Guacalillo Mangrove

Sailing in mangroves watching crocodiles, birds, mammals, mangroves is the experience you will have here!

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The Guacalillo Boat Tour"; in a unique destination in Costa Rica just two hours from San Jose or one hour from the Jaco area.
Located on the Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, the Guacalillo Estuary and the Tárcoles River offer the opportunity to observe one of the largest crocodile colonies in the world.

The Mangrove Forest with the richest biodiversity of the entire coast and also, the conservation area of the Scarlet Macaw, one of the most important in the whole country.

Thanks to its brilliant colors-bright orange-red plumage with hints of blue and yellow, its long tail and pointed wings, it is easy to recognize the scarlet macaw as it flies over the boat or screams from the canopy of the mangroves along the estuary.

The boat travels along the mangrove swamp, with an impressive ecosystem composed of four species of mangroves, which represent an important nesting area for mating and shelter for mammals and reptiles.

At the end of this magnificent naturalist trip, we offer a delicious snack in our facilities, which consists of fresh tropical fruits, juices, water and beer. Lunch service is available upon request.

Day 1


07:30

Departure from San José
San José, San José Province, Costa Rica

Estero de Guacalillo/ Tarcóles River
Costa Rica

15:00

Return to San José
San José, San José Province, Costa Rica

What this tour includes


Transportation from San José

Refreshments: Water, juices, beer and tropical fruits

2 hours by boat

Guide

Transportation from San José

Places you will explore


07:30
San José Province, San José, Costa Rica
Departure from San José

Rio Tarcoles, Costa Rica
Estero de Guacalillo/ Tarcóles River
15:00
San José Province, San José, Costa Rica
Return to San José

Travel Packing Checklist


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Refillable water bottle

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Hiking footwear

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Camera

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Sun cream

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Small backpack

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Comfortable and light clothing

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Hat or cap