Marino Ballena National Park
Named after the Humpback Whales which migrate every year to this tropical beach to mate from December to April before they return home to their cold polar waters.
The Tail of the Whale is a natural formation of sand and rock sediment that was deposited by the tides of the flowing Morete River to the North and the Madrigal River at the South.
Rich in FLORA & FAUNA, the beaches of Marino Ballena are home to a variety of species dolphins as well as Olive Ridley and Hawksbill sea turtles who, from May to November, make their long journeys to lay eggs on the our beaches sandy shores. The Green Marine Iguana "Iguana Verde" thrives on the rich algae that grows on rocks and coral. Marino Ballena is a natural habitat to a variety of colorful tropical toucans, parrots, and flowers.
Marino Ballena is home to the largest coral reef off the Pacific Coast of Central America. It boast over 18 species of coral which form a stretch of three islands known as "Las Tres Hermanas" Aside from providing some of the most magnificent snorkeling and scuba experiences, the coral reefs are a major food source to the multitude of inhabitants of the Marino Ballena National Park