The Ara Project, Punta Islita

Name: The Ara Project
Address: Punta Islita, Costa Rica

#1 among attractions in Punta Islita

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The Ara Project was an NGO and former zoo run by a retired United States expatriate couple which existed in from the 1980s to 2008 as a private zoo under the name Amigos de las Aves, and was re-branded from 2009 to 2018 as "The Ara Project", with the goal to conserve the two native macaw species of Costa Rica: the great green macaw, known locally as lapa verde, and the scarlet macaw, known locally as lapa roja. It has since re-branded again. ()

Coordinates: 9°51'43"N, 85°24'13"W

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Punta Islita Costa Rica

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The Ara Project – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Playa Carrillo, Camaronal Wildlife Refuge.

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Village
Playa Carrillo
131 min walk • Playa Carrillo, located in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica, is a true hidden gem for travelers seeking a more laid-back and authentic beach experience. This idyllic village is known for its pristine white sand beach, clear turquoise waters, and lush tropical...
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National park
Camaronal Wildlife Refuge
36 min walk • The Camaronal Wildlife Refuge is a Wildlife refuge of Costa Rica, part of the Tempisque Conservation Area, on the Pacific Coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. The refuge was created for the protection of sea turtles nesting sites for leatherback, olive ridley and hawksbill turtles.