Expedition to Carbón beach

From $25 per person. Tides influence with this expedition, please book at least 2 days in advance:

in what consist this Expedition?

This expedition consists of an introductory talk about the Las Baulas National Marine Park in Guanacaste and a guided visit to Carbón Bay to learn about its rocky beaches and wetlands.

At this site, the dynamics of this intertidal ecosystem will be made known through different activities such as species identification, sampling of the monitoring project, samples of the implications of climate change, among others.

The different parameters observed will be analyzed and, returning to the starting point, human development, waste management, adaptation and mitigation mechanisms to climate change and coexistence with wildlife will be discussed.

Why is this important?

The lack of knowledge about coastal biological life and its various threats, including microplastics and uncontrolled real estate development, goes unnoticed by many visitors.

To address a crisis of pollution and environmental destruction, it is necessary to learn about intertidal life and to make visible its role in nature and its importance in a protected area. It is hoped that attendees will participate in the analysis and discussion of possible solutions.

We contribute to Sustainable development

This project seeks to substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse; as well as to sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

INCLUDES

Trip with a marine biologist

Water to refill. Keep on hand your water bottle

Snack and fruit

Contribution to conservation efforts

Consider

Trekking route of at least 2 km on the beach that requires high physical effort. It is not recommended for children under 9 years old, pregnant women, older adults or people with disabilities.

It is carried out in places with high exposure to the sun. We highly recomment the use of sunscreen, a hat, comfortable clothing and carrying always a bottle of water.

When visiting intertidal areas, it is suggested to bring suitable footwear for walking on rocks or closed shoes that are resistant to sea water.

The activity depends on the low tide, which varies depending on the day.
The start time may change depending on the day.

Please request snorkeling equipment and/or lifeguard service if necessary. Entering the sea is at your own risk.

ITINERARY of activities

*Schedule subject to tide
30 min. Welcome and presentation of the national park and the SosGrande project.
10 min. Visit to the sea turtle hatchery.
20 min. Tour to Carbón beach and visit to the wetlands.
40 min. Stay at Carbón beach and analysis in intertidal pools.
20 min. Presentation of the Marine Debris Laboratory and return tour.

What to bring?

Water bottle
Comfortable clothing that protects the body from the sun
Sunscreen
Appropriate footwear for walking on rocks or closed shoes that resist sea water.
Additional clothing for the end

Reservation

It is necessary to make a reservation up to 2 calendar days in advance to coordinate the ideal departure time according to the tide.
If you need to organize lodging, additional food, transportation, snorkeling equipment and lifeguard service, a minimum of 1 month in advance is requested (in high season, as much time as possible is ideal) to coordinate with third parties. It is appreciated to maintain all communication via email or WhatsApp chat with the representative.

COORDINATION

Paola Ramírez Monzón
Tel. +506 8378-9640
Email. [email protected]

P3270-2408

PLAYA CARBÓN INTERTIDAL LIFE