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. There is no road to Parismina, it is accessible only by boat or plane. Parismina is about half way between Tortuguero and Limon on the Tortuguero canals. The map coordinates for the village are 10 degrees 18 minutes 23 seconds North, 83 degrees, 21 minutes, 12 seconds West.

Eco-tourism and sport fishing are the foundation of the village economy.

[edit] Sea Turtles

Four different species of sea turtles nest on the beaches at Parismina. Several of these, particularly the leatherback sea turtle, are hovering on the brink of extinction. A large number of leatherback and green sea turtles nest in the black sand dunes of the beaches near Parismina; Hawksbill turtles are occasionally found and Loggerheads 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. The village of Parismina is a fishing village where the lives of the people are tied to the sea and people have a great respect for it.