The estuary
A peaceful trip through the mangrove channels.
GUANACASTE · COSTA RICA
Where the mangroves
meet the sea.
Discover the Tamarindo estuary and the wildlife of Las Baulas National Marine Park on a locally guided tour.
Plan your visit Tamarindo Estuary, Guanacaste
01THE EXPERIENCE
A living world,
shaped by the water.
Follow the mangrove channels and discover an ecosystem full of life. Every trip is different: the landscape, tides and wildlife shape the journey.
With Chelonia Tours, explore nature through local knowledge and with respect for the species that call this place home.
Talk to your guideWildlife
Look for wildlife in its natural habitat.
Your own way
Ask about a private, personalized tour.
02CHOOSE YOUR TOUR
Three ways to
meet the wild.
Choose an experience to explore the details, seasonal notes and what's included.
YEAR-ROUND · LAS BAULAS NATIONAL MARINE PARK
Tamarindo Estuary Tour
Explore the park's mangrove ecosystems and winding channels. Look for exotic birds, black howler monkeys, crabs and crocodiles while learning about the estuary's remarkable flora and fauna.
PRICE$40 per personGUIDEBilingual
Included
Bilingual guide
Bottled water
Bring along
Camera
Sunglasses
Sunscreen and repellent
OCTOBER–APRIL · NOMBRE DE JESÚS BEACH
Turtle Watching at Jesus Beach
Depart Tamarindo at around 6:00 pm, at sunset, for Nombre de Jesús, a Guanacaste turtle-nesting beach. The drive takes about 40 minutes; the tour starts when you arrive.
DURATIONAbout 3–4 hoursPRICE$70 per person
Included
Transportation
Bottled water
Bring along
Camera without flash
Dark clothing
Insect repellent
MAY–OCTOBER · OSTIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Turtle Watching at Ostional
Visit Ostional to learn about Olive Ridley turtles and one of Costa Rica's largest turtle arrivals. The drive from Tamarindo takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
DURATIONAbout 3–4 hoursPRICE$150 per person
Included
Bilingual guide
Bottled water
Transportation
Bring along
Camera without flash
Dark clothing
Insect repellent
Prices and schedules are subject to confirmation. Wildlife sightings and nesting activity are seasonal and cannot be guaranteed.
AN EXTRAORDINARY ECOSYSTEMRoots that hold
a whole world.
10°17' N 85°50' W
a whole world.
02ESTUARY MOMENTS
Nature,
unfiltered.
A glimpse of the landscapes and wildlife encounters that make every trip unique.
Wildlife sightings are spontaneous and cannot be guaranteed. We always observe from a respectful distance.
BASED INTAMARINDO
03MEET YOUR GUIDE
Local knowledge
makes the difference.
Dawin knows these waters and loves sharing the wonders of his Costa Rica. His experience turns every trip into an opportunity to see the estuary from a local perspective.
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the estuary.
Explore the Tamarindo estuary in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
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the estuary?
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