Quepos: Kayak Tour in the Mangroves Near Manuel Antonio Park
Guided mangrove kayaking near Manuel Antonio.
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Kayaking and canoeing
Mangrove kayaking near Quepos is timed around the tide. Many operators schedule trips when water levels let kayaks into the narrower channels. Tortuguero’s canoe tours are calm and need no paddling experience.
Damas Island Mangrove Kayaking Tour from Manuel Antonio
Isla Damas mangrove kayaking near Quepos.
Check availabilityTortuguero: Canoe Tour in Tortuguero National Park
Canoe tour of Tortuguero’s park canals.
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Hikes
The Río Celeste trail in Tenorio Volcano National Park is the classic moderate-to-challenging day hike from La Fortuna. It has steep stairs and mud, and the water colour can turn cloudy after heavy rain.
Rio Celeste Full-Day Hike: Blue Waterfall & Tenorio Volcano
Full-day Río Celeste hike from La Fortuna.
Check availabilityFrom La Fortuna: Rio Celeste Full-Day Tour
Full-day Río Celeste tour from La Fortuna.
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Boats and wetlands
Palo Verde Natural Park Boat Tour
A Palo Verde boat trip on the Tempisque River.
Check availabilityFull-Day Adventure in Corcovado National Park from Drake Bay
A Corcovado day from Drake Bay with boat transport.
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Snorkelling
Snorkelling visibility on the Pacific depends heavily on swell, rain and plankton, and it can change from one day to the next. The Caño Island reserve off Drake Bay is a well-known option. We have not yet verified a specific snorkelling listing for this page, so here is a live GetYourGuide search instead.