San Lucas Island National Park tour.
Description
Explore the hidden history and natural beauty of San Lucas Island National Park on an unforgettable tour in one day. We begin with the search for dolphins in their natural habitat—a magical opportunity to connect with marine life in the Gulf of Nicoya. Then, we sail to the mystical San Lucas Island, where you will take an exclusive guided tour of the corners of its former penitentiary. We’ll tell you the true, mysterious and sometimes jarring stories surrounding this site, declared a National Park for its historical and cultural value. After the tour, you will relax on one of the most beautiful and tranquil beaches on the island, surrounded by nature and crystal clear waters, perfect for swimming, sunbathing or just enjoying the scenery. This tour is much more than an excursion: it is an enriching experience that connects the past with the natural beauty of Costa Rica. Ideal for those looking for something authentic, different and deeply memorable.
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Itinerary
Before arriving at San Lucas Island National Park, we will detour to try to watch dolphins in the Gulf of Nicoya, being nearby, if the tide is low, it will be possible to see part of a large sunken boat called "Fella" this is home to a lot of life in the, so much that it is considered a breeding ground for several species of molluscs, fish and even for dolphins.
Upon arrival at Isla San Lucas National Park, a park ranger will meet them and take them to the awning where they give some directions and take list, carry ID or passport either in photo on their mobile or physically to be allowed entry to the National Park. Next, a certified guide will take you around the corners of each cell in what was once the most famous prison in Costa Rican history, where the writer José León Sanchez was and began writing his most famous novel "The Island of Men Alone". At the end of the prison tour, to relax the body after the tour, you will have a relaxing time on one of the beautiful beaches of San Lucas Island, in which you can bathe in emerald waters, enjoy tropical fruits, or just let yourself go by nature.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with severe leg and knee injuries, operations or pain
Reviews(7)
Excellent tour. We did it as part of an educational tour. All punctual, the boats in perfect condition, very informed guides. A very enriching experience to learn more about Costa Rican history. If you've ever read The Island of Lonely Men, this walk will fascinate you.
Gracias por la confianza, muy lindo el grupo de estudiantes y profesores, gracias por sus palabras nos llena de esperanza y nos motiva a seguir trabajando..!
Great and fast communication, nice crew, well maintained boat, guide had a very good knowledge of what he brought across interestingly
Wir freuen uns, dass Ihnen der Service unseres Teams gefallen hat. Vielen Dank für Ihren Besuch.
We had a wonderful day exploring the islands. Our guide was amazing, very knowledgeable, friendly and personable. Definitely recommend.
We did a tour to Isla San Lucas super recommended, the guide Rachel super good knew everything! He answered all our doubts and was very pure life as was the captain. They served us super well, the food and snacks very rich, and the beautiful beach 🫶🏼
Hola Diana, que bien que nos visitaron y les gusto el tour, esperamos que no sea la primera ni ultima vez, esperamos volver a verlos por acá, de parte de Raque y mi persona, muchas gracias.
A great tour, our guide, Olger, gave us a great tour, with many interesting details and stories. The tour around the island and the beach also amazing, with lots of information about birds, animals and rock formations in the area. In the future we will do more tours with Coco's tours.
Thank you Paola, it was a pleasure meeting you and we hope to see you again. We're glad you enjoyed the trip. From our team, thank you so much!
Adventure with a capital A! We had a great time and it was a phenomenal experience. The children were delighted and ecstatic. Super recommended!!!!!!
Hi, we're so glad you enjoyed your trip! Thank you from our team. Pura vida! Ciao, siamo così felici che il tuo viaggio ti sia piaciuto! Grazie da parte del nostro team. Vita pura!
All Excellent so we highly recommend it. Super Punctual, Polite, Serviceable, a Personalized Tour and very Nice and Prepared the Tourist Guide.
Hola , nos alegra mucho que disfrutaran del tour al Parque Nacional Isla San Lucas, un sitio con mucha historia y naturaleza, los esperamos para que juntos redescubramos nuevos destinos, saludos a don Cristian , de parte de nuestro equipo mil gracias..!
