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Hiking the Gandoca Manzanillo Reserve

  • Beach Gandoca Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge
  • Falcon Gandoca Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge
  • Beaches Gandoca Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge
  • Frog Gandoca Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge
  • Hiking Gandoca Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge
  • Trails Gandoca Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge
  • Beach Gandoca Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge
  • Falcon Gandoca Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge
  • Beaches Gandoca Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge
  • Frog Gandoca Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge
  • Hiking Gandoca Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge
  • Trails Gandoca Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge

The beauty of this refuge is its incredible forests, lagoons, coral reefs, and white sand beaches. It is located in the most isolated and exotic place on the entire South Caribbean coast. This refuge protects 4,500 hectares (over 11,000 acres) of the sea, 15 kilometers of coast and 5,000 hectares (over 12,000 acres) of plants and hills with a maximum height of 115 meters.

What to expect

We will pick you up from your hotel and drive you by microbus to Manzanillo where your guide will be waiting for you to take you on this 4 hours jungle adventure through this refuge. Apart from the great variety of vegetation, you will also observe animals like monkeys, toucans, sloths, snakes, caimans and an enormous variety of birds.

At the end of this beautiful adventure, you can take a walk or just relax on the beach while you wait for the microbus to take you back to Puerto Viejo. If you wish to pass more time on the beach please let the guide know so we can arrange the transportation for you.

  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Bilingual guide
  • Admissions fees

Pick-up Time: between 07:30 a.m. and 08:30 a.m.

Departure Point and Hotels:

  • Please ask our agents which are the pick-up hotels and places.

If your hotel is not listed please go to any of the hotels in this list 15 minutes before the time of departure.

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

  • Trekking boots
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Insect repellent
  • Camera and binoculars
  • Water bottle
  • Money for snacks, souvenirs, or tips

  • Minimum age: 12 years old
  • Children must be accompanied by a paying adult

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the tour.

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