Gandoca-Manzanillo Reserve Tour – Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge Guided Tour – Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

This is a guided hike through the gorgeous Gandoca-Manzanillo Reserve near Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.

Your bilingual local guide will take you through the lush tropical rainforest to see wildlife. This spot along the Caribbean coast is rich in birds and animals. Wildlife that can be spotted includes sloths, howler and white-faced monkeys, coatis (raccoon-like animals), birds like toucans, poison dart frogs, lizards, snakes, and much more. 

Your guide also will take you to viewpoints, like the famous Miss May Point overlooking the beautiful Caribbean Sea.

The hike is about 3 hours long along a mostly flat trail. Although fairly easy, the trail is very rustic as it is not used often.

Cost: $50 per person adults; $25 per person children ages 6-11. Rates plus 13% tax. Free for children under 6.

Offered: 8:00 a.m. 

Duration: 3-4 hours

Includes: Bilingual naturalist guide, entrance fee, and fruit snack.

*Transportation is not included. You will meet at the Reserve. If you need transport, it can be arranged for an additional charge. Leave a Customer Note and we will email you a quote.

**To learn more about our experience using this guide, read our post, Hiking the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge.