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La Riviera Hotel
Belen, Costa Rica
Reservations phone:
(506) 2293 0909
How to Get
fax:
(506) 2293 2582
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Barra del Colorado
Biological Reserve
This area consists of swamp land, almost totally devoid
of wooded areas. The topsoil is unsuitable for supporting
agriculture or livestock. However, the refuge has
great tourist appeal and possesses a wide range of
wildlife. This is a very hot and humid tropical rain
forest environment.
Special Activities
The canals of Barra del Colorado do not present an
environment condusive to canoeing. The currents are
much greater than at Tortuguero and the wildlife is
much less prolific along the inland canals. There
are a few small, quite lagoons which we recommend
you visit if you have the time and can arrange the
transport. Lagoon Nueve is the most popular and tranquil
in the region. Several of the lodges now offer kayak/canoe
trip from thier lodges.
Most tourists, however, visit Barra del Colorado to
fish for snook and/or tarpoon. There are several lodges
which offer these services and few who visit leave
dissapointed.
How To Get There
Barra del Colorado does not offer the ease of access,
as does Tortuguero. Unlike Tortuguero, travel to Barra
del Colorado via launch is not recommended. Few, if
any, launches continue north from Tortuguero, and
those which do will charge you a good penny.
Organized tours do not normally transport their passengers
to Barra del Colorado, via the canals. The trip north
to Barra del Colorado will add an additional 2-3 hours
to your trip from Moin, depending on the size of your
launch and its motor.
Much like the trip from Moin to Tortuguero, very few
of the local merchants provide naturalist guides,
food and/or beverages. While the northern canals are
interesting if viewed properly, passing them at 40
m.p.h. is hardly an eco-experience.
We recommend that you fly!!!Both
Travel Air and Sansa fly regularly to Barra del Colorado.
Flights are short, comfortable and present a unique
perspective of the canals and inland waterways below,
along with the mountain range which seperates the
Cental Valley and the Caribbean coast. Several other
small, independent carriers are available upon request.
While more expensive, these flights operate on demand
and can help maximize your stay in Barra del Colorado. |
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