Cabo Blanco

The Cabo Blanco Absolute Nature Reserve is one of the most beautiful parts of Costa Rica. Along with having a unique history and a key presence in Costa Rica’s eco tourist identity, this protected sanctuary is home to an abundance of sea birds, pelicans, gulls and ospreys, making it a piece of heaven for bird watchers and nature enthusiasts. Take in the beauty of the soaring flocks overhead, let the beauty of the island enchant you and enjoy a natural paradise unlike anything you could ever imagine.
  

The Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve was the first protected area in Costa Rica, and was declared a protected reserve in 1963. The area which is now home to a huge number of wildlife species, was one of the few regions to survive the cultivation trend in the 1950s. The Costa Rican government enlisted the help of the locals to develop the land of the Nicoya Peninsula, and would be rewarded with ownership of the land that they had cleared.

A couple by the name of Nicolas Wessberg and Karen Mogensen had travelled from Europe to purchase a piece of land near Montezuma, and continued to visit Cabo Blanco to collect seeds to cultivate their orchards back at the farm. When Nicolas and Karen visited a small piece of uncultivated forest, they fell in love with the diverse variety of wildlife and plant species. They soon decided to preserve the area and along with the help of conservation aids, they purchased 1,250 hectares of land and awarded the area the name Cabo Blanco Absolute Nature Reserve. This was also the first step taken by Costa Rican officials to develop the country’s vast number of eco tourist opportunities. The Cabo Blanco Reserve may have been the first in the region but it is now one of many awe inspiring reserves and sanctuaries, including two spectacular conservation reserves named after the founders of eco-tourism in Costa Rica – Nicolas Wessberg and Karen Mogensen.

The founding reserve of eco tourism boasts an incredible reputation when it comes to wildlife abundance. This tropical forest is home to over 150 identified tree species. The reserve is an idyllic home to a number of wildlife species. Coyotes, capuchin monkeys, white tailed deer, pacas, armadillos and porcupines all call the reserve home, along with a number of wild cats and a variety of other species.While the land of the reserve is incredibly intriguing, there is still a lot to be said for what the seas and skies hold. As mentioned above, the reserve is famous for the huge array of bird species which grace the skies overhead. With gulls, pelicans, magpies and a variety of parrots and parakeets soaring overhead, visitors will find themselves entranced by the magnitude of beauty which awaits in Costa Rica. The ocean also belongs to the protected area and boasts a number of colourful fish species, lobsters, giant conch and oysters.

Hiking trails, tours and outdoor excursions provide tourists with the perfect opportunity to take in everything Cabo Blanco has to offer, while enjoying the sights, sounds and scents of the wild that few people get to experience. So what are you waiting for? Explore, discover and fall in love with Cabo Blanco today!

The region surrounding the Cabo Blanco Absolute Nature Reserve showcases a unique natural beauty, which leaves most visitors feeling exhilarated by the wonder of their surroundings. As this is a growing tourist attraction the eco-tourism industry in Costa Rica has become known for their warm hospitality and comfortable take on accommodation, which prides itself on being eco-friendly. Choose from a range of hotels or self-catering lodges while enjoying a once in a lifetime experience in the midst of a natural environment unlike any other.