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Combine a short tropical dry-forest hike in Curu Wildlife Refuge with snorkeling and beach time on Tortuga Island. This full-day trip from Tambor mixes guided wildlife viewing with marine exploration and includes lunch and hotel pickup.
Combine a short tropical dry-forest hike in Curu Wildlife Refuge with snorkeling and beach time on Tortuga Island. This full-day trip from Tambor mixes guided wildlife viewing with marine exploration and includes lunch and hotel pickup.
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Operated by Pura Vida Expeditions · Tambor, Puntarenas
You step off the pier at Tambor as sea-salt and warm breeze smear the horizon; the skiff rocks gently and the guide checks the manifest. Within an hour the mainland shore gives way to the drier, scrubby canopy of Curu Wildlife Refuge — a sharp contrast to the open ocean that will carry you later to Tortuga Island.
easy.
7–8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves multiple short walks and time on and off a small boat
Guided walks in Curu are typically short — around 1–3 miles (1.5–5 km) on uneven trails and take about 1–2 hours depending on sightings and pace.
Basic snorkel gear is usually available, though some operators recommend bringing your own mask for fit and comfort; inquire ahead if you require specific sizes.
Yes — the tour accepts families, but infants may need to sit on laps during boat transfers and children should be supervised while snorkeling and on rocky shores.
Common sightings include white-faced capuchin and howler monkeys, iguanas and white-tailed deer in Curu; at sea you may see dolphins and seasonal whales, plus reef fish while snorkeling.
Curu protects one of Costa Rica’s diminishing tropical dry forest remnants and has been managed to balance visitor access with species protection.
Visitors are encouraged to stay on trails, avoid feeding wildlife and use reef-safe sunscreen to reduce impact on coastal and marine ecosystems.
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