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Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge

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23.256, 19/5/94 Pacocí 40 ha yes

Llanuras de Tortuguero Conservation Area, Limón

It is also an important laying site for the three sea turtle species that nest in Tortuguero National Park. The Carribean Conservation Corporation (CCC), a scientific conservation organisation set up by Dr. Archie Carr in 1955, is located in this biological corridor. This station has a laboratory, meeting room, toilets and bedrooms. Access to this corridor and to the station is by river along the Tortuguero channels or by light plane from San José or Limón. For more information on the activities of the CCC call 224-9215..




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Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge, LimónArchie Carr National Wildlife Refuge, Limón
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge, LimónArchie Carr National Wildlife Refuge, Limón