ASVO’s Montezuma station connects coastal conservation with community work and sea-turtle protection. Learn about its current projects and how participation is arranged. Volunteering and educational visits require coordination; turtle sightings and hatchling releases are not guaranteed visitor events.
Curú Wildlife Refuge
Toward Paquera, Curú is a longer day outing with forest trails, mangroves and coastal habitat. Ask the refuge which routes are currently open and appropriate for your group. Some trails may close, and wildlife sightings depend on conditions.
Caring for the Santa Teresa Coast
Nicoya Peninsula Waterkeeper works with local communities on water quality and coastal stewardship around Santa Teresa and neighboring beaches. Ask about current organized opportunities to learn or help. Use local advice and recent information when planning time near creeks, river mouths and the sea.
Playa Ostional
Nearby Ostional is a sea-turtle nesting beach in Santa Cruz canton. Olive ridley turtles sometimes arrive in large nesting events called arribadas. These follow nature’s timing, so arrange visits through current refuge guidance rather than expecting a guaranteed sighting.
Nosara Estuary
Where the river meets the sea, mangroves and shifting channels create habitat for birds and other wildlife. A guided boat or kayak outing offers a closer look. Confirm current conditions and never swim or wade across the river mouth.
Ostional Wildlife Refuge
This protected coastal area includes Guiones, Pelada, Playa Nosara and nearby Ostional. It connects beach time with conservation: nesting turtles and other wildlife depend on the same shoreline people enjoy. Follow current refuge rules and authorized-guide requirements.
Nosara Biological Reserve
Beside Lagarta Lodge, this private reserve brings dry forest and mangrove habitat together. Guided walks offer opportunities to notice roots, leaves and birdlife. Ask the reserve about visitor access and current trail arrangements; wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Sibu Wildlife Sanctuary
Sibu offers educational visits about Nosara’s wildlife and the animals in its care. Learn why habitat protection and reducing human-made hazards matter. Visits require advance booking; the sanctuary lists a minimum age of five and prohibits touching or handling wildlife.
BarriGuiones Coastal Forest
Along Guiones, the BarriGuiones restoration project shows how coastal woodland can return to formerly cleared land. Notice young trees and established forest from designated paths. Arrange planting or learning activities with Costas Verdes rather than entering restoration plots independently.
Río Montaña Mangroves
The Río Montaña is part of Nosara’s connected river and wetland landscape. A locally guided river outing can introduce the relationship between mangrove roots, tidal water and birdlife. Confirm the route and conditions with the guide and keep clear of wildlife.