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Baulas of Guanacaste Marine National Park Description
(Local Name: Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas de Guanacaste) Created in 1991, this marine park covers 420ha/1,037ac of land that is mostly mangrove swamp on the northern side of the Matapalo River estuary. All six Costa Rican mangrove species are present in the swamps; tea, white, red, buttonwood along with two species of black mangrove. 22,000ha/54,340ac of the Pacific Ocean are protected within the boundaries of the marine park.

A variety of crabs, otters, raccoons, coatis and howler monkeys can be spotted in the area. However, the park's main attraction and reason for protection are the leatherback turtles' nesting grounds found on Grande Beach.

Before the park's formation boatloads
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Hobbies & Activities category: National park;  Wildlife area, bird sanctuary
Address
Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas de Guanacaste
Tamarindo, Guanacaste
Costa Rica
Cost
Adult6.00
All values are in local currency.
Tips
Tamarindo hotels and agencies organize turtle watching tours in the park.
The US$6 entrance fee is usually only charged for night turtle watching tours.
A limited number of visitors are allowed in the park at one time & turtle sightings are never guaranteed.
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