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Pacuare Reserve
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Leatherback nesting season is from March to June, and green turtles nest between June and September. From May onwards, thousands of turtle hatchlings can be observed hatching and heading out to sea.
The leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) is the largest of all sea turtle species (a female can weigh approximately 500 kg). It usually measures between 130 and 175 cm. The head is large and may account for 20% of the carapace length.
Their front flippers are very powerful and have no claws.
In addition, more than 300 species of birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles live in the
Pacuare Reserve.
These include three of the four species of mangrove present in the country.
The site is home to one of the few accessible colonies of the agami heron. The agami heron (Agamia agami) is a medium-sized bird of the order Pelecaniformes that belongs to the family Ardeidae, native to Central and South America. It is the only member of the genus Agamia. In Spanish, it is called the garza agamí or garza pechicastaña.
For more information see: ebird.org/species/
The Pacuare Reserve is surrounded by the Tortuguero canals, mangroves, wetlands and the ocean; it has an immensely rich biodiversity. What is really interesting is that your visit can contribute to the conservation efforts related to the sea turtles that come to Costa Rica, in a friendly and sustainable environment.
The Reserve is a completely sustainable place; it has no electricity, only solar energy in some facilities such as the dining room. It is a conservation and education station. More than 300 species of
animals have been identified.
The experience begins from the
moment the boat picks you up at the Matina dock to take you to the
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Agamia agami
Reserve.