Guayabo Island Biological Reserve Explained

Guayabo Island Biological Reserve
Alt Name:Spanish; Castilian: Reserva Biológica Isla Guayabo
Iucn Category:Ia
Map:Costa Rica
Relief:yes
Location:Costa Rica
Coordinates:9.9119°N -84.8787°W
Area:0.06km2
Established:21 March 1973
Governing Body:National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC)
Governing Body Id:B03 -->

Guayabo Island Biological Reserve (Spanish; Castilian: Reserva Biológica Isla Guayabo), is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Tempisque Conservation Area, it was created in 1973 by executive decree 2858-A DEL.[1] [2]

It is the location for many nesting sites for brown pelicans as well as various other species of birds.

Nearby are the Negritos Islands Biological Reserve in the same Tempisque Conservation Area, and Pájaros Island Biological Reserve managed under Central Pacific Conservation Area.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Reserva Biológica Isla Guayabo Map . SINAC . 6 May 2020.
  2. Web site: Reserva Biológica Isla Guayabo . Protected Planet . 6 May 2020.