Discover Las Baulas: An Introduction to Its Biology and Coastal Conservation

🕗 2 horas  ·  👥 25 max. · 📆 Todo el año

This educational expedition features a presentation on the local community and the establishment of Las Baulas National Marine Park. A guided tour of the protected wilderness area will be led by an environmental manager and a marine biologist, including a visit to the sea turtle nursery.

Important considerations

• Wildlife sightings (including sea turtles) are unpredictable.

• There will be a hike of approximately 1 km (0.6 miles).

• High sun exposure for at least 30 minutes.

Why It Matters

Las Baulas National Marine Park in Guanacaste protects diverse ecosystems that serve as habitat or breeding grounds for endangered species, such as the Eastern Tropical Pacific leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), the mangrove hummingbird (Amazilia boucardi), the yellow-naped amazon parrot (Amazona auropalliata), and numerous other species across land, coast, and sea.

Highlighting the existence of this protected area, the wildlife it safeguards, and the challenges and conservation efforts involved helps shape decision-making criteria that encourage a higher quality of life for both people and their surrounding environment.