Tropical Hike in the Gandoca-Manzanillo: Experience the Wildlife and Breathtaking Landscapes

Embark on a tropical hike in the Gandoca-Manzanillo Refuge and immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife. Spot monkeys, birds, reptiles, and sloths in this pristine South Caribbean jungle. Swim in the crystal-clear waters and breathe in the fresh morning air. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gandoca - Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge - They will hike in the refuge and see the exsuverant biodiversity that love there, like mamals, reptils, anfibiants, spiders, bads, tropical plants, among others.
What's Included
  • Complimentary binoculars provided
  • Snacks included
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information

We are scheduled to pick up our patrons at 7:30 am from the most distant locations, coordinated in advance. Upon arrival at the Refuge, a guided tour will be conducted for the attendees. They will have the opportunity to witness endemic wildlife within the distinct forest and coastal regions of the refuge, offering a chance to spot a variety of…

Location
J8MR+4P Manzanillo
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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David_r
Feb 20, 2025
A brilliant guided tour. - Our guide Braulio V was brilliant. Really informative about the wildlife and plants. Where good shoes as could be muddy. You’re deep in the rainforest. Trainers were good. Definitely worth it. We saw sloths, monkeys, lots of birds etc.
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Carole_t
Feb 6, 2025
100% recommend - We had an awesome time, Braulio, our guide was so kind, knowledgeable and available. We saw loads of animals we would not have seen without our guide. Braulio also uses a lens connected to a screen to show us the animal from closeby and to take great close-up pictures that he then sends to us. The tour was bilingual in English and Spanish so that our group of 4 could all understand. Braulio also speaks some French. Definitely recommend, and looking forward to coming back and maybe visiting Gandoca (the other side of the reserve) which looks amazing
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Hellcat990
Feb 4, 2025
Amazing experience - What an amazing experience!! Braulio is so knowledgeable about the wildlife and plants. Due to the dense canopy of the trees in the park I would not have seen as much without his keen eyes pointing things out to us. I would highly recommend his tours. Many thanks
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Shelleyd4089
Jan 21, 2025
Tranquil walk - Braulio was a great guide. He took us off the main path and was very knowledgeable about the forest and the history of the area.
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L2442azamyh
Jan 7, 2025
Exceptional Jungle Guide: A Memorable Wildlife Experience with Braulio - Braulio is an exceptional guide! His extensive knowledge of the jungle and keen eye for spotting wildlife truly impressed us. We were fortunate to see sloths, vibrant frogs, vipers, and a variety of monkeys. Additionally, he provided great recommendations for food and other activities. We highly recommend him for anyone looking to explore the beauty of the jungle!
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Filipm1292
May 24, 2024
Excellent hike in a beautiful environment - Braulio was very knowledgeable and passionate about his culture and nature. He took us off the beaten path. We saw many animals (sloth, birds, spiders, fer de lance snake, yellow viper, agouti) on a beautiful hike through the manzanillo forest!
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Richard
Apr 21, 2024
A must do ! - Wonderful adventure time ! A fantastic viewing of the flora and fauna, with a kind and hospitable host. A definite must when in the area !
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Steven_v
Apr 11, 2024
Amazing hike - Absolutely amazing, wonderfull guide ( Braulio). Didn't stay on the paths, braulio creates his own. Finally a hike that was absolutely wurth it with a nice pick-up service. Highly recommend this tour. Pura Vida
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Canariesfly
Apr 8, 2024
Fun, interesting and rewarding. A great experience - Thanks to Braulio for our hike into the Gandoca-Manzanillo reserve. Return transfers from our Playa Chiquita lodge included. Braulio was on time, friendly and engaging. The park was just 10 minutes away by car Our guide is a local resident and so was full of stories and had lots of fun facts and knowledge about the area. The 3 hour hike skirted the Caribbean sea and into the adjoining park. We saw monkeys, spiders, snakes, a sloth, birds and much more. We felt safe throughout. A beautiful place to visit and very happy to made this trip on our final full day in Costa Rica. Thanks Braulio
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E4206uisharona
Feb 13, 2025
He's the best guide! - Braulio was a great tour guide! He picked us up right at our hotel and we were on our own private tour with one additional person who spontaneously joined later on. Braulio was trustworthy and careful with our physical bodies, even giving me a hand on multiple occasions. He does not stay on the main path but knows the area so well that you are always secure in his abilities. It was extremely muddy and quite difficult hiking but we all made it and saw some fascinating animals of all sorts--including bullet ants!
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