Sostenibilidad en Grande
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RAMSAR SITE TAMARINDO WETLAND

EXPEDITION
ALL YEAR
HIGH TIDE​

​2.5 HOURS
🇨🇷 En español | See also: Projects - Blog

From $45 per person. Please check availability at least 1 day in advance:
    Over 18 years old
    Between 6 - 17 years old
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in what consist this Expedition?​

This expedition consists of a guided boat tour inside the aquatic trails of the Tamarindo Wetland, a site of international importance by the Ramsar Convention, and monitoring the behavior and ecology of birds as well as the presence of the American crocodile.

Led by experienced guides with more than 15 years of experience, one of the aquatic trails of the wetland will be taken in which the different birds will be identified and counted and their behavior will be analyzed from a distance, to follow up on the resident and migratory species monitoring project.

​The aim is to raise awareness about the importance of wetland ecosystems, its mangroves and the abundant life that this site houses, in addition to its importance in mitigating the effects of climate change and its connection with the ocean.

Why is this important?

Globally, these ecosystems are considered of great importance to maintain natural dynamics and also provide environmental services that benefit populations. Wetlands help mitigate the impact of natural phenomena, are incubators for marine species and contribute to carbon fixation. 

The Tamarindo Wetland is home to species with stable populations such as the American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) and others threatened such as the yellow-crested parrot (Amazon auropalliata), the howler monkey (Alouatta palliata) and the endemic mangrove hummingbird (Amazilia boucardi). The latter is associated with the piñuelo mangrove (Pelliciera rhizophorae), one of the six species of mangrove present in the Las Baulas National Marine Park of Guanacaste.

Promote knowledge about the life of these species and their role in nature facilitates raising people's awareness towards actions that mitigate or reduce some of their threats. To address an environmental crisis of pollution and destruction, it is necessary to bring closer the reality that species face and the opportunity to get to know them up close. It is hoped that attendees will participate in the analysis and discussion of possible solutions.

Contribuimos al desarrollo sostenible

This 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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INCLUDES

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Guided tour with experienced staff.​
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Water to refill. Keep on hand your water bottle.
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Season's fruit.
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Support for research project.
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Contribution to conservation efforts.

Considere

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It is considered a boat tour that has all permits up to date.

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Mosquitoes might be present, we encourage the use of organic-based repellent.

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The boat includes a life jacket, and it has insurance.

Expedition itinerary*

*Because this activity depends on high tide, advance coordination is required.​
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20 min. Welcome to the Las Baulas National Marine Park and presentation of Sostenibilidad en Grande.
10 min. Transfer to the boarding site in the Tamarindo Wetland.
90 min. Travel by boat through the water trails of the Tamarindo Wetland.
10 min. Presentation of the Marine Litter Laboratory and return tour.

What to bring?

  • Water bottle
  • Comfortable clothing
  • Sunscreen
  • Organic repellent
  • Appropriate footwear for walking on rocks or closed shoes that resist sea water

RESERVATION

  • It is necessary to make a reservation up to 1 day 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

Christian Díaz Chuquisengo
Tel. +506 8706-3123
Email. [email protected]
P784-es
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