Hawksbill products were identified at four sites, on both coasts (Jacó, Puntarenas, Limón and Tortuguero). A total of 72 locations were surveyed, including souvenir shops, markets and street vendors; 15 (20.8 percent) stores had hawksbill products for sale. Surveyors estimated a total of 949 items, with some stores selling just one or two small pieces, up to a maximum of 462 items in one store in Puntarenas.

TOP TURTLESHELL DESTINATIONS

• Puntarenas

• Limon

• Tortuguero

• Jaco

• Central San Jose

• Manuel Antonio National Park

• Paquera (Port)

• Paso Canoas

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