- Wildlife
- Easygoing
- Family-friendly
Manuel Antonio National Park
A naturalist’s spotting scope finds the wildlife most visitors walk right past.
- Duration
- About 3–4 hours, including the guided walk and beach time
- Price
- from $60 per adult
- Wildlife
- Water
- Family-friendly
Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour, Uvita
Out on the water near Marino Ballena National Park, looking for humpbacks in season and dolphins.
from $75 per adult (9+)
Overview
A boat tour from Uvita in the waters of Marino Ballena National Park, known for seasonal humpback whale migrations. Your guide searches for whales, dolphins, sea turtles and seabirds and explains migration and marine life; park entrance fees are included.
What happens
- Meet at the departure point in Uvita.
- Check-in and a safety and tour briefing.
- Board the boat and head out along the Pacific coast.
- Search for whales, dolphins and other marine wildlife with your guide.
- Learn about migration patterns and marine ecosystems.
- Coastal views and photo stops, then back to Uvita.
Photos: Pura Vida Traveling
- Water
- Wildlife
- Easygoing
Catamaran: morning or sunset
The coastline, a swim in a sheltered bay, and — if you pick the afternoon — the sunset.
- Duration
- About 3.5–4 hours, depending on weather and sea conditions
- Price
- from $85 per person
- Wildlife
- Water
- Easygoing
Mangroves by boat or kayak
Calm channels between mangrove roots, with a naturalist scanning for birds, iguanas and crocodiles.
- Duration
- About 3–4 hours, including transport
- Price
- from $75 per person