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Ballena
National Park is one of Costa Rica's newest national parks, created in
an attempt to conserve some of the marine resources of the South Pacific
region, which are under siege from over fishing and unchecked tourism
development. Bordered on the south by Punta Piñuela, then extending out
to sea for 9 kilometers, heading north 6 kilometers before coming back
to shore at Punta Uvita in the southern end of Playa Hermosa, the park
is ideal for scuba diving and beachcombing activities as it includes open
ocean, islands and long, wide beaches. |
Several
species of whales have been reported in or near Ballena National
Park, which gets its name from the Spanish world for whale, "ballena".
Melon-headed whales, sperm whales, as well as common stripped and
spinner dolphins are regularly spotted. More species
are sure to be recorded here, as more complete studies are under way. |
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Ballena National Park is bordered
on the south by Punta Piñuela, and extends out to sea for 9 kilometers,
heading north 6 kilometers before coming back to shore at Punta Uvita,
in the southern end of Playa Hermosa. |
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