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Located along the northwestern coast of Costa Rica and neighboring the Santa Rosa National Park, the Bahía Junquillal National Wildlife Refuge is a wildlife refuge that is part of the Conservation Area of Guanacaste. A 505-hectare refuge, Bahia Junquillal protects a large area of tropical dry forest and coastal mangroves along Costa Rica’s Pacific shores. Situated some 21 miles from Liberia just off the Interamerican Highway, the Bahía Junquillal National Wildlife Refuge is also known for its great swimming, snorkeling and boating opportunities.
A quiet bay with a protected beach area, the Bahia Junquillal Wildlife Refuge is a wonderful place to spot many marine birds such as the brown pelican and the magnificent frigatebird, both of which nest in the area. Ibis, kingfisher, egrets, parrots, eagles, cormorants and sandpipers also live along the coast as well. Additionally, olive ridley turtles, hawksbill turtles, green turtles and leatherback turtles come ashore to nest along the beach during their breeding season. On land, spiders, iguanas, monkeys and deer have been seen in the refuge as well.
A great destination combining the sun, sand and wildlife, the Bahía Junquillal National Wildlife Refuge also has a number of short trails for the trekking enthusiast. There is a picnic and camping area at the refuge, with rest rooms, a public telephone, radio services and other facilities. If you happen to camp here during the dry season, one thing you need to keep in mind is that water is scarce during these times.
With great weather most of the year, clear pristine waters and a wide lovely beach, this area is a quiet and peaceful place to kickback and relax, with not many tourists around. In the distance, you can spot the Guanacaste Mountains as well as the Orosí Volcano.
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