Barra del Colorado Wildlife Refuge

Located on the north Caribbean coast, Barra del Colorado is the largest wildlife refuge in Costa Rica. It includes over 30 miles of canals, rivers, lagoons and marshlands that connect with Nicaragua to the north and Tortuguero to the south. Its protected wetlands are rich in biodiversity but extremely isolated and navigable only by boat. The landscape is comprised of hot and humid tropical forest, fluvial islands, channels and swamp lands. Barra has the most extensive wetlands on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast.

Last updated: Oct 21, 2023