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Playa Fantasia is pure and simple, a tropical paradise tucked away on a beach and Jaco’s Garden of Eden. Rich in tropical wildlife and replete with panoramic views, this secluded nature reserve is a paradise like no other.
Did you know that Playa Fantasia is located within the Ara Macaw National Wildlife Refuge?
Declaration of the Ara Macao National Wildlife Refuge
No. 32611
Important Biological Information
It is in the interest of the Costa Rican State to ensure that all ecosystems in the country are represented within the system of protected wild areas, particularly within those management categories that aim to protect, conserve and manage biodiversity.
The rocky system of the indicated coastal area is a natural coastal formation with geological, biological, ecological and landscape characteristics unique to Costa Rica, and should be protected given its susceptibility and biological importance. Preliminary studies identified several coral banks with a diversity of species of algae, mollusks and echinoderms; as well as important banks of at least 35 species of fish.
Preliminary inventories in the area have identified at least 159 plant species (98 tree species, 21 shrub species, 21 vine species, 3 palm species, 2 epiphyte species, and 14 herb species). Among the species found, Phyllocarpus riedelli stands out, a very rare species that had only been collected in the south of the country and represents a new record for the Central Pacific.
Other species in danger of extinction were also identified, such as Tachigali versicolor and garlic (Caryocar costarricense); as well as a germplasm bank of species of forestry interest. In addition, 20 species of reptiles and amphibians (7 frog species, 8 lizard species, and 5 snake species), 116 bird species, and 35 mammal species were identified.
Accessible only by sea, Playa Fantasia is surrounded by a steep, jungle-clad mountain backdrop, making it a truly secluded tropical sanctuary.
