Quepos & Manuel Antonio

15 Best Damas Island Mangrove Tours

The Damas Island mangrove runs: boat and kayak routes through the tunnels, capuchins working the branches and night safaris when the channel changes shift. The mangroves are the nursery for everything offshore; the boats idle accordingly.

1.Mangrove Boat Tour Damas Island | Manuel Antonio

Experience Costa Rica’s stunning mangroves on a 4-hour boat tour from Quepos. Spot wildlife, enjoy expert guides, and explore Damas Island’s vibrant ecosystem.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Relaxing boat ride. Guide had a good eye for wildlife and was knowledgeable about terrain. Kevin was the tour guide and he was excellent.”

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2.Night Mangrove Safari Boat Tour with Dinner | Manuel Antonio

Experience Costa Rica’s wildlife on a 3-hour night mangrove boat tour with dinner, guided by knowledgeable locals. Perfect for families and wildlife lovers.

★ 4.5

“Great tour with Guillermo (spelling?). He and driver found so many animals. Took as long as needed to see them, made sure everyone was ready to leave before moving further down the river. Excellent knowledge base and very informative re animals, birds, plants. We learned…”

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3.Mangrove Kayak Tour | Manuel Antonio

Discover the beauty of Costa Rica’s mangroves on this 3-hour kayak tour near Manuel Antonio. Expert guides, wildlife sightings, and inclusive lunch await.

★ 4.5

“Stephanie was great - such a kind and knowledgeable guide. It was a fun tour, and at times even challenging which I enjoyed. We learned a lot about the mangroves and even saw a silky anteater.”

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4.Mangrove Kayak

Discover Costa Rica's mangroves on a guided kayak tour in Quepos. Spot wildlife, learn about conservation, and enjoy a peaceful eco-adventure.

★ 5.0

“This was AMAZING. Even if you haven’t kayaked before, this was safe, slow, and very relaxing. Our guide Memo was very knowledgeable and took the time to show us so many different things and explain them really well. You could tell he loved what he…”

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5.Mangrove Boat

Discover Costa Rica’s mangrove ecosystem on a guided boat tour from Quepos, spotting wildlife and learning about local ecology in a relaxed, scenic setting.

★ 5.0

“We have been in CR for 10 days and we have done a lot of tours. This was the favorite for most of our group. We had tickets for Manuel Antonio but chose to do this instead. We are very happy that we did. We…”

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6.Damas Mangrove Boat Tour

Explore Costa Rica’s mangrove ecosystems on a guided boat tour of Isla Damas. Spot wildlife, enjoy included meals, and experience nature up close.

★ 5.0

“Jean Pierre and his captain were great. So much information, and they both had a good eye for spotting animals. We saw a few crocodiles, monkeys, many birds, iguanas, and more. A nice time out on the river.”

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7.Damas Island Mangrove Kayaking Tour from Manuel Antonio

Experience Costa Rica's largest mangrove ecosystem on this guided kayaking tour from Manuel Antonio, complete with wildlife sightings, local food, and stunning scenery.

★ 4.5

“Our family of four (kids, ages 10 and 15) had a great time. We’re novice kayakers and the guides were super helpful and patient teaching us as we went along. We had double kayaks, my 15-yr old with me and my 10-yr old with my…”

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8.Damas Island Mangrove Boat Tour from Manuel Antonio

Discover the biodiversity of Central America’s largest mangrove ecosystem on this guided boat tour from Manuel Antonio, complete with wildlife sightings and Costa Rican cuisine.

★ 5.0

“What a great tour! Raul explained everything to us but there were times when we were able to just peacefully enjoy the ride. It was such a nice look into nature. Raul was able to spot animals that seemed completely hidden. The monkeys put on…”

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9.Damas Island Mangrove Boat Tour with Wildlife from Manuel Antonio

Discover the wildlife and mangroves of Damas Island on this guided boat tour from Manuel Antonio, featuring expert guides, stunning scenery, and a Costa Rican lunch.

★ 5.0

“This tour is a wonderful and relaxing experience. Stephanie and Alvin were absolutely the best guides well informed and on top of everything in order to make this an unforgettable experience!”

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10.Damas Island Mangrove Tour with Monkeys

Discover Costa Rica’s Damas Island Mangrove Tour with Monkeys for a close-up look at wildlife, lush scenery, and expert guides—ideal for nature lovers.

★ 4.5

“Gonzalo was our guide, very knowledgeable about the area and was able to find so many animals that we missed. He answered all the questions I had, even though some were random. But the highlight of the experience was the monkeys!!! He knew them by…”

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11.Mangrove Boat Tour – Manuel Antonio

Explore the lush mangroves of Damas Island in Costa Rica on a guided boat tour, spotting monkeys, crocodiles, and a variety of wildlife in their natural habitat.

★ 4.5

“Gonzalo was our guide, very knowledgeable about the area and was able to find so many animals that we missed. He answered all the questions I had, even though some were random. But the highlight of the experience was the monkeys!!! He knew them by…”

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12.Paddle Through Paradise: Mangrove Kayak Adventure

Discover Manuel Antonio's mangroves on a peaceful kayak tour. Spot wildlife, enjoy expert guides, and experience Costa Rica’s natural beauty up close.

★ 5.0

“This is a great tour within Manuel Antonio but not specifically in the park. Our tour guide Felipe was very knowledgeable and friendly. This family run business offers plenty of water experiences within the mangroves of Manuel Antonio. We had a wonderful time and saw…”

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13.Mangrove Damas Island Kayak Tours

Explore the peaceful mangrove estuary of Damas Island on a guided kayaking tour in Quepos, Costa Rica. Perfect for nature lovers and adventurous families.

★ 5.0

“The kayak tour was outstanding! Our guide ‘Mega’ was knowledgeable and entertaining. We thoroughly enjoyed this adventure. Saw lots of natural creatures!”

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14.Damas Island Kayaking Mangrove Tour from Manuel Antonio

Discover the beauty of Costa Rica’s mangroves on a half-day kayaking tour from Manuel Antonio, perfect for nature lovers seeking an active adventure.

★ 5.0

“Franklin was friendly, helpful, and knew a lot about the wildlife of the mangroves. We saw many crabs, water birds, snakes, and learned about the ecosystem of the mangroves. The tour was small which made the experience tailored to our family. We saw other groups…”

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15.Manuel Antonio: Boat Mangrove Tour to See Animals

Discover wildlife on a 2-hour boat tour through Manuel Antonio’s mangroves, with expert guides sharing close-up animal sightings and stunning coastal views.

★ 5.0

“We loved this experience. We were taken into the mangroves by "Crazy Alex" he is a very entertaining guide but also very knowlegeable and was able to point out a lot of animals and birds - he is also very good a bird and monkey…”

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