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In what consist this? |
We explain the reservation procedure to be part of the leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) tour in Las Baulas de Guanacaste National Marine Park.
The tour has a maximum capacity of 30 people. To be part of the tour it is necessary to make a reservation first. Then you must arrive the day and time indicated by the National Park officials. The appointment varies according to the high tide during the night. A free talk or video will be offered and you might wait in the National Park facilities until there is the announcement the presence of a turtle on the beach. Payment and the entrance to the beach is only given after the alert of the arrival of the turtle. Local guides are responsible to take the group to the site to spot the leatherback. |
Why is this important? |
Las Baulas de Guanacaste National Marine Park protects one of the main nesting sites for the Tropical Eastern Pacific leatherback sea turtle. This subpopulation is critically endangered due to different threats, including climate change, egg poaching, habitat destruction, human intrusion, introduction of exotic species and indiscriminate fishing.
As a mechanism to promote environmental education and ecological tourism, the Matapalo Local Guides Association (ASOCAVE) together with the administration of the National Park, offer the leatherback turtle sighting tour during the nesting season (October 20 to March 15 ). |
WE CONTRIBUTE TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTThis project seeks increase the economic benefits to small countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of tourism; as well as improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning.
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Registration procedure |
1. Select a date between October 20th and February 15th. There is more probability to see leatherbacks from November until January.
2. Wait up to 8 days before your selected date, and visit or call the National Park office at +506 2653-0470 ext. 101 to make your reservation.
3. Provide the names of participants, passport numbers and nationalities to the receptionist (children under 12 do not require reservation.
4. Go to the National Park office at the appointment time given in step 3, look for your reservation and confirm by writing your signature.
5. Receive the speech from the local guides. The maximum waiting time is 6 hours, payment occurs only when there is a turtle in the beach.
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Who Operates this tour? |
The tour is given by the Matapalo Local Guides (ASOCAVE), a local association made from different members of close by communities. Depending on the availability, sosGrande supports in the development of the speech. In other occasions, the Association present a video about the National Park and the leatherback turtles.
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ITINERARYMeeting time*
Welcome and presentation about the National Park Waiting time Waiting time in the National Park Auditorium If a turtle is reported Payment procedure. Towards the leatherback turtle Guiding to the turtle location in Playa Grande Sighting Sighting of the nesting process (until she starts camouflaging the nest) The end Walk back to the main entrance and end of the tour. *Times may vary according to students doubts |
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Price
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P1805-en
