Costa Rica Guanacaste Province Ostional

Playa del Ostional

A Costa Rican beach renowned for the mass nesting of olive ridley sea turtles, crucial for ecological tourism and wildlife conservation.

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A 20 minute drive north, Playa Ostional is one of the most important turtle nesting sites in the world. Each year, thousands of Olive Ridley turtles climb ashore and lay eggs (best witnessed in Costa Rica's rainy season, September-October). On top of turtles, Ostional is an endless stretch of black sand beach and a magnet for surfers.

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    leah (Leah Fishman)
    Surf & yogi haven, hidden gem, home of the best frozen banana coffee—Nosara is, by far, one of easiest and breeziest places I've ever been. While there's local shopping, yoga retreats, and extreme adventure a'plenty, my focus was on three things and three things only: vegan food, good beer and beautiful beaches. Pura Vida, folks!