Travel Guide: Costa Rica Ferry - Puntarenas to Paquera - Nicoya Peninsula
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If you are traveling towards the Nicoya peninsula and vacation destinations of Montezuma, Cabuya, Mal Pais, Santa Teresa, Cobano, Tambor, Playa Hermosa, and Manzanillo, you must take this ferry.
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Natuwa Wildlife Sanctuary, Puntarenas Costa Rica May 2019
Natuwa Wildlife Sanctuary is about a 30 minute drive from Puntarenas, Costa Rica towards the Guanacaste region (in CR: province). The sanctuary provides refuge and protection to animals that have been victimized by humans (usually because of trafficking). They give food, shelter, and care to hundreds of birds, primates, and big cats. The facility is beautiful, and the bilingual tours, which last about an hour, are very informative. The organization is a non-profit, and is privately owned and operated. I traveled to the wildlife refuge in May 2019. It was a great way to spend the Saturday morning. If you visit, go early before the afternoon rains (if it's winter: april to october), call ahead of time (local number +506 8823-2460), and bring food, water, and sunscreen.
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The Beauty of Golfito's Mangrove Swamps - Costa Rica
The Beauty of Golfito's Mangrove Swamps - Costa Rica
The port town of Golfito (literally 'little gulf') is located in Puntarenas Province on the southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, near the border of Panama. The town lies on a narrow strip of land between the eponymous bay and a hill and consist of two parts, the town proper and shopping area to the south, and a residential area near the port. Still further north are the duty-free zone and an airstrip.
From the northern section, which was the old United Fruit Company headquarters, trails go up to the Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Golfito (Golfito Wildlife Refuge) on the hill, which extends across to the other side of the bay and is part of the National Parks of Costa Rica. With some of the highest storied rainforests in Central America (30–45 metres), most of the coastal lowlands surrounding the town are characterized by tall evergreen forest. The region receives an annual average of 400–500 centimeters of rainfall.
Golfito Bay (an English misnomer because it means 'little gulf bay') is within the larger Golfo Dulce, and separated from the open Pacific Coast by the famous Osa Peninsula. Frequent ferry boats cross the Golfo Dulce from Golfito to Puerto Jimenez, which is the primary access point for the Osa Peninsula and the splendid Corcovado National Park, one of the few remaining sizeable areas of lowland tropical rainforest in the world.
In the mid 20th century, Golfito was a major banana growing region (also resulting in it being the major port of southern Costa Rica), but a combination of worker unrest, declining foreign markets, rising export taxes and banana disease led to the closing of the United Fruit Company in 1985. African palm oil plantations replaced all the old banana plantations and, due to its success, more and more land is devoted to grow this palm. A small flow of tourists began to arrive in the mid-1990s, and by mid-2006 sport fishing has become the most important tourist attraction. The Duty Free Shopping Centre (Deposito Libre Comercial de Golfito) (really 'lower tax') has attracted shoppers from other regions of the country, helping the local hospitality business.
The beaches in the region are some of the most beautiful in the country. Calm water provides for many peaceful tourist activities, even during the tide fluctuation, which averages about 3 metres (9 feet).
The town of Golfito has 5 primary schools (1st - 6th year), one secondary school (7th - 12th year) that also offers a separate night schooling. The University of Costa Rica has a branch campus in Golfito where students mostly from the Zona Sur region attend. As a public university, UCR-Golfito offers scholarships and housing to about 90% of its students. UCR-Golfito has student housing facilities (called Bachers), a library, laboratories, and a student union called Club Centro, where art and recreational activities take place.
The town offers small marinas, yachting and boating services, sport fishing, and a destination for cruise ships. Much of the tourism in the Golfito area focuses on the sport fishing industry. Many of the lodges and hotels have their own sport fishing fleets and experienced boat captains. Yachting, boating, water sports and beach activities are also popular pastimes. The beaches south of Golfito — Playa Zancudo, Pilon and Pavones — offer excellent surfing. Easy and safe water approach make it a relaxing place to stop and check in or out of Costa Rica when sailing.
The approval of permits for construction of a new big marina in Golfito has been a process that lasted over nine years, not without controversy. Environmentalists and local residents opposed this project because of environmental concerns. Among the many issues are: the lack of a scientific study to determine the actual environmental impact due to antifouling paint, coliforms, and oil spillage; and, the lack of space to install a water treatment plant. The Regulatory Office for Marinas in Costa Rica (CIMAT) ordered the Golfito Municipality, in early 2010, that all permits for this marina project must be withdrawn.
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Ocean View Lot in Playa Ostional, Costa Rica
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ZorroList - Real Estate in Costa Rica, Villa Serena, Playa Carrillo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
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Lagarta Lodge - Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Lagarta Lodge is an elegant boutique hotel situated beside two rivers, expansive sandy beaches, and lush woods along the North Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Specifically located in Nosara, Guanacaste on the Nicoya Peninsula.
The property maintains its own private nature reserve with magnificent mangrove trees. Enmesh yourself in nature and the luxurious ambiance of the resort for your amazing vacation.
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Guanacaste National Park, Costa Rica, North America
Guanacaste National Park, in Spanish Parque Nacional Guanacaste, is part of the Area de Conservación Guanacaste World Heritage Site, is a National Park in the northern part of Costa Rica, from the slopes of the Orosí and Cacao volcanoes west to the Interamerican Highway where it is adjacent to the Santa Rosa National Park. It was created in 1989, partially due to the campaigning and fund-raising of Dr. Daniel Janzen to allow a corridor between the dry forest and rain forest areas which many species migrate between seasonally. The park covers an area of approximately 340 square kilometers, and includes 140 species of mammals, over 300 birds, 100 amphibians and reptiles, and over 10,000 species of insects that have been identified. It was this high density of bio-diversity that encouraged the Costa Rican government to protect this area. The Guanacaste National Park weaves the neighboring Santa Rosa National Park with the high altitude forests of the two volcanoes, Orosi and Cacao, and the rainforest of the Caribbean in the country's north. The Tempisque River flows through the park's lowland areas. There are dry forests at lower elevations and cloud forests at higher elevations. There are several trails running through the park that offer up good hiking. The trail leading to the Orosi Volcano has pre-Columbian petroglyphs near the plain at El Pedregal. The nearest city is La Cruz to the northwest, and the park contains several facilities notably the headquarters of the Guanacaste Conservation Area, as well as stations at Pitilla in the northeastern corner of the park, Cacao on the southwestern slope of the eponymous volcano, and Maritza which is situated near both volcanoes. In 1989 the park was first established by Executive Decree 19124-MIRENEM/89, to become part of Area de Conservación Guanacaste along with the already existing Santa Rosa and Rincón de la Vieja National Parks. As a whole these formally became part of National System of Conservation Units (SINAC) in 1994 and then later in 1999 a World Heritage site. In 1995 the Junquillal Bay Wildlife Refuge was added to the group of sites. In 1989, 12,000 tonnes of orange waste was dumped on barren soil in agreement with park authorities. 15 years later, the area had grown into a variety of plants.
Diamante Eco-Adventure Jaguars, Playa Matapalo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Diamante's Animal Sanctuary is Guanacaste's largest, built in partnership with La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Diamante is home to the widest variety of species in one location. The habitats are designed to provide a natural setting for the animals while allowing guests to interact and enjoy up close and safe viewing. At the Sanctuary are sloths, monkeys, jaguars, toucans, and more. The sanctuary is home to a world-class wildcat habitat, butterfly observatory and both the Two- and Three-toed sloths.
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