15 Apr 2024
On a recent stay in Tamarindo, we were looking for something to do in touch with nature but wanted to avoid a long roundtrip transfer. Nacho Tours picked us promptly at our hotel in Tamarindo and we drove all of mile and a half to the launch point. Perfecto! Daniel, our guide, and his young assistant were great. Daniel has extensive knowledge of the river estuary flora and fauna and was quick to point out everything of interest. On any given day, of course, you are subject to what wildlife is active and observable. We were lucky enough to see a couple of crocodiles, a tribe of monkeys, some unusual birds and a group of curious raccoons. The tour starts on the widest part of the river not far from its outlet to the Pacific Ocean and gets narrower as you proceed. While the boat is covered and offers decent sun protection, it was nice to get into the shade of the mangroves. Communication with the guide and the office were great and we feel we got good value for the price charged. On the way back to town, I asked our guide for advice about local sodas and he happily shared his experience and preference.