Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve Station and EntranceCabuya, Costa Rica Text©Beatrice Blake-New Key to Costa Rica A road continues south from Montezuma through Cabuya and on to Cabo Blanco Wildlife Reserve. Cabo Blanco was the first national reserve in Costa Rica—its founding in 1963 was the initial step in the development of the country’s extensive national park system. Preserved with the encouragement of Swedish biologist Nils Olof Wessberg and his wife Karen Mogensen, who were concerned about the encroaching deforestation that was threatening the area’s rich and varied wildlife, it is an “absolute reserve,” which means most of the area is accessible only to scientific researchers. Stop at the “Area Turistica” building to get an entrance permit. You can take a fairly strenuous two-hour hike up the Sendero Sueco and down to Playa Cabo Blanco (bring food and plenty of water). You’ll see lots of howler monkeys. (Don’t stand directly underneath them—they like to pee on sightseers.) There are pelican colonies on the point, which has beautiful pinkish coral sand. Another trail is the semicircular Sendero Danés, which takes about an hour to complete. Bring insect repellent and boots in the rainy season. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rates$10.Website & Contactphone: (506)2642-0093 |
Recommended Near Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve Station and EntranceClick symbol or name to show location, more info and link on the map.Nearby Activities & Attractions  Nearby Hotels & LodgesThe PlaceThe nearest town is Cabuya, 2 km away and Airstrip Islita airport is 42.8 km. Please note that distances for nearby hotels, attractions, activites & other points of interest are in a straight line. Distances by road may be significantly longer! The exact gps map coordinates of Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve Station and Entrance are latitude 9.58653, longitude -85.09332. (exact GPS coordinates are accurate to within a few meters, gps data labeled approximate is within a few hundred meters) |
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