Camaronal
Costa Rica, Guanacaste
Camaronal
LocationCosta Rica, Guanacaste
RegionGuanacaste
TypeWildlife Refuge
Coordinates9.9333°, -85.1833°
Established1994
Area4.2
Nearest CitySámara (15 km)
About Camaronal
A protected beach and surrounding dry forest on the Nicoya Peninsula, Camaronal Wildlife Refuge is an important nesting site for olive ridley sea turtles that arrive in mass arrivals called "arribadas." The refuge also shelters scarlet macaws and howler monkeys.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Camaronal located?
Camaronal is located in Guanacaste, Costa Rica at coordinates 9.9333, -85.1833.
How do I get to Camaronal?
To get to Camaronal, the nearest city is Sámara (15 km).
How large is Camaronal?
Camaronal covers approximately 4.2 square kilometers (2 square miles).
When was Camaronal established?
Camaronal was established in 1994.