Las Baulas National Marine Park

What to discover

Las Baulas protects coastal and marine habitats around Tamarindo Bay in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste. Its protected nesting beaches include Playa Grande, Ventanas and Langosta. The Tamarindo estuary and mangrove forest are also part of this connected landscape. Leatherback, olive ridley and black turtles are among the turtle species recorded by SINAC.

About the discovery

Follow Pico and Tati from the sandy shore to the edge of a mangrove forest. Look closely. Listen carefully. Each discovery is a chance to ask a new question. What connects the beach to the forest and the ocean beyond?

Explore with Pico & Tati

Draw three connected habitats: beach, mangrove and ocean. Add something you notice in each one. Use arrows to show how you think the habitats connect. Ask a guide one question about your drawing.

Plan your visit

Check current access and activities directly with park staff before planning your visit. SINAC’s Spanish park page currently states that turtle observation is unavailable and estuary visits are through local guides. Its published daytime hours are 6 a.m.–6 p.m., with beach stays ending at 5 p.m. during October–February. Reconfirm these details before traveling.