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Costa Rica

Where Pura Vida meets modern convenience—your Pacific paradise with world-class healthcare, just 3 hours from Miami.

Ostional Wildlife Refuge

Mass sea turtle nesting—thousands of Olive Ridley turtles nest simultaneously

Duration
3-4 hours (tours often at night during nesting)
Entrance Fee
$Guided tours required during nesting
Best Time
July-December for nesting (peak August-October). Arribadas typically occur around new moon.

Overview

Ostional is one of the world's most important sea turtle nesting beaches, famous for "arribadas"—mass nesting events where thousands of Olive Ridley turtles come ashore simultaneously. During peak season, 100,000+ turtles may nest in a single event.

Highlights

  • Mass turtle nesting (arribadas) with thousands of turtles
  • One of world's most important nesting beaches
  • Olive Ridley and occasional leatherback turtles
  • Guided nighttime tours during nesting
  • Community-managed conservation program

Getting There

Nearby City

12 km away (NaN hours)

Nearby City

70 km away (NaN hours)

Location

Coordinates: 9.9983, -85.6972

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