Our trips · 01
Glide through the narrow channels of the Tamarindo estuary inside Las Baulas National Marine Park. Spot crocodiles, howler monkeys, iguanas, and dozens of bird species in one of Costa Rica’s most important wetlands.
About this trip
The Tamarindo estuary is a Ramsar-protected wetland inside Las Baulas National Marine Park — one of the most biodiverse mangroves on the entire Pacific coast of the Americas. Five species of mangrove crowd the riverbanks, their roots making a maze of narrow channels that hide one of the densest concentrations of birdlife in Costa Rica.
On this trip, we slip into those channels in a quiet, shaded boat. The captain knows where the crocodiles haul out, where the howler monkeys spend their mornings, and where the boat-billed herons hide. Going early or late in the day means cooler temperatures, better light, and the most active wildlife.
This is a private tour — just you, your group, and the captain. No fixed schedule, no other guests, no rushing past anything you want to stop and watch.
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What to expect
We meet you on the sand near the estuary mouth. Bring your hat, sunscreen, and camera — everything else is on the boat.
Short ride across the estuary mouth into the calm channels of the protected mangrove wetland.
Slow drifts through the narrow channels. Crocodiles on the banks, monkeys overhead, and dozens of bird species in the canopy.
We push deeper where the bigger boats can’t go. This is where the most rewarding sightings happen.
Return to the launch point. Pay in cash, SINPE, or transfer — whatever’s easiest.
What’s included
What to bring
Wildlife: Most common sightings: American crocodile, howler monkey, white-faced capuchin, green iguana, boat-billed heron, roseate spoonbill, anhinga, and dozens of smaller birds.
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