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Gandoca-Manzanillo Refuge Jungle Hike

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Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the Gandoca-Manzanillo Refuge! The refuge is home to an amazing variety of animal, bird and plant life and your professional guide will make sure you see it all.

Animals Abound

We will spot many different species of birds! There are 384 species we have in this area. Some examples are hummingbirds, tanagers, owls, and toucans. Our professional naturalist tour guides will use their sharp senses to spot animals. We commonly see white-faced monkeys and howler monkeys, sloths, iguanas, snakes and poisonous frogs. There are numerous other different types of animals that you will be able to observe in this tour.

Lush jungle

While you walk into the forest, you will see a variety of exotic vegetation. Most of the trees are covered with mosses, lichens, bromeliads, orchids and other plants. Many cascade from the branches of these gigantic trees creating a backdrop for life in the jungle.

You will also learn about medicinal plants and the natural history of this natural paradise. Then, you will have the opportunity to learn interesting facts about our Afro-Caribbean customs.

We have guides available who speak English, Spanish, French and German. Please include in your request if you would like a French or German speaking guide. See you in the Gandoca-Manzanillo Refuge!

Tour Details

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

 $65 USD per person plus tax with pickups in Puerto Viejo or hotels between Puerto Viejo and Manzanillo
$85 per person from Cahuita
$57 per person with no transport (you will meet the guide in Manzanillo)

 Included:
Rainforest hike with bilingual guide
Round-trip transportation or receive a discounted rate to meet your guide in Manzanillo

 Operates: Daily

 Pickup: At local hotels between Cahuita and Manzanillo

 Duration: Half day

 What to bring:
Comfortable shoes to hike in
Light cotton clothing with long pants
Sunscreen and insect repellent
water bottle
binoculars
some cash for food and drinks

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