CALERO AND BRAVA ISLANDS
These islands are known as continental or fluvial islands, which, unlike other isolated marine territories; they are mainly surrounded by fresh water that is fed by the rivers that demarcates its flat and alluvial surface. Calero is the largest island of this type in Costa Rica and measures 97 sq. miles. Brava is the second largest that measures 27 sq. miles. Both are located next to each other in the far northern part of the Caribbean coast and both belong to the Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge.
PLAYA BARRA DEL COLORADO
The northern Caribbean coastline is large and open, which makes for strong waves and dangerous marine currents for swimming, but its main attractions are the canals that run parallel to the beach and offers natural landscapes and an abundance of animal species that can be observed along the way. The Barra del Colorado Beach is demarcated in the north by the mouth of the Colorado River, and in the south by an estuary, which is good for hiking, flora and fauna observation, fishing, and watching the ocean. You can take boat trips through the interesting and scenic canals and lagoons. Colorado is a peaceful town of fisherman and farmers, and is split in the middle by a landing strip.
TORTUGERO CANALS - COLORADO