Parismina
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Barra del Parismina is a village of about 600 people located on the Caribbean
coast of Costa Rica
, at the mouth of the Reventazón River
. Parismina is about half way between Tortuguero and Limon
on the Tortuguero canals. There is no road to Parismina; it is accessible only by boat or plane. The map coordinates for the village are 10 degrees 18 minutes 23 seconds North, 83 degrees, 21 minutes, 12 seconds West. Parismina is part of the Canton of Siquirres in the Limon Province.
Eco-tourism and sport fishing are the foundation of the village economy.
. A large number of leatherback and green sea turtle
s nest in the black sand dunes of the beaches near Parismina; Hawksbill turtle
s are occasionally found and Loggerhead
s have been reported, but are rarely seen.
Until recently, a lack of patrolling on the beaches of Parismina led to widespread poaching. Although poaching remains a problem, the people of Parismina have shown dedication to ending this problem on their beaches.
traditions and cuisine. A traditional Rastafarian influence is also an important part of the community, as is trolling for washed up shipments of cocaine. The nearest community (a boat ride away) is a big cattle ranching area with a 'vaquero' (cowboy) influence.
and Snook are located short boat rides away.
Caribbean
The Caribbean is a crescent-shaped group of islands more than 2,000 miles long separating the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, to the west and south, from the Atlantic Ocean, to the east and north...
coast of Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Costa Rica , officially the Republic of Costa Rica is a multilingual, multiethnic and multicultural country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east....
, at the mouth of the Reventazón River
Reventazón River
The Reventazón River or Rio Reventazón, is a river in Costa Rica which forms part of the Reventazón-Parismina drainage basin, it is 145 km long and flows into the Caribbean sea. It rises in Meseta Central and flows through the Orosí, Reventazón and Turrialba Valleys...
. Parismina is about half way between Tortuguero and Limon
Limon
Limon or Limón, Spanish for "lemon", may refer to:Places:* Limon, Colorado, a town in the United States* Limon, Nièvre, a commune in the Nièvre department of France* Limón, Honduras, a municipality in the department of Colón in Honduras...
on the Tortuguero canals. There is no road to Parismina; it is accessible only by boat or plane. The map coordinates for the village are 10 degrees 18 minutes 23 seconds North, 83 degrees, 21 minutes, 12 seconds West. Parismina is part of the Canton of Siquirres in the Limon Province.
Eco-tourism and sport fishing are the foundation of the village economy.
Sea turtles
Four different species of sea turtles nest on the beaches at Parismina. Several of these are hovering on the brink of extinction, particularly the leatherback sea turtleLeatherback Sea Turtle
The leatherback sea turtle is the largest of all living sea turtles and the fourth largest modern reptile behind three crocodilians. It is the only living species in the genus Dermochelys. It can easily be differentiated from other modern sea turtles by its lack of a bony shell. Instead, its...
. A large number of leatherback and green sea turtle
Green Sea Turtle
The Green sea turtle or green turtle is a large sea turtle of the family Cheloniidae. It is the only species in the genus Chelonia. Its range extends throughout tropical and subtropical seas around the world, with two distinct populations in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans...
s nest in the black sand dunes of the beaches near Parismina; Hawksbill turtle
Hawksbill turtle
The hawksbill sea turtle is a critically endangered sea turtle belonging to the family Cheloniidae. It is the only extant species in its genus. The species has a worldwide distribution, with Atlantic and Pacific subspecies. E. imbricata imbricata is the Atlantic subspecies, while E...
s are occasionally found and Loggerhead
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
The loggerhead sea turtle , or loggerhead, is an oceanic turtle distributed throughout the world. It is a marine reptile, belonging to the family Cheloniidae. The average loggerhead measures around long when fully grown, although larger specimens of up to have been discovered...
s have been reported, but are rarely seen.
Until recently, a lack of patrolling on the beaches of Parismina led to widespread poaching. Although poaching remains a problem, the people of Parismina have shown dedication to ending this problem on their beaches.
Tradition
The residents of Parismina have a unique culture which includes a local dialect and many CaribbeanCaribbean
The Caribbean is a crescent-shaped group of islands more than 2,000 miles long separating the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, to the west and south, from the Atlantic Ocean, to the east and north...
traditions and cuisine. A traditional Rastafarian influence is also an important part of the community, as is trolling for washed up shipments of cocaine. The nearest community (a boat ride away) is a big cattle ranching area with a 'vaquero' (cowboy) influence.
Accommodation
At least three whole guest houses/hotels are available in the town of Parismina. A number of high end fishing lodges specializing in TarponTarpon
Tarpons are large fish of the genus Megalops. There are two species of Megalops, one native to the Atlantic, and the other to the Indo-Pacific oceans.They are the only members of the family Megalopidae.- Species and habitats :...
and Snook are located short boat rides away.