitive to the light and even a small amount will deter them. Patrol guards will ask you to put them away or leave the beach if you have them out. I hope this helps!
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Just wondering how I would set up to go on a tour of the nesting turtle site? Thanks in advance!
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You can call the ranger station or set it up with any of the many tours available around the area. There is one that crosses the small inlet from Tamarindo beach. Be aware though that …
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You can call the ranger station or set it up with any of the many tours available around the area. There is one that crosses the small inlet from Tamarindo beach. Be aware though that seeing the turtles is not a given and they seem to becoming a rarer sight. You'll have to be ready to go around midnight but it's worth a try.
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