Junquillal Bay National Wildlife Refuge Description
(Local Name: Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Bahía Junquillal) This 505ha/1247ac wildlife refuge offers swimming, boating, and snorkelling opportunities at the quiet bay and protected beach. There are short hiking trails within tropical dry forest and mangrove swamplands leading to a marine birding lookout.

Turtles nest here in September and October, and pelicans and frigatebirds are often spotted. This site is part of the Guanacaste Conservation Area, which has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hobbies & Activities category: Beach;  Boating, sailing, water craft activities;  Scuba or snorkel opportunity;  Swimming & water activities;  Hiking opportunity;  Natural area;  UNESCO World Heritage Site;  Wildlife area, bird sanctuary
Address
Area de Conservación de Guanacaste Headquarters
Guanacaste
Costa Rica
Cost
Adult2.00
All values are in local currency.
Tips
There is a camping area in this refuge, fees are US$2 per person.
Attractions Near Junquillal Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Northwestern Costa Rica