Barra Del Colorado Beach

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The National Wildlife Refuge Barra del Colorado is located in the northern Caribbean at the border with the Republic of Nicaragua.
Description
Barra del Colorado is the portal to access the vast and mysterious wilderness of National Wildlife Refuge Ba

This refuge was established in 1985 located in the extreme north of the Caribbean region on the border with Nicaragua. It has 78,977 hectares, where there are canals, lagoons, rivers, swamps, forests, hills, with less than 250 meters above sea level, continental islands and river. Precipitation in this region is about 5500 to 6000 millimeters per year, so there is no dry season proper.

There is a rich biodiversity of plant and animal species are endemic, ie found only in this protected area. The flora is composed of 3 types of vegetation: flooded forest, yolillal and gamalotal. In terms of fauna are: crocodiles, alligators, manatees, tapirs, jaguars, howler monkeys and faced, lazy three fingers, plus gaspar fish, considered a living fossil.

Ichthyological for its abundance, is considered a paradise for sport fishing, which can be practiced by obtaining a license to do so. There are several fishing camps and have been obtained in these waters some global brands. To get to Colorado you can travel by boat from Moin, Tortuguero, Puerto Viejo, Sarapiqui and elsewhere, or by plane from San Jose.