La Barqueta Beach Wildlife Refuge

The La Barqueta Beach Wildlife Refuge

The La Barqueta Beach Wildlife Refuge also know as the Playa de la Barqueta Agricola Wildlife Refuge is just a short half hour drive from the capital city of David. The wildlife refuge is about 6000 hectares of mangroves, beaches and wetlands.

The La Barqueta Beach Wildlife Refuge protects important nesting sites for several species of sea turtles as well as several species of mammals, birds and reptiles.