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Famous for their sea turtle conservation work, Costa Rica is a haven for these beautiful creatures to come ashore and lay their eggs. Having been on earth for more than 100 million years, unfortunately their numbers are declining at an alarming rate.
Costa Rica is considered the birthplace of eco-tourism and its protected Pacific and Caribbean coastlines provide a haven for 5 of the world’s 7 species of sea turtle.
With Costa Rica at the forefront of marine turtle conservation, you can enjoy the increasingly rare sight of sea turtles in their natural, wild habitats, coming ashore and nesting. Each species of turtle found in Costa Rica has its own season and preferred region for nesting. From seeing more than 200,000 sea turtles coming to nest.

Is the largest sea turtle in the world, averaging 4 to 6 feet (125-185 cm.) in length and 550 to 1550 pounds (250-700kg). Not only is the leatherback the largest turtle in the world, but it is also the largest reptile.

Description
Famous for their sea turtle conservation work, Costa Rica is a haven for these beautiful creatures to come ashore and lay their eggs. Having been on earth for more than 100 million years, unfortunately their numbers are declining at an alarming rate.
Costa Rica is considered the birthplace of eco-tourism and its protected Pacific and Caribbean coastlines provide a haven for 5 of the world’s 7 species of sea turtle.
With Costa Rica at the forefront of marine turtle conservation, you can enjoy the increasingly rare sight of sea turtles in their natural, wild habitats, coming ashore and nesting. Each species of turtle found in Costa Rica has its own season and preferred region for nesting. From seeing more than 200,000 sea turtles coming to nest.

Is the largest sea turtle in the world, averaging 4 to 6 feet (125-185 cm.) in length and 550 to 1550 pounds (250-700kg). Not only is the leatherback the largest turtle in the world, but it is also the largest reptile.