Quepos & Manuel Antonio

15 Best Damas Island Mangrove Tours

Once you’ve done the national park, the Damas estuary is my next stop, and this list collects its boat and kayak tours. Capuchins, boas and silky anteaters live in these channels, and decent guides keep the boat back instead of calling monkeys in for photos. Tides set departure times, so expect a different hour each day.

1.Mangrove Boat Tour Damas Island

Step into a world of wonder on the mesmerizing Mangrove Boat Tour of Damas Island, where the secrets of Costa Rica's rich biodiversity await, but does it live up to the hype?

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Relaxing boat ride. Guide had a good eye for wildlife and was knowledgeable about terrain. Kevin was the tour guide and he was excellent.”

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2.Night Mangrove Boat Tour

Navigate through the mysterious night mangroves and uncover the hidden wonders waiting to be discovered under the cover of darkness.

★ 4.5

“Nice relaxing boat ride, lots of great information and animal sightings. Both the guide and driver went above and beyond to find us night critters”

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3.Half-Day Mangroves Tour by Kayak With a Naturalist Guide – Quepos

Discover the mesmerizing wonders of Quepos' mangroves on a captivating kayak tour, led by a knowledgeable guide - a must for nature enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable adventure.

★ 4.5

“Stephanie was great - such a kind and knowledgeable guide. It was a fun tour, and at times even challenging which I enjoyed. We learned a lot about the mangroves and even saw a silky anteater.”

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4.Damas Island Half-Day Kayak Tour by Nacarcosta – Quepos

Embark on the Damas Island Half-Day Kayak Tour by Nacarcosta 2024 in Quepos, where you'll uncover hidden wonders and encounter rare creatures, but what lies ahead will leave you breathless.

★ 5.0

“Great tour to see some very interesting landscape of Costa Rica. Our guide- Memo was very knowledgeable, a great sense of humor & entertaining.”

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6.Damas Mangrove Boat Tour

Journey into the mysterious mangrove waters of Costa Rica's Damas Mangrove Boat Tour and uncover the hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.

★ 5.0

“Jean Pierre and his captain were great. So much information, and they both had a good eye for spotting animals. We saw a few crocodiles, monkeys, many birds, iguanas, and more. A nice time out on the river.”

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7.Damas Island Mangrove Kayaking Tour From Manuel Antonio

Lose yourself in the labyrinthine waterways of Damas Island on a Mangrove Kayaking Tour from Manuel Antonio, where wonders await around every bend.

★ 4.5

“We were on a cruise and booked this tour independently of the ship. We were able to get picked up at the dock and they were very accommodating. The tour had only 6 people and two very informative local guides who spoke English well and…”

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8.Damas Island Mangrove Boat Tour From Manuel Antonio

Fascinating encounters with exotic wildlife await on the Damas Island Mangrove Boat Tour from Manuel Antonio - an adventure full of mysteries and surprises.

★ 5.0

“Maria was our guide. She was knowledgeble and professional. The tour includes lunch that was served family style and was typical Costa Rican. We saw a bunch of Cappacino monkeys close up. In fact, they got on top of the boat's roof. We saw lots…”

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9.Damas Island Mangrove Tour With Monkeys

Hear the call of the wild as you embark on a Damas Island Mangrove Tour with monkeys, where nature's secrets await to be revealed...

★ 4.5

“We had an amazing time with our tour guide Nicho! We saw the cappuchin monkey troops up close, lizards, iguanas, two different boas sleeping on trees, bats, exotic birds whose names cannot remember, many different species of heliconias. Nicho was very knowledgable and shared interesting…”

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10.Mangrove Damas Island Kayak Tours

Fulfill your sense of adventure with Iguana Tours' Kayak Tours in Damas Island's mangroves, where mysteries and wonders await around every bend...

★ 5.0

“Kayaking in the mangroves is a peaceful experience to learn about the wildlife from our guide Mega. I was hoping for an early morning paddle but it is dependent upon the tides. Our tour began midday just before the afternoon rains. Mega is some history…”

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11.Damas Island Kayaking Mangrove Tour From Manuel Antonio

Journey into the unknown on the Damas Island Kayaking Mangrove Tour from Manuel Antonio...where untold secrets await beneath the surface.

★ 5.0

“Franklin was friendly, helpful, and knew a lot about the wildlife of the mangroves. We saw many crabs, water birds, snakes, and learned about the ecosystem of the mangroves. The tour was small which made the experience tailored to our family. We saw other groups…”

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12.Kayak Mangrove Tour in Manuel Antonio

Lose yourself in the labyrinthine wonders of the mangrove forests on the Kayak Mangrove Tour - an experience that promises unparalleled encounters with nature's hidden treasures.

★ 4.5

“We booked a two person kayak tour with Michael and was very happy with our experience. Michael was knowledgeable about the river's wildlife and has a sharp eye finding them to point them out to us. We saw many different species of birds, two snakes,…”

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14.3-Hour Damas Mangrove Kayak Tour

Get ready to glide through a labyrinth of emerald secrets on the 3-Hour Damas Mangrove Kayak Tour in Quepos, Costa Rica, where untamed beauty awaits...

★ 5.0

“The tour was great and the guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. We say a troop of monkeys right at the start of our tour--there were baby monkeys too!”

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15.Small-Group Mangrove Hike (Feb )

Get ready to unravel the mysteries of Costa Rica's mangroves in February 2024, where secrets and wonders await at every twist and turn.

★ 4.5

“It is the best experience that and had in life because of the great availability of the facilities of the whole place, the tour was really nice and entertaining for those who want to have a good adventure experience.”

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