Uvita is a the place for the Great Whale Watch!
This weekend on the Costa Ballena (Whale Coast), the community is organizing the “Whale and Dolphin Festival”, with activities for each and all. The Ballena Marina National Park Organization and the Environmental Ministry (MINEAT) has gone to all lengths to make this a successful event.
All weekend, there will be Whale Watching tours, a photography exhibition, and a general exhibition stand on Punta Uvita beach by the Whale´s Tail, a sandbar that forms the shape of a Whales Tail at the beginning of the Marina Ballena Park.
On Friday, Sept. 4, there is an Environmental Parade, a workshop for Children, a Public Workshop with 20 minute lectures, and an environmental film and forum discussion.
On Sat., the additional events include a Sand Sculpture Contest, Face Painting, a Storyteller group, Art contest and a cultural night at the Community Center and Craftswomen Center.
Sunday will conclude with Traditional games and more Whale watching tours.
The community involvement is incredible. When people move here they may chose to become part of a greater cause, saving the environment! With these types of events, everyone who wishs to may contribute. From my own home, I have seen the hump back whales leaping from the ocean with their babies. To think that their future is being endangered is frightening. This is a chance to do something positive and fun to help.
Contact me for more on this great weekend event. Annie 1 888 581 1786
April 3rd, 2010 at 12:02 am
Hi,
I wish I could be there now. I would love to watch whales swimming in the ocean.
I was in Costa Rica and Nicaragua in February and I liked the nature, beaches, forests, towns, and people in those countries.
It was an interesting travel experience for me.
April 15th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Hi!
You should come down in Sept. for the next Whale Festival. Although, there is usually some type of whale here all but 2 months a year.
Also, we have received a grant to start building a Research Center for the Turtle and Marine life project. It is fun place to volunteer. Keep in touch!!!!!!!