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Ballena Marine National Park - The Tucan Hotel
Basic
Information
Location: It
is located Southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, between the mouth of "Higuerón"
(or "Morete") River and Point Piñuela, District of Ballena Bay, Canton of
Osa,
Province of Puntarenas.
The terrestrial limits of the park are designated by
the officially marked Public Inalienable Zone, the Marine/Terrestrial Restricted
Zone and the natural border of wetlands and mangroves. The marine limit is an
imaginary line that sorrounds the rocky shoals and coral reefs formed by the
outer area of Point Uvita, Ballena Island, Tres Hermanas, and its surroundings,
originating at the mouth of the "Higueron" (or "Morete") River, ending at Point
Piñuelas.
The Park consists of 5.375 marine hectares and 110 terrestrial
hectares.. 
Access: By the Southern Coast Highway (Costanera Sur),
Quepos-Uvita (65 Km.), San Isidro de El General-Uvita (45 Km.), Palmar
Norte-Uvita (35 Km.)
Creation: On February 6, 1989 by Executive Decree
#19441 MIRENEM published in the Gaceta No. 26, which establishes this park as
the first marine park in Latin America.
It is later modified by the Decree
of amplification #21294 MIRENEM, July 17, 1992, published in the Gaceta No.136.
This park protects important habitats, such as sandy beaches, rocky beaches,
estuaries, mangroves, cliffs, islands, rocky shoals, Point Uvita, and coral reef
which represent a very important environment for the preservation and
reproduction of marine diversity.
What can be done in Ballena Marine National Park?
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Camping
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Swimming
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Sun bathing
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Walking along the beach
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Visit Uvita Point
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Free diving & scuba diving
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Playing beach soccer and
volleyball
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Relaxing while listening to
nature's sounds
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Watching the behavior of flora &
fauna
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Taking boat tours
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Horseback or horse-driven cart
rides
Please be informed of the tide movements
in order to minimize possible dangers.
Community's Involvement
The care and management of the Ballena Marine National Park is going
through an important transition in which the local community organized under the
Association for the Development of the Ballena Marine National Park -ASOPARQUE-
is taking action to participate actively in decision making, in conjunction with
the authorities of the Osa Conservation Area (ACOSA) of the MINAE (Ministry of
Environment and Energy).
The purpose of this communal
participation is to maintain order, cleanliness and security as well as to
guarantee the safe-keeping and the rational use of the natural resources of the
park; thus guaranteeing an adequate long-term enjoyment of a grater involvement,
creating employment opportunities for the locals
We ask that you please
respect the management directives in order to maintain a safe and healthy
environment for all those who visit us.
"We all have the right to enjoy a healthy and ecologically
balanced environment"
Article 50 - Biodiversity Law
Recommendations
1. The administration of the Park and the general community would
appreciate your voluntary contribution to the accredited agents at the clearly
established stands.
2. The handling of garbage is very complex within the
park; we ask that you please use the garbage cans and bags provided by the
operators and volunteers, cooperate with us, and please maintain order and
cleanliness in and out of the park.
3. It
is not allowed to carry fire arms.
4. Automated vehicles, by law, are
strictly forbidden to enter the beach, as well as any vessel that may pose a
threat to the visitors' safety.
5. Speed limit in the park is 25 Km/h.
6.
Hunting or handling wildlife is not allowed. Shells, natural materials, or any
species of animals including reef fish may not be removed from the park.
7.
Fishing with gillnets, throw nets, spears, or poison is not allowed. Only the
use of tackle (line and hook) is permitted from the beach.
8. You are solely
responsible for the personal belongings.
9. No permanent business stands of
any sort may be established within the limits of the park.
10. Bon-fires are
not allowed, nor is cooking with driftwood, which is a very important habitat
for many unnoticed species.
11. Loud TV or radio speakers and car horns are
a form of sonic pollution, and are therefore forbidden. We must respect not only
the environment, but other visitors as well.
12. If you wish to camp, use
only the designated areas Please respect the indications of locals and
operators. For we try to be organized in order to provide a more pleasant stay
for all.
13. Please use biodegradable soap in the showers, as well as the
restrooms provided for your biological needs.
14. Drinking water: Water is a
very precious and scarce resource, especially in the dry season. Ask park
personnel or neighbors where to find this necessary element.
15. Bathrooms:
For the time being, the park does not offer this service, but some locals do
have bathrooms for rent
16. If you wish to make any special donation or
participate by sponsoring administrative activities, please address them to the
authorities of the MINAE at the park'' administration on Ballena Beach or to the
following phone and fax numbers. |
