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My family went on a mangrove boat tour and eco farm visit today and it was great! Ariel was our guide and he was very personable and knowledgeable. He explained a lot about Costa Rica, the mangroves, and the animal and plant life. We saw lots of wildlife including monkeys, basilisks, birds of all sorts, fish, crabs, snakes, and sloths. It was very hot and humid, so it would be a good idea to bring water (not provided until after the boat trip), a hat, sunscreen and bug spray, and a fan. After the boat tour we were offered a “tipico” lunch or fruits for a snack. We also visited the eco farm and learned more about the animals (chickens, a donkey, and water buffalo). It was a beautiful property and a great tour!

Excellent tour. Our guide Alan was very knowledgeable, fun and keen for us to get the best experience. We saw a lot of animals including, crocodiles, spiders, snakes, iguanas, bats and much more.

Our guide was Amazing, we saw so much wildlife, highly recommend!!

What a fantastic afternoon! Our guide Allan was knowledgeable, warm, enthusiastic and keen to find as much wildlife for us as possible. We saw bats, birds, Capuchin monkeys up close and personal! And a Boa Constrictor too! We were given lots of fascinating information and we can thoroughly recommend this tour. The location is beautiful and it is based on an organic Palm Pil plantation.

I learned so much on this boat tour. The guide, Andres, was very knowledgeable about the different species and biodiversity of the Mangrove forest. Not only was it amazing to see so many different species (birds, monkeys, cayman, turtles), I left knowing so much more about how the entire natural environment (trees, river, etc.) interacted as a whole with the animals. Fascinating and enriching experience.

Our mangrove tour in Costa Rica was an incredible experience, full of wildlife and natural beauty from start to finish. We saw a wide variety of animals throughout the mangroves, and the guides did an excellent job pointing out wildlife and explaining the ecosystem in an engaging and informative way. The tour also included a visit to an eco farm, which was a wonderful addition. It was fascinating to learn about sustainable farming practices and how the local environment is protected and preserved. Everything felt very authentic and well organized. Overall, this was a peaceful, educational, and memorable experience that we would highly recommend to anyone wanting to explore Costa Rica’s unique ecosystems.

Our tour guide Memo was very knowledgeable and had interesting things to say . We do feel like the tour needs to bring light the fact that Palm Oil is bad for the Costa Rican ecosystem

This is a great tour. Relaxing, informative, and the scenery is stunning. Swimsuits are not needed, and it’s an easy, comfortable boat ride for all ages. The experience was well paced. We started with about 30 minutes touring the farm beforehand, which was absolutely beautiful. It’s covered in bright flowers and incredibly well kept. We were there during the dry season and it was still lush, gorgeous, and spa-like. After that, we spent roughly 2.5 hours on the boat exploring the mangroves, followed by a delicious snack at the end. We went in the morning, and the temperature was perfect. I think an afternoon tour might be too hot. There were a few bugs, but honestly far fewer than we’re used to back home in Louisiana. I was not wearing bug spray and did fine. The boat has an optional canopy. They typically leave it open to make wildlife spotting easier, but if you prefer more shade, they can put it up partially or fully. Our tour guide, Memo, was the highlight. He was incredibly knowledgeable and excellent at spotting animals, but what impressed me most was how genuinely passionate he is about the mangrove ecosystem and its preservation. He was legitimately giddy at times during the tour — and that kind of enthusiasm can’t be faked. What really stood out was how engaged he was with everyone in our group, especially the kids. He paid attention to what people were interested in and tailored the experience on the fly. For example, one of the kids loves lizards, so Memo made sure to point out every “Jesus Christ” lizard we passed. Another guest was really into birds, and Memo happily spent extra time helping us spot different species. He was very easy to understand and made the entire tour fun and interactive for all ages. Another thing we appreciated is that wildlife sightings are completely natural. It did take a little while to find the monkeys (nature is going to nature!), but Memo was patient and persistent. He does not feed the monkeys (which we respected) so they don’t automatically swarm the boats. The tour even ran a bit long because he kept working to help us find them, and we ultimately did. We really appreciated his commitment to ethical wildlife practices. Wildlife overall was fantastic. We saw monkeys, a sloth, lots of “Jesus Christ” lizards, many beautiful birds, and other creatures throughout the mangroves. Also noteworthy was the meal after the tour. We had the option of traditional beans, rice, and eggs or fresh fruit. We had one of each and everything was fresh and delicious. We were there with children ranging from ages 3 to 13, and it was very family friendly. I recommend bringing plenty of water and a little snack for the kids in case they start getting antsy before the end of the tour. Highly recommend — especially if you’re looking for a relaxing, educational nature tour for all ages.

Incredible experience. Memo was the best, he made our time very memorable. It’s so clear how passionate he is about his job and exudes the most positive energy. He knows his stuff and is also very funny which is a plus!

We loved the experience the guide Memo It was amazing and we had a great time we loved the monkeys the explanations and the whole experience would recommend it without a doubt.