Discover Terraba-Sierpe National Wetlands
Terraba Sierpe National Wetland was created in 1991, and can be found in the districts of Sierpe, Puerto Cortez and Palmar.
The Humedal Nacional Térraba-Sierpe is one of the best preserved mangrove forest found in Costa Rica and the largest in the Pacific coast of Central America. With about 32.000 hectares, it is one of the 12 Ramsar Sites found in the country, thus considered a unique habitat that maintains and supports several endangered resident, endemic and migratory bird species. This is the biggest wetland found in Costa Rica one of the most thriving ecosystems in the entire Osa Peninsula. Sierpe River plays an integral part of this ecosystem.
Sierpe River
The expansive Sierpe River system is the central life force for many people living around the area. Boasting an incredible diversity of wildlife, it provides an abundant supply of fish within the diverse mangrove ecosystems. Different species of shellfish are commonly harvested here and have been for hundreds of years. The winding river channels act as water highways to neighboring communities.
Mangrove Wildlife
The Sierpe River and connecting Mangrove forests are one of the most rich ecosystems found in the entire Osa Peninsula. It is a complex of environments with tidal channels, shallows, lagoons, swam
The flora and fauna here are one of the richest found all over Costa Rica with about 31 species of mammals registered, 163 species of birds, and is home of the Costa Rican endemic Mangrove Hummingbird strictly associated with the mangrove flowers. Also, the area has many more regional endemic birds such as Golden-naped Woodpecker, Yellow-billed and Turquoise Cotinga, Fiery-billed Aracari or occasionally seen, the rare Agamy Heron. There are 366 species of plants, of which 4 are endemic to the area.
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