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Slide quietly through mangrove channels off Manuel Antonio on a two-hour boat tour where capuchins, herons, and crabs dominate the shoreline. Small groups, a bilingual guide, and close wildlife encounters make this an accessible coastal adventure.
Slide quietly through mangrove channels off Manuel Antonio on a two-hour boat tour where capuchins, herons, and crabs dominate the shoreline. Small groups, a bilingual guide, and close wildlife encounters make this an accessible coastal adventure.
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Operated by Soleil Sport Fishing And Tours · Quepos, Puntarenas
The motor hums low as the boat slips into a narrow mangrove channel, sunlight slicing through the tangled roots. White-faced capuchins chatter overhead while a guide points out a pause in the canopy where a heron stands like a careful judge. For two focused hours this small-group tour threads tidal waterways around Manuel Antonio, where mangroves shape the coastline and wildlife shapes the itinerary.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires ability to step into a small skiff and remain seated for the duration.
Yes—tours are family-friendly; infants must sit on an adult’s lap and guides can accommodate families, but bring sun protection and snacks for little ones.
Common sightings include white-faced capuchins, howler monkeys, mangrove herons, kingfishers, and crabs; sightings aren’t guaranteed but the estuary is a productive habitat.
The standard tour is two hours and shared trips are limited to around ten passengers for a quieter experience.
Yes—bring them in a dry bag; small telephoto lenses and fast shutters are ideal for wildlife shots from a moving boat.
Quepos and the Manuel Antonio coastline developed from small fishing settlements; the national park established protections in the 1970s that helped shift the local economy toward eco-tourism.
Mangroves are critical nursery habitat and carbon sinks; tours that follow low-impact, no-feeding rules help minimize disturbance to wildlife and shorelines.
Soleil Sport Fishing And Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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