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
Playa grande Turtle Sighting/nesting
Take a guided walk through a biological reserve and witness the unforgettable experience of sea turtles nesting in the wild.
Duration: 3 hours
Attractions: Cabo Velas,
Playa Grande
tamarindo Estuary boat tours
Explore the Tamarindo Estuary by boat and discover mangroves, tropical birds, crocodiles, and other wildlife. A relaxing nature experience for small groups of up to 8 guests.
Duration: 2 hours
Includes private tour, water, fruits, and access to the National Park.
Children under 3 do not pay.
Minimum 2 people. Reservations must be made with a minimum of 12 hour anticipation.
TAmarindo Mangrove kayak tour
Paddle through the Tamarindo estuary and discover birds, crocodiles, iguanas, and other wildlife in the heart of Las Baulas National Marine Park.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Attractions:
Las Baulas National Marine Park.
Includes the use of the Kayak, bottle of water, and English/Spanish tour guide.
All our tours are $52 per person.
Cancellation policy: Full refund if done 24 hours prior to the tour.
Contact us for availability and reservations
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
"An amazing sunrise kayak tour through the mangroves! We saw rays, caiman, iguanas, birds, and incredible wildlife. Pablo was a fantastic guide and made this a truly unforgettable experience. Pura Vida!"
--Andrea, July 2026
“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
