The National Park covers about 445 hectares of beaches and mangrove swamps and 22000 hectares of ocean. It was created to protect endangered wildlife species, especially the leatherback turtle: this sea turtle can measure up to 2.5 meters and weigh around 700 kilos. Unlike other turtles, this species has no hard shell, but rather a black, leathery skin with ridges running lengthwise. The leatherbacks take over the beach from November to April, after 60 - 90 days, the hatchlings emerge and immediately make their way to the water. Identification has been made of 174 species of sea and land birds, 57 of which live in the mangrove swamps, which are made up of the 5 species recognized for the Pacific. This is the habitat of the blue-winged teal, black-bellied tree duck, white ibis, cattle egret and muscovy duck. The watery worlds of the mangrove swamp also provide shelter for termites, common raccoons, Caymans, pacas, grey squirrels and howler and white-faced capuchin monkeys.

Playa Grande, Guanacaste
Opening hours: Daily from 8:00-16:00

It may change without notice.