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fringed boulevard is lined with cars and the beach crowded with Tico families. At other
times, it's practically deserted.
The little town is on a hillside above the beach and attracts a trickle of sunbathers and
surfers working their way down the coast, as well as schools of American sportfishers
chasing billfish.
Sights & Activities
La Selva
WILDLIFE RESERVE
( 2656-2236; adult/child US$15/10; 8am-7pm)
Up the hill and about 200m east of the beach, La Selva is a small but well-maintained
wildlife refuge, with monkeys, iguanas, alligators, coatimundis and other critters. You can
use your ticket twice: come in the morning before the heat of the day, then return around
sunset when the nocturnal creatures wake up. This is a private venture, so the price of ad-
mission pays to protect and rehabilitate these animals. Warning: wear open-toed shoes at
your own risk (fire ants).
Blue Barrel Surf School
SURFING, KAYAKING
( 2656-0086;
www.bluebarrelsurfschool.com
; surf lesson per hour US$40-50, kayaking US$35-50)
Family-run and family-oriented, Blue Barrel offers special packages catering to kids, teen-
agers and families. Carrillo's surf is small compared to other Nicoya beaches, making it a
great place to learn. Combine your family surf vacation with kayaking, turtle tours or
Spanish lessons.
Kingfisher Sportfishing
FISHING
( 2656-0091;
www.costaricabillfishing.com
;
excursions from US$800)
A well-known local outfit, offering packages including lodging.
Tours
Carrillo Tours
TOUR
(
2656-0543;
www.carrillotours.com
;
8am-7pm)
