- Turtle Nesting -

One of the many biological wonders of Costa Rica are the nesting grounds for a variety of sea turtles.  Lucky nature watchers can see these lovely beasts coming ashore at night to lay their eggs on secluded beaches.  Two such regions are a short drive from our hotel:

• Playa Grande -- Approximately 1 hour south of Hotel El Velero is a principal nesting site for the giant leatherback turtle...the largest turtle in the world!  You will have a unique opportunity to see these beautiful creatures.  Night tours are offered during turtle nesting season (November 15th - February 15th) with pickup and delivery to our hotel.  Visit THE LEATHER BACK TRUST for beautiful photos and information about the leatherback turtles located at Playa Grande.

• Playa Ostional National Wildlife Refuge -- About 1.5 hours from our hotel, you can see mass nesting of the Olive Ridley sea turtles 4-10 times between July and November.  You must have a reservation with the National Park Service to visit.  For more information regarding Ostional National Wildlife Refuge on Nicoya Peninsula:  Ostional Wildlife Refuge.

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