Playa Bahia Ballena Costa Rica
by Teresa Zieba
Title
Playa Bahia Ballena Costa Rica
Artist
Teresa Zieba
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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Situated between the towns of Pinuela and Uvita, Playa Bahia Ballena is part of the larger Ballena National Marine Park. The large marine reserve, which was created in 1990, was named for the many humpback whales that frequent its waters. Visitors to the beach are most likely to see the magnificent creatures between December and March each year, when the animals migrate through the adjacent bay. Dolphins also swim in the ocean near the beach destination, and travelers in the area commonly spot the playful marine mammals splashing offshore.
In addition to whales and dolphins, the sea near Playa Bahia Ballena is full of other exciting ocean-dwelling creatures. Ballena National Marine Park is home to several vibrant coral and rock reefs, and tourists can see the denizens of these marine features up close on a snorkeling excursion.
Many interesting animals also live on land near Playa Bahia Ballena. The beach is home to nesting colonies of several exotic species of bird, including magnificent frigatebirds and blue-footed boobies. Large groups of green iguanas and basilisk lizards can also be seen scampering across the sand, and the beach appears to come alive every day as hermit crabs scuttle in and out of the water.
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September 27th, 2015
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