Playa Grande lies within Las Baulas "Leatherback" National Park on the Guanacaste Coast.

Nesting Leatherback Turtle
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Red Sunset at Playa Grande
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Dr. Frank Paladino standing by leatherback tracks
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Leatherback tracks heading to sea
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Neighboring Playa Flamingo used to be a good leatherback beach before tourist development
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More Costa Rica:

Playa Grande | Playa Naranjo | Arenal Volcano
Tracking a Leatherback Hatchling