Explore Tamarindo’s Wild Side
Mangrove Kayak Tours
Venture into Tamarindo’s hidden mangroves, where calm waters wind through lush forests alive with monkeys, crocodiles, and vibrant birdlife. Guided by a local expert, you’ll uncover the secrets of this vital ecosystem on a quiet, immersive journey. Perfect for nature lovers and curious explorers, this tour offers a rare, peaceful glimpse into one of Costa Rica’s most magical habitats. The Tamarindo estuary is a long and vast river mouth with a mangrove forest. It is located between Tamarindo and Playa Grande. The labyrinth of meanders, creeks, and lagoons is vast and rarely explored.
Tour Options
Turtle Nesting/Sighting
Playa Grande
Travelers will be able to observe the natural process of sea turtle nesting. We will take a walk through a biological reserve for at least 10 minutes, where you'll encounter pristine ecosystems, flora and fauna, and spectacular sunsets, all while waiting for the turtles to find the perfect spot and time for their viewing.
Duration: 3 hours.
Atracttions: Cabo Velas
Cost: $52 per person.
Cancellation policy: Full refund if cancellation is done up to 24 hours prior to the tour.
Tamarindo Mangrove Forest National Park Kayaking
You can paddle through the calm waters of the estuary between Playa Tamarindo and Playa Grande. On sunny days, you can observe a wide variety of bird species, crocodiles, iguanas, and other animals while enjoying the heart of Las Baulas National Marine Park. It is a perfect trip for nature lovers.
What's included:
Use of the Kayak.
Bottle water.
English-Spanish tour guide.
Duration: 2.5 hours.
Atracttions: Las Baulas National Marine Park.
Cost: $52 per person.
Cancellation policy: Full refund if cancellation is done up to 24 hours prior to the tour.
Meeting locations:
- Guanacaste Province - Tamarindo
- Guanacaste Province - Playa Grande
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Guanacaste Province - CO-market, 400 meters East from Las Ventanas, Playa Grande
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Reviews
“The tour was great! Very well organized. We saw several turtles and even got to watch one laying eggs. We recommend it to everyone — we’d do it again anytime!”
--Vanessa & Dominik, January 2026
“Pablo communicated clearly, met us on time, and was a friendly, knowledgeable guide with well‑kept kayaks. We saw plenty of wildlife and had a great mangrove trip—highly recommend him.”
--Dana S, December 2025
“Great turtle‑watching trip with José Pablo at Playa Real—three green turtles came ashore before returning due to the crowds. The next morning’s mangrove kayak tour was wonderful, with birds, crocs, and beautiful nature—truly worthwhile.”
--Harry, December 2025
Pablo was a very friendly, knowledgeable guide. Also incredibly committed to wildlife conservation. Would recommend anytime. Pura vida!
--Bernard H, December 2025
“Amazing experience with Pablo—an intimate turtle‑watching night where we saw around 10 turtles, followed by a stunning mangrove kayak tour full of wildlife like herons, monkeys, and even a crocodile. Both tours felt personal, relaxed, and far better than the big groups. Highly recommended—muchas gracias, Pablo!”
--Ben & Africa, January 2026
We had a great time kayaking. Pablo knows his birds and it was a great afternoon. Would recommend.
--Tyler, August 2025
The tour was great and Pablo is awesome! We had a good time seeing crocodiles, birds, monkeys, and a bunch of other wild life. Highly recommend!!
--Drew P, August 2025
We loved our time with Pablo! We saw some cool crocodiles and a monkey! Pablo was super helpful and was always spotting out cool birds and stuff. Would recommend!
--Abe, August 2025
