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

“Id recommend this to anyone who is visiting the area! Our guides were knowledgeable and patient with questions. We saw so many animals that we never would have seen if they wouldn’t have pointed them out.”

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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

“The tour was great - we saw some great wildlife. You go on the tour first and then you are taken to a restaurant for dinner. The dinner was tasty - you get a casado with choice of protein. Our guide was a little hard…”

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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

“My sisters and I spent a week in Costa Rica and did three different tours. This tour was the one we were most excited about. It was the most expensive tour and the most disappointing. The mangroves were interesting, if you like mangroves. There is…”

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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

“We were on a cruise and booked this tour independently of the ship. We were able to get picked up at the dock and they were very accommodating. The tour had only 6 people and two very informative local guides who spoke English well and…”

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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

“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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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

“We had an amazing time with our tour guide Nicho! We saw the cappuchin monkey troops up close, lizards, iguanas, two different boas sleeping on trees, bats, exotic birds whose names cannot remember, many different species of heliconias. Nicho was very knowledgable and shared interesting…”

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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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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

“Kayaking in the mangroves is a peaceful experience to learn about the wildlife from our guide Mega. I was hoping for an early morning paddle but it is dependent upon the tides. Our tour began midday just before the afternoon rains. Mega is some history…”

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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

“Had such a fun time! The guide was super knowledgeable and friendly. The monkeys were amazing! Overall the tour was surprisingly both educational and fun!”

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