Golfo Dulce Whale Heritage Area

Human-cetacean conflict solutions

National regulation guidelines and strategies for whale and dolphin watching have been developed to ensure responsible interactions.

The National Institute of...

Conservation success

There has been significant interest in developing Marine Protected Areas and other designations in Golfo Dulce and the surrounding area for the benefit of...

Education and research

Throughout the year, education programmes, cetacean research and citizen science are carried out in the Golfo Dulce communities.

Free events are offered at the...

Cultural heritage (new/ modern)

In September 2023, the first annual Whale Festival was held to celebrate cetaceans at Golfito. The events include live music by Costa Rican artists, food, and...

Sustainability

Stakeholders and organisations coordinate regular clean-up events, removing debris on beaches, mangroves, and at sea to help care for the environment in and...