Marvel at the sight of hundreds or even thousands of olive ridley sea turtles as they come ashore to nest on the black volcanic sand beaches of the Ostional Wildlife Refuge.
Just 25 minutes from Nosara, Ostional is home to the world’s second-largest breeding ground for olive ridleys. Nesting can take place year round, but the mass arrival of turtles (‘arribadas’) usually takes place around the new moons from July to December, when countless turtles clamber ashore. Once the eggs hatch, the tiny hatchlings race to the ocean. Your local guide will provide insights into the habits and life-cycles of these fascinating creatures, and with luck you’ll have the chance to witness the turtles in action.
Be the lesser spotted human! Take a relaxed wander through the Osa Peninsula National Park and spot tapirs taking a stroll just a stones throw away and a humpback whale breaching in the distance.
Trip Ideas
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Yukon Hiking Adventure
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Atlantic Coastal Quest
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From £2668 Excluding Flights
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Classic Highlights of Switzerland
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From £2933 Excluding Flights
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Switzerland’s Magnificent Lakes and Mountains
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Swiss Christmas Markets
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Sub-Antarctic Island Discovery
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From £7995 Excluding Flights
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Classic Costa Rica
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From £1895 Excluding Flights
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Essential Costa Rica
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From £1480 Excluding Flights
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Luxury, Wellness and Adventure in Costa Rica
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Hike and Drive Costa Rica
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Blogs
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Top 5 Wildlife Locations in Costa Rica
With 5% of the world's biodiversity found in Costa Rica, it is a wildlife lovers dream destination. Travel writer, photographer and zoologist, William Gray picks five of his top wildlife destinations in Costa Rica…
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Costa Rica: Insider Tips from the Experts
Among the most bio-diverse counties on the planet, Costa Rica is a heady mix of weird and wonderful wildlife, luscious landscapes and colourful culture. As we launch our collection of holidays, we've put a few of the most asked questions to our Costa Rica specialists. Read what they had to say...
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Costa Rica: Behind the Scenes Launching a New Destination
Having put the finishing touches on the latest destination to join the Discover the World growing collection - Costa Rica - we've taken a behind the scenes peak at what goes in to launching a new holiday programme.
