Guayabo Islands Biological Reserve
| Guayabo Islands Biological Reserve | |
|---|---|
  Map of Costa Rica | |
| Location | Gulf of Nicoya, Costa Rica |
| Coordinates | 9°54′43″N 84°52′43″W / 9.91187°N 84.87874°W[1]Coordinates: 9°54′43″N 84°52′43″W / 9.91187°N 84.87874°W[2] |
| Area | 15 acres (61,000 m2) |
| Established | 1982 |
| Governing body | National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) |
The Guayabo Islands Biological Reserve is a Nature Reserve of Costa Rica, part of the Tempisque Conservation Area, which encompasses the four islands including Guayabo and los Pájaros in the Gulf of Nicoya. It is the location for many nesting sites for brown pelicans as well as various other species of birds.
Los Pájaros lies 500 meters off the coast of the gulf basin, and has a very hot and dry climate. The plant species that grow on the islet are deciduous and semi-deciduous, such as the wild guava and fig trees.
References
- ↑ "Isla Guayabo Biological Reserve". protectedplanet.net.
- ↑ "Isla Guayabo Biological Reserve". protectedplanet.net.
External links
- Guayabo Islands Biological Reserve at Costa Rica National Parks
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