Kayak to the Heart of the National Park
Overview
Las Baulas National Park, established in 1990, spans approximately 445 hectares and is located on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast near Tamarindo. The Tamarindo estuary is the largest mangrove estuary in Latin America, accessible only by water.
- 🌳 Unique access: The park's heart can only be reached by water, ensuring a tranquil experience.
- 🏞️ Size: Covering around 445 hectares, it offers vast natural landscapes to explore.
- 🐢 Wildlife: Home to diverse flora and fauna, including nesting sea turtles.
- 🚫 Restrictions: Public access to some areas may be limited to protect wildlife habitats.
- 🌊 Comparison: Offers a quieter alternative to more accessible national parks in Costa Rica.
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- Protective dry bag to keep your valuables safe from water damage
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Single or double kayak with comfortable seat pads, back rests and life jackets
- Suitable walking / tennis shoes
- Mosquito spray
Meeting point
Return details
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Las Baulas National Marine ParkWe’ll meet at Pangas Beach Club in Tamarindo where there is parking, bathroom & shower facilities. Before setting out on a 35-minute kayak through lush mangroves I will brief you on the correct safety and paddling techniques. On reaching the heart of the Park we’ll leave the kayaks ashore to hike numerous trails, observing as much wildlife as possible; howler monkeys, exotic birds, parrots, herons, cranes, iguanas, squirrels and others. You will see exotic plants, like dragonfruit cactus, wild hibiscus, mushrooms and big trees such as the garden of the forest and the national guanacaste tree. We will visit and climb to the top of an archaeological site, built by the ancient indigenous people using rocks brought from nearby. Here we can see a stunning bird view of the tree canopy. This is a great place to observe the wildlife from above before returning to the kayaks for a refreshing drink and paddling back to Tamarindo. During our adventure I will guide you, explaining the animal behaviours and plant life we see. Due to daily tidal changes it is important we schedule the tour 60 – 90 mins before high tide.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.