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Board a panga from Curú and head into the Paquera Marine Area to watch humpback whales, dolphins and sea turtles in seasonal nursery waters. This three-hour tour combines boat-based sightings with access to Curú Wildlife Refuge facilities on return.
Board a panga from Curú and head into the Paquera Marine Area to watch humpback whales, dolphins and sea turtles in seasonal nursery waters. This three-hour tour combines boat-based sightings with access to Curú Wildlife Refuge facilities on return.
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A damp salt breeze lifts off the Gulf of Nicoya as the panga eases away from Curú beach; mangrove-slick shorelines slip astern and the open water widens into the Paquera Responsible Fishing Marine Area. In the span of an hour the coastline grows small and activity narrows to fins, blows and the sudden silver flash of dolphins racing the bow.
easy.
3 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels — able to sit for a few hours and board small boats; moderate mobility helps for stepping on/off pangas.
Humpback sightings concentrate in two general peaks on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast—roughly December–April and July–October—though individual trips can vary with ocean conditions.
The price includes entry to Curú and access to its facilities; most tours remain on the panga for sightings, but you can use the refuge’s restrooms and trails after the boat returns to shore.
Yes—infants are allowed but must sit on an adult’s lap; the operator notes the activity is physically easy, though parents should plan for sun exposure and motion comfort.
For a full refund cancel at least 24 hours before departure; tours may also be canceled for bad weather or insufficient travelers per the provider’s policy.
Curú and the surrounding Nicoya coast have long-running local stewardship efforts that balance small-scale fishing with nature protection, and the area’s protected zones help support cetacean nursery behavior.
Operators in the Paquera Responsible Fishing Marine Area follow local guidelines to limit disturbance—keeping slow approach distances and minimizing engine noise helps protect calves and adult whales.
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