Junquillal Bay Wildlife Refuge
Located within the Guanacaste Province, Junquillal Bay Wildlife Refuge encompasses 1,100 land and 250 marine acres. Established in 1995, the primary purpose of the refuge is to protect the mangroves and dry forest along the coast. It is best known for the red and black mangroves.
Hiking and Wildlife
Visitors to Junquillal Bay Wildlife Refuge can camp on the beach, explore the mangrove swamps, or hike the trails throughout the dry forest. The hiking trails will present visitors with the opportunity to see several species of monkeys, iguanas and white tailed deer.
Park Hours
The refuge is open around the clock, but is open from 8 am - 4 pm for visitor information.
Weather and Packing List
The Northwest Pacific is one of the driest climates in Costa Rica. The beach areas have a fairly steady year round temperature with daytime highs averaging in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Night time lows are usually in the upper 70s. Precipitation varies through the year with the nicest weather between November and August.
Visitors should pack a bathing suit, towel, shorts, tee shirts, appropriate shoes, rain gear, sun block, and insect repellent.
Fun Fact: Junquillal Bay Wildlife Refuge is part of the Area de Conservacion Guanacaste World Heritage Site.
