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Kayak to the Heart of the National Park

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Las Baulas National Park, created in 1990, is approximately 445 hectares & located on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast, near the town of Tamarindo. The Tamarindo estuary is the biggest mangrove estuary in Latin America and the only way to get to it’s heart is by water. This makes it a quiet and private place in comparison to many of Costa Rica’s other National Parks that are easily accessible by car. Come and enjoy the nature it has to share!
  • Protective dry bag to keep your valuables safe from water damage
  • Bottled water
  • Single or double kayak with comfortable seat pads, back rests and life jackets
  • Snacks
  • Mosquito spray
  • Suitable walking / tennis shoes
Departure Point

Main road to Tamarindo, 500m SW from Auto Mercado, in front of El Tesoro, Provincia de Guanacaste, Tamarindo, 50309, Costa Rica We'll meet at the front of Pangas Beach Club

Return Details

Main road to Tamarindo, 500m SW from Auto Mercado, in front of El Tesoro, Provincia de Guanacaste, Tamarindo, 50309, Costa Rica We'll meet at the front of Pangas Beach Club

  • Las Baulas National Marine Park, Playa Grande, Costa Rica
    We’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.
    180 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
kaitlynw325
27 Apr 2025
Luis was a great guide! He was flexible when I was sick and had to reschedule our tour. Luis led myself and a couple on a 45 min beautiful tour through the mangroves, providing lots of information on mangroves, plants, birds; etc. He took us onto the land as well and provided the history/facts of the environment as well as obtained us a couple different fruits we could actually eat. It was a very cool experience!
alexpH140VX
22 Apr 2025
Our guide Tom Sol (Luis) took my husband, our two kids and I on a wonderful, early morning kayak tour into Las Baulas National Park estuary. We were lucky enough to be the only people on the tour. He provided us with 2 double kayaks, paddles, seats and life jackets. We paddled for about 30-40 minutes into the estuary and then took a short hike. Along the way, Tom pointed out all the plants and animals and explained the ecology and uses of the plants. Throughout the tour, we saw numerous birds including parrots, tiger herons, wood creepers, ibises, humming birds as well as crabs, iguanas, howler monkeys and long-nosed bats. Tom was very knowledgable about the region including information about the indigenous people who once inhabited the area and how the utilized some of the plants. He pointed out two mounds that were pyramids built by the people. After the hike Tom provided us with snacks and water while we were visited by a curious, friendly iguana. On our paddle back to Tamarindo we were lucky enough to see a crocodile lounging on a branch close to the shore. All together, it was an excellent tour and well worth getting up early for (the teenagers even agreed) in order to experience the estuary in peace before the other tour boats arrived and while it was still fairly cool. Tom also knew that we would be fortunate to paddle in with the tide coming in and then paddle back with the tide going out.
andreabJ6954GC
21 Apr 2025
We loved the combination of kayaking and hiking. Luis showed and explained a lot. We had a lot of fun and learned something about the local flora and fauna. Thank you!
This tour in Costa Rica is organized by Sol Eco Adventures

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