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

“Our guide was focused on ecological preservation and was as friendly as he was informative. Other companies had guides that fed the wildlife, but we were very happy to see that ours did not. He spoke to the importance of observing and the need to…”

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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

“Anderson was a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable. We were able to spot frogs, birds, caimans, and many other animals with his expert eyes. He even tried to find a sloth for us because we were trying to see one! Thank you Enderson for a…”

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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

“Pickup and drop-off were good, and the guide was friendly enough. We used single kayaks (tandems were offered). But overall, the tour felt poorly run. There was no real effort to bring the group together or explain the plan. They didn't even ask if anyone…”

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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

“If you want to see native Costa Rican wildlife, the mangroves are a great place to start! Our guide, Jhonny, was excellent; very knowledgeable, great with a large group, and took the time to answer our questions. He’s also a great photographer! We saw tons…”

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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 guide was marvellous, making the trip through the mangroves both interesting and relaxing. We saw raccoons, monkeys and various birds and learned of the importance of the mangroves.”

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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

“Maria was our guide. She was knowledgeble and professional. The tour includes lunch that was served family style and was typical Costa Rican. We saw a bunch of Cappacino monkeys close up. In fact, they got on top of the boat's roof. We saw lots…”

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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

“Our Guide was the best. We feek nature, we met quiet and harmony. Very good organization. We spent our time im the wonderfull pace with very profesional and cimunicative Guide Danny.”

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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

“We had a great guide who was very knowledgeable and made it fun overall. We saw sloths, boa constrictors, iguanas, Jesus Christ Lizards, and had capuchin monkeys hop on our shoulders. I highly recommend it. Fun and quite laid back and chill.”

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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

“We LOVED this tour! We booked last minute and it ended up being one of our favorite parts of our trip. We saw monkeys, a caiman, crocs, a sloth, turtles, bats and more.”

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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

“We had a really great experience and saw so much wildlife that we would never be able to see ourselves! The guide was very knowledgable and kind, took lots of photos for us. Lots of tasty fruits at the end of the tour was also…”

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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

“Great experience. Our tour operators were very knowledgeable about the area and very friendly. He is very passionate about the mangroves.”

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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

“Felipe was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable and friendly. We saw many different animals, including monkeys, iguanas, owls, birds and boa constrictors (from a safe distance!) His bird calls were impressive. Most exciting was a stop to see a family of white-faced capuchin monkeys, who…”

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