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Costa Rican protected area
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Las Baulas de Guanacaste National Marine Park is a park that's 95% underwater and is a critical nesting habitat for leatherback sea turtles. The park is on the Pacific coast in Guanacaste (a province of Costa Rica). The park will be most interesting to naturalists who want to save sea turtles, though birdwatchers will enjoy spotting some of the 174 species of birds who live along the shores and adjacent swamps and forests. Surfers will get an adrenaline rush riding the waves offshore.
Small hotel with air conditioning, on-site restaurant and swimming pool. Laid back vibe.
Small hotel with available villas, about 100 m to beach. Swimming pool with shaded chairs. On-site restaurant and bar.
By bus
The bus ride from San José costs US$14 leaving Alfaro Station. The bus stops frequently and the trip takes 6-7 hours but there is much to see throughout Costa Rica.
Walk the beaches or use a surfboard to paddle around the waters offshore.
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