Nicoya Gulf Islands Great Tourist
Attraction
(InfoWebPress) The beauty and
exuberance of the Nicoya Gulf
islands continue to attract
tourists, both domestic and foreign.
Every day of the week, but
especially on weekends, excursions
are organized to the islands, with
Tortuga (pictured here) being the
most popular. Visitors enjoy white
sand beaches, clear and turquoise
waters ideal for diving and
snorkeling.
Other islands that make up the Gulf
chain are Chira, Costa Ricas
largest, which is inhabited by 3,000
people; Pajaros, so called due to
the large number of birds that breed
and roost there; and Venado, which
houses attractive mangrove forests;
and Bejuco, the smallest of them
all.
There are others islands, such as
Caballo, covered in dry tropical
forests and with some beaches;
Guayabo, which is home to the maroon
pelican and is a migration site for
the peregrine falcon; and Gitana,
where visitors can practice
canoeing.
Finally, there is Jesusita, which
has beaches with palm trees;
Negritos, where birds such as
pelicans overnight; and San Lucas,
infamous for having been a
penitentiary center in the past.
A bill, No. 15.665, Law for
promoting the economic, social and
tourist development of the Nicoya
Gulf islands, sought to reform
articles 5, 37 and 42 of the Land
Maritime Zone Law with the goal of
allowing the construction of tourism
infrastructure there, but the
proposal has not received widespread
support. |
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