Tropical Hike in the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge
*Please note that all tours include transportation time in their duration.
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Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel, Escuela de Cocles, Cocles, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 70403 Costa Rica.
Travelers can enter their own pick-up location
Pick-up starts: 10 minutes before departure
Meeting points
J8MR+4P Manzanillo, J8MR+4P5 Limón Province, Manzanillo, Costa Rica
Drop-off points
Same as the starting point.
Additional pick-up details
Clients have to add the hotel name for the pick-up.
Tour details
- Total duration: 3 to 4 hours
- Gandoca - Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, Costa Rica: 3 hours
What makes this tour special?
We will pick-up the clients at 7:30 am, from farthest places, with previous coordination, then once there at the Refuge, the visitors will be taken around the refuge by our guide. There, they will enjoy the wildlife within its unique forest and beaches, possibly see the different ecosystems, including three species of monkey, many types of birds, reptiles, and sloths. This forest is a pristine example of a South Caribbean jungle with no pollution. The clients will try to spot as many animals as possible, going on mountain paths and then coming back through the coast path. The experience is unique due to the spectacular views and landscapes, also clients can swim for a while depending on the weather and tide. Come and enjoy the tropical forest and its biodiversity, the hike is definitely for people who love nature and really want to enjoy the fresh air of the morning and listen to nature. Come and join us in this authentic adventure.
What’s included?
- Snacks
- A fruit is include.
- A pair of Binoculars
Tour Reviews
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Chocolate tour and bribri waterfalls
If you’re visiting the Puerto Viejo/Bribri area, do yourself a favor and book a tour with Braulio. We ended up booking him twice because our first experience was so incredible!
The first day, he took us on a cacao tour in Bribri, and it was one of the most authentic, educational experiences we’ve had. He shared so much about the Bribri culture, cacao, local plants, wildlife, and the surrounding towns. My kids (ages 4, 6, and 6) asked him endless questions, and he answered every one with so much patience. He even taught them Spanish throughout the day, which they loved.
We enjoyed our first tour so much that we booked Braulio again for a waterfall hike. Once again, he went above and beyond. He helped us safely navigate the trails, crossed the river with us to take us to the best spots, and even took amazing family photos that we’ll treasure forever. Traveling solo with three young children can be challenging, and having someone so attentive, experienced, and willing to lend a hand made me feel safe and able to actually enjoy the adventure.
Braulio is professional, knowledgeable, kind, and genuinely passionate about what he does. He never seemed bothered by all the questions from my kids and made every part of both tours fun, engaging, and educational.
I can’t recommend him enough. If you’re looking for an authentic local experience with someone who truly cares about his guests, Braulio is your guy.
10/10. We would absolutely book with him again!
Fun and educational
From the moment our guide Braulio picked us up the adventure began. He took us through the history and culture of his Bribri people. We learned about the jungle of plants, many that we use in our own kitchen, and how to make chocolate from fruit to finished product. The Bribri people were very kind and hospitable. He safely guided us to the waterfall that was very refreshing and satisfying. Overall it was a great experience that we will never forget.
Laguna de gandoca
Sin duda fue un excelente tour
Nuestro guía fue Braulio y la verdad es que mis respetos, nos enseñó cada maravilla de ese lugar, desde que nos recibieron fueron muy amables con nosotros y cada cosa que preguntábamos el nos respondía
Sin duda volvería a ir a ese increíble lugar y sobre todo con ellos
Ya que te personalizan cada parte del tour
An Amazing Day
Myself and three girl friends absolutely loved this tour. Brauilo was a fantastic tour guide and showed us the true meaning of Pura Vida. We tasted great chocolate treats, learned about the Bri Bri people, and swam in the waterfall. I would highly recommend this tour for those looking for an authentic unforgettable experience.
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