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A short boat ride from Playa Curú takes you to sheltered islets and a lively snorkel site, then to a quiet white-sand beach where conservation and calm meet. This three-hour outing combines marine wildlife viewing with practical, conservation-minded tourism.
A short boat ride from Playa Curú takes you to sheltered islets and a lively snorkel site, then to a quiet white-sand beach where conservation and calm meet. This three-hour outing combines marine wildlife viewing with practical, conservation-minded tourism.
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Operated by Turismo Curú · Santa Teresa, Puntarenas
The engine thumps and the shoreline of Playa Curú slides away: mangrove-edged coves give way to small, jagged islets where black-and-white boobies wheel and the sea smells of salt and sun.
easy.
3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be comfortable entering/exiting a small boat and swimming at surface for short periods.
The trip to the Tortugas Islands is about 15 minutes each way, depending on sea conditions.
Yes — snorkel masks, fins and snorkels are included; prescription-style masks are available if requested.
Yes — the Curú Wildlife Refuge has sanitary services and outdoor showers you can use before or after the tour.
The tour is rated easy and accommodates various fitness levels; non-swimmers should wear life vests and may stay on the boat while others snorkel.
Curú sits on the Nicoya Peninsula, a region with a long history of small-scale fishing and community-managed coastal resources; the refuge protects both terrestrial and marine habitats.
Tours fund local conservation initiatives and the operator runs a carbon-neutral program; visitors are asked to respect wildlife, avoid touching coral, and use reef-safe products.
Turismo Curú operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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