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Snorkeling the reef

Cahuita Boat, Snorkel and Hiking Trip

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Our Cahuita tour is known for being one of the best! Parque Nacional Cahuita has the largest system of coral reefs in Costa Rica. This includes 6 species of coral, tropical fish and the occasional sighting of a harmless reef shark or sting ray. The beach is shaped like a horse shoe, with the entrance of the park at one end and beautiful Punta Cahuita at the other.

Cahuita Tour Details

First, you will be picked up at your hotel and be taken to the village of Cahuita. There the captain and the guide will take you by boat to the coral reef, where you’ll snorkel for two hours in two different points of the National Park. Afterwards, we’ll head to the beach to rest and to snack on some tropical fruit.

The little break at the beach is followed by a 1-hour guided hike in this wonderful coastal forest. You might see monkeys, sloths, birds, poison dart frogs, iguanas and even sneaky raccoons! During the hike you will also learn about the history of Cahuita. At the end of the walk, the van will take you back to your hotel.

The video shows some of the wildlife you might see on the hike portion of this tour.

Tour Details

 Location: Cahuita with pickup available from area hotels in Puerto Viejo and from Manzanillo to Cahuita

 $65.00 per person
This tour is offered depending on weather conditions allow.
If you pickup location is distant or off the standard route an extra charge may apply.

 Included:
Round-trip transportation
bilingual guide
snorkel gear
fruits, snacks and bottled water

 Not included:
Entrance fee (by donation) to the National Park

 Operates: Daily with pickup between 7-8 AM. An afternoon tour may be available on some days. Please add a note in comments if you would prefer the afternoon option.

 Pickup: At local hotels between Cahuita and Manzanillo

 Duration: 4 hours

 What to bring:
Swimming suit on and towel
long sleeve shirt/rash guard to cover your back
Sunscreen and insect repellent
Hat
Camera (ideally waterproof)
water bottle
change of clothes
binoculars
Cash for park entrance fee (by donation)

 Notes:
This tour requires at least 2 persons to operate. If you are a single traveller your chosen date may not be available.