by admin | Nov 7, 2019 | frogs, Internships, RPT Research
A research about the plant use of the red-eyed tree frog (agalychnis callidryas) during the mating season is being conducted by the Applied Biology student from HAS University (Netherlands), Lars Vane. During the 20 weeks that the study will last, the...
by admin | Sep 30, 2019 | birds, education, macaws, RPT Research
What is the trigger for macaws to visit Ojochal and the surroundings of the reserve? That is the main question for the research that the student Marnix van Schaik from HAS University (Netherlands) carried on during his 5 months internship this year at Reserva Playa...
by admin | Sep 16, 2019 | Community, Outreach, Volunteering
This Saturday, September 21, we invite you to join thousands of people around the world for the International Coastal Cleaup event, in order to reduce and recognize the waste on our beaches. This activity will take place in the northern part of Tortuga Beach, from...
by admin | Aug 21, 2019 | butterflies, Community, education, Outreach
From the first Saturday of September, the Reserva Playa Tortuga Butterfly Garden will have a monthly guided tour open to the public. The visit lasts approximately 90 minutes, and will be guided by Melissa Jiménez or Graciela Pulido. Different species of butterflies...
by admin | Aug 14, 2019 | Community, Outreach
Este sábado 17 de agosto, ven a celebrar junto a los niños y vecinos de Ojochal la Iza de la Bandera de la Comunidad y Bandera Azul de la ASADA. Trae pancartas, máscaras, disfraces de reciclaje o lo que desees para unirte al pasacalles y celebrar estos logros de la...
Reserva Playa Tortuga is a non-profit biological research and education center formed in 2009 by community members (“citizen scientists”) and Costa Rican scientists. read more