Playa Corozalito

Península de Nicoya


About 4km south of Punta Islita, Playa Corozalito is an entirely undeveloped beach backed by mangrove swamps and offering plenty of opportunities to spot birds and other wildlife. Several types of sea turtles nest there, and several times each year the beach draws thousands of olive ridleys for the mass arribada egg-laying phenomenon.


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