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Costa Rica: Hundreds of thousands Olive Ridley Sea Turtles
Hundreds of thousands of olive ridley sea turtles flock to Ostional, Costa Rica, each year.
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Highlights
- An immense gathering of the creatures in Costa Rica
- Playa Ostional National Wildlife Refuge
- Olive Ridley sea turtles- Costa Rica
- Sea turtle arribada in Ostional
- Tens to hundreds of thousands of sea turtles in Costa Rica
Description
Every month at Costa Rica’s Ostional National Wildlife Refuge, tens to hundreds of thousands of female sea turtles arrive, often within a few days of each other, to lay their eggs on the beach. Ostional is one of the only places in the world where such large arribadas occur. It may have to do with sea currents, beach orientation, sand type, and the like. Such arribadas may also provide “strength in numbers” for females and their eggs, possibly maximizing their chances for survival. The biggest sea turtle arribada in Ostional happened in 1995 and numbered a whopping 500,000 turtles! The big one currently taking place in Ostional isn't likely to break that record, but we're still talking tons of turtles!Includes
There is nothing like experiencing the arribada- where hundreds or thousands of mama sea turtles arrive on shore at Ostional beach to lay their eggs. If you're in town at the right time, you will definitely want to book our Ostional Turtle Watching Tour! The arribada happens once or twice a month, usually a few days before the new moon from August to December. Check if the arribada is happening before booking this tour as it only occurs for 3-4 days a month! Transportation and pick is up is available and can be added. You will get to watch the full process of a mama turtle laying her eggs up close and personal. There is nothing like watching her dig a nest, lay multiple eggs, bury them, and head back home to the sea. Our Ostional Turtle Watching Tour is very informative and will provide you with a unique experience that you will never forget! However, we can't control nature and there is a possibility to see less turtles than expecting!Important Information
- Please contact us through WhatsApp in case you have questions about this amazing experience. +50686172668 The arribada happens once or twice a month, usually a few days before the new moon from August to December. Check if the arribada is happening before booking this tour as it only occurs for 3-4 days a month!
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