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Puntarenas: 3-in-1 Mangrove Boat Tour, Macaws & Shopping
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From $81.12 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Discover three of the Puntarenas area’s most enjoyable experiences in one convenient tour, without spending hours traveling long distances. Begin with a scenic drive through Puntarenas, where you will see some of the city’s best-known landmarks and its waterfront area, including the popular Paseo de los Turistas. You will also have time to shop for Costa Rican souvenirs, crafts, and local products. Continue toward the mangrove region while watching for scarlet macaws along the way when conditions allow. Then board a guided boat for a relaxing journey through the mangrove channels, an important tropical ecosystem that is home to crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas, tropical birds, and other wildlife. Because the animals live freely in their natural habitat, specific wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. This tour is an excellent choice for cruise passengers and other visitors who want to combine nature, local culture, wildlife, and shopping in a single experience close to Puntarenas.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Enjoy a convenient 3in1 experience in the Puntarenas area
- Take a guided boat tour through the mangrove ecosystem
- Look for crocodiles, monkeys, tropical birds, and other wildlife
- Stop to observe scarlet macaws when conditions allow
- Enjoy time for shopping for Costa Rican souvenirs and local products
- Ideal for cruise passengers who want to experience several attractions without traveling long distances
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Meet your guide in Puntarenas and receive a brief introduction to the day’s activities. Enjoy a scenic drive through Puntarenas, passing the waterfront area and some of the city’s best-known landmarks. Continue toward the mangrove region while watching for scarlet macaws along the way when conditions allow. Because the birds live freely in nature, sightings cannot be guaranteed. Arrive at the mangrove area and board a comfortable boat with your local guide. Explore the mangrove channels while looking for crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas, tropical birds, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. After the boat tour, enjoy time to shop for Costa Rican souvenirs, crafts, and local products. Return to Puntarenas at the end of the experience.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Puntarenas
City/Town Tour.
Continued
Puntarenas
Local Flavor.
Continued
Tarcoles
Boating.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Professional guide Driver/guide Air-conditioned vehicle Animals (Wild), Safar
Not Included
Food and additional beverages are not included unless specifically stated. Souvenirs, personal purchases, and gratuities are not included. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed because animals live freely in their natural habitat.
What to Bring
Wear comfortable lightweight clothing and closed-toe walking shoes. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses, a hat, and a reusable water bottle. A camera or binoculars are recommended for wildlife observation. Wildlife lives freely in its natural habitat; specific sightings, including scarlet macaws, crocodiles, monkeys, and tropical birds, cannot be guaranteed. Cruise passengers should bring their booking voucher and arrive at the designated meeting point on time.
Restrictions
Guests must be at least 6 years old. Guests with significant mobility limitations should contact us before booking. Travelers who are highly susceptible to motion sickness should take appropriate precautions before the boat tour. Children must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult. Participation is not permitted for guests under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Meeting & Pickup
Pickup and drop-off at the Puntarenas cruise port or at selected hotels in Puntarenas are included. The exact pickup time will be coordinated according to the cruise ship’s arrival schedule or the guest’s hotel location.Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in Puntarenas are included.
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Please provide the name of your cruise ship, scheduled arrival and departure times, and the number and ages of all participants. Please also inform us of any mobility limitation, medical condition, or special assistance requirement that may affect participation.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 6 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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