Cahuita National Park Excursion, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Explore the pristine Cahuita National Park while boating, snorkeling, and hiking in the jungle
Highly recommend this tour! The boat ride and snorkeling were amazing. There is so much aquatic life to see and we went to a few spots.... Read more
A great kayaking trip up the river. Lot of wildlife, gets very quite after a while (once you are past the howler monkeys)
Overview
Discover the natural beauty of Cahuita National Park on this action-packed half-day excursion. You'll start your adventure at the beach, climbing on board a boat for a scenic 20-minute cruise to Cahuita Point. If conditions allow, you'll have the chance to snorkel just off the coast near the park's most extensive coral reefs, spotting tropical fish, stingrays, octopuses, and nurse sharks. Take a snack break with tropical fruit before heading off on a guided hike through the rainforest. The chances are good that you'll see monkeys, tropical birds, sloths, iguanas, poisonous dart frogs, and more.
Highlights
- Explore Cahuita National Park on a guided excursion
- Boat, swim, and hike in the park's wilderness
- Snorkel around a coral reef with colorful fish, stingrays, and sharks
- Spot monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and more on a nature hike
Know before you go
4 hours
All ages
Small group
A snack is included
What you'll do
If the sea conditions are favorable, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy two snorkeling sessions off the coast near the park's largest coral reefs, looking for tropical fish, stingrays, octopuses, and nurse sharks. The best time of the year for snorkeling is from July to October, as the sea is typically too rough between December and March. Still, regardless of the time of year, the boat ride is a great way to approach Cahuita Point and start your exploration of the park.
Fuel up with a spread of tropical fruit on the beach before heading out on your one-hour guided hike through the coastal rainforest. Since the region is home to an abundance and diversity of wildlife, the chances are good that you’ll see monkeys, tropical birds, sloths, iguanas, poisonous dart frogs, and other creatures.
After the hike, you are transferred back to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, where the journey ends.
Start times
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Daily7:00 am
What's included
- Transportation
- Bilingual Guide
- Safety gear and equipment
- Snack
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
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