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

“This tour offered a wonderful feel for the mangrove ecosystem and its natural beauty. We saw a great variety of wildlife, especially many different bird species, which made the experience even more memorable. The provided transport was smooth and convenient, adding to the overall comfort…”

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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

“This was an awesome night riverboat tour and our guide and boat captain were very nice and spotted bats, birds, sloths, alligators and more for us all!”

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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

“Beautiful, peaceful kayak tour through mangroves. Tour guides are relaxed, welcoming, friendly and very knowledgeable.”

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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

“Great tour to see some very interesting landscape of Costa Rica. Our guide- Memo was very knowledgeable, a great sense of humor & entertaining.”

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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 pointed out a baby crocodile on the shore, but there was otherwise very little wildlife to be seen. Not as educational as we hoped it would be. A nice, relaxing float among the mangroves, though, with a very friendly guide. The food at…”

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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

“Beautiful tour of the mangroves! The guide was professional and a good naturalist. This is not a tour for birders to see tons of birds. Interesting history and immersion on the Mangrove forests and their impacts on the area. The boat had poor access for…”

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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 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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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

“Family with two girls aged 10 and 12. We did the kayak tour and it was amazing. Memo was our guide and he was funny, very knowledgeable, energetic but most importantly cares deeply for the nature and the animals. The tour was so much 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

“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

“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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