Looking for unforgettable eco-tourism in Costa Rica? Hotel Luna Azul is your gateway to Ostional sea turtle nesting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each year, thousands of olive ridley sea turtles arrive at Ostional Beach to lay eggs in mass nesting events. This rare phenomenon happens only in a few places on Earth, and Ostional is one of the most accessible and protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Costa Rica created the Ostional Wildlife Refuge in 1984, and today it stands as a globally recognized conservation area on Costa Rica\u2019s Nicoya Peninsula. Importantly,The Ostional Conservation Program<\/strong> is a community-run initiative focused on protecting these vulnerable sea turtles while involving locals and visitors in sustainable practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This unique program allows locals to collect a limited number of early-laid turtle eggs \u2014 this practice directly reduces poaching and generates sustainable income for the community. As a result, the community has thrived while conserving this endangered species. Additionally, we welcome visitors at Hotel Luna Azul<\/strong> to join guided tours and learn about the sea turtles, their life cycle, and the ongoing conservation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At Hotel Luna Azul, we are more than just a boutique hotel \u2014 we are passionate supporters of wildlife preservation and eco-conscious travel. That\u2019s why our guests keep coming back every turtle season:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The arribada<\/em> can occur monthly<\/strong>, with the largest events from July to December<\/strong>. Typically, the lunar cycle influences the exact timing, typically beginning a few days before the new moon. Therefore, staying at Hotel Luna Azul <\/strong>gives you the perfect base to witness this miracle of nature in comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a guest of Hotel Luna Azul, you can actively participate in Ostional sea turtle nesting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nature lovers and photographers \u2014 come witness Ostional sea turtle nesting, one of the planet\u2019s greatest wildlife spectacles. Come stay with us at Hotel Luna Azul<\/strong>, and become part of a conservation story that is changing lives \u2014 for turtles and people alike. or contact us to learn more about turtle season and conservation tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Just minutes from Hotel Luna Azul, the Ostional Conservation Program offers travelers a rare chance to witness one of nature\u2019s most extraordinary events: the mass nesting of olive ridley sea turtles on Ostional Beach in Costa Rica. This community-led program not only protects endangered turtles but also invites guests to participate in responsible wildlife tourism. From guided night tours to immersive conservation experiences, Hotel Luna Azul is the perfect base for eco-conscious travelers. Discover how your stay can support sea turtle preservation while giving you front-row access to one of the planet\u2019s most awe-inspiring natural phenomena.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3607,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","loftocean_post_format_gallery":"","loftocean_post_format_gallery_ids":"","loftocean_post_format_gallery_urls":"","loftocean_post_format_video_id":0,"loftocean_post_format_video_url":"","loftocean_post_format_video_type":"","loftocean_post_format_video":"","loftocean_post_format_audio_type":"","loftocean_post_format_audio_url":"","loftocean_post_format_audio_id":0,"loftocean_post_format_audio":"","loftocean-like-count":0,"cozystay_single_post_hide_site_header":"","cozystay_single_post_site_header_source":"","cozystay_single_post_custom_site_header":"0","cozystay_single_post_custom_sticky_site_header":"0","cozystay_single_post_hide_page_title":"","cozystay_single_post_site_footer_hide_main":"","cozystay_single_custom_site_footer_main_source":"","cozystay_single_custom_site_footer_main":"0","cozystay_single_post_site_footer_hide_above":"","cozystay_single_custom_site_footer_above_source":"","cozystay_single_custom_site_footer_above":"0","cozystay_single_post_site_footer_hide_instagram":"","cozystay_single_post_site_footer_hide_bottom":"","cozystay_single_custom_mobile_menu_source":"","cozystay_single_custom_mobile_menu":"0","cozystay_single_custom_mobile_menu_animation":"","cozystay_single_custom_mobile_menu_width":"","cozystay_single_custom_mobile_menu_custom_width":375,"cozystay_single_post_template":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[66],"tags":[62,59,61,64,56,57,65,58,63,60],"class_list":["post-4658","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-turtle","tag-eco-lodges-costa-rica","tag-hotel-luna-azul","tag-olive-ridley-turtles","tag-ostional-beach-turtles","tag-ostional-conservation-program","tag-sea-turtle-nesting-costa-rica","tag-sustainable-travel-costa-rica","tag-turtle-season-costa-rica","tag-turtle-tours-costa-rica","tag-wildlife-tourism-costa-rica"],"yoast_head":"\n
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