Islas Murcielagos and Bahia Huevos, Costa Rica
Our last day in Costa Rica was full of adventure, discovery and fun! Our day began with mating Olive Ridley sea turtles at the surface as we sailed towards Islas Murcielagos. We then sent the hikers ashore to ascend the steep grassy slopes of the main island of Islas Murcielagos, an offshore section of Santa Rosa National Park. On the beginning section of the climb, Spiny-tailed iguanas were gathering on the open area close to the park building. Then the climb began, up a steep and slippery slope, but the view from the top was worth the climb, turquoise waters lapping the dramatic shoreline and huge schools of fish could be seen clearly from above.
Upon descending back to the beach everyone went snorkeling, exploring first the water next to the beach, and here plenty of fish were seen, but the current was a bit daunting, so we switched to another area in the middle of the bay and here the snorkeling was fantastic, and some of us were lucky to see sea turtles swimming below.
Then back aboard for lunch as we sailed to Bahia Huevos, along the way we were visited by some pantropical spotted dolphins, who leapt and frolicked in the wake of the ship. At Bahia Huevos we took advantage of the high tide to explore a mangrove lined rive by kayak and Zodiac cruise, and a primeval scene unfolded before our eyes, an eerie setting with tangled mangrove prop roots and haunting bird calls echoing through the forest.
A busy final day in Costa Rica. Pura Vida.
Our last day in Costa Rica was full of adventure, discovery and fun! Our day began with mating Olive Ridley sea turtles at the surface as we sailed towards Islas Murcielagos. We then sent the hikers ashore to ascend the steep grassy slopes of the main island of Islas Murcielagos, an offshore section of Santa Rosa National Park. On the beginning section of the climb, Spiny-tailed iguanas were gathering on the open area close to the park building. Then the climb began, up a steep and slippery slope, but the view from the top was worth the climb, turquoise waters lapping the dramatic shoreline and huge schools of fish could be seen clearly from above.
Upon descending back to the beach everyone went snorkeling, exploring first the water next to the beach, and here plenty of fish were seen, but the current was a bit daunting, so we switched to another area in the middle of the bay and here the snorkeling was fantastic, and some of us were lucky to see sea turtles swimming below.
Then back aboard for lunch as we sailed to Bahia Huevos, along the way we were visited by some pantropical spotted dolphins, who leapt and frolicked in the wake of the ship. At Bahia Huevos we took advantage of the high tide to explore a mangrove lined rive by kayak and Zodiac cruise, and a primeval scene unfolded before our eyes, an eerie setting with tangled mangrove prop roots and haunting bird calls echoing through the forest.
A busy final day in Costa Rica. Pura Vida.
