What we were hoping to see - Leatherback Sea Turtle

In search of the extremely endangered Leatherback Sea Turtle

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April 22nd 2008
It sounds wonderful doesn't it - helping to protect a critically endangered sea turtle on a Caribbean beach? We thought so too and were excited (though if truth be known, also a little nervous as we'd been warned that conditions would be quite tough) as we sat on the one hour boat trip from Tortuguero to Parisima the following morning. Parismina is an even smaller community than Tortuguero on a si ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Limón » Parismina

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Costa Rica is a Central American success story: since the late 19th century, only two brief periods of violence have marred its democratic development. Although still a largely agricultural country, it has expanded its economy to include strong techn... ... read more