Discovering Costa Rica

The kind of wildlife which can be found in Costa Rica include jaguars, pumas, agouties, green turtles, several species of monkeys, crocodiles, and sloths, among others. Some parks also contain active volcanoes, turtle nesting sites, and coral reefs. + Tortuguero National Park: The best way

to see this park is from a boat. The main attraction of attraction of this park is the turtles. Green Sea, Leatherback, and Hawksbill turtles nest on the beaches here + Playa Grande: This beach was first incorporated into the park in 1990, and is very protected because it is home to the nesting site of the Leatherback turtles. This park is popular for its excellent surfing conditions + Ostional National Wildlife Refuge: This is a nesting place for sea turtles, with nesting season from August to November. At night, visitors can pay an entrance fee to see the arribada, when the turtles nest their eggs in the sand + Cahuita National Park: Best known for the coral reefs close to shore, there is opportunity for snorkeling and exploring an ecosystem that may be close to extinction

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