Top Caribbean Coast Nature Walks

If you're keen to explore the tropical trails of the Cahuita National Park but don't know where to get started, this small-group hiking tour is an excellent option. Spend a couple of hours with a local guide as you explore a route that ends at the beach. You might even spot a sloth or monkeys. When you're done, head back to your starting point accompanied by your guide, or stay to relax by the water (then return on your own).

1. Canoe tour: Duration 2 hours On the canoe tour we can navigate the Tortuguero canals, observe a wide variety of animals, and enjoy a privileged view. 2. Night Tour (November to June) or Turtle Spawning (July to October): Duration 2 hours With the help of the best certified guides, we will be able to walk in the forest during the night, and observe the animals that interact in the dark. 3. Tour viewpoint: Duration 2 hours It is a small dormant volcano that formed approximately 1.8 billion years ago, has an altitude of 119 meters. On this tour, we will reach the highest point of the Caribbean coast, where we will enjoy a spectacular view. 4. Hike trail day: Duration 2 hours On the day walk we will enter the trails of the national park and we will appreciate a great variety of flora and fauna.

This tour offers a unique experience, which consists of observing the spawning process of sea turtles; It is an incredible natural phenomenon and that without a doubt you should do if you visit Tortuguero. We do not interfere and do not touch the animals. We observe from a distance and allow its natural cycle.

Immerse yourself in nature on the Caribbean coast with a hike in the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge—and leave the logistics to someone else. Join a small-group to trek along a mountain path in a tropical rainforest, spotting wildlife like monkeys, birds, reptiles, and sloths along the way. Explore the pristine parts of Costa Rica’s natural paradise on this off-the-beaten path adventure.

Discover the incredible biodiversity of Cahuita National Park on a guided walking experience led by a passionate local wildlife guide. This tour combines expert wildlife spotting, cultural insight, and a deep appreciation for nature. Using a professional telescope, guests enjoy close and respectful observation of monkeys, sloths, tropical birds, butterflies, iguanas, and occasionally snakes and frogs — offering excellent photography opportunities without disturbing the animals. With years of experience guiding in the Caribbean region, I help visitors understand animal behavior, ecosystems, and conservation efforts in a clear and engaging way. The walk takes place at a relaxed pace, allowing time to fully enjoy the lush vegetation, coastal scenery, and rich wildlife. Small groups ensure a more personal and immersive experience, making it ideal for families, nature lovers, and photography enthusiasts.

Nature your way: varied tours and prices that suit you: We invite you to participate in a canoe expedition through the canals of the National Park, with guide and oars, to observe the local biodiversity in a memorable experience. Walking tour to the National Park : an excursion designed to observe and photograph various species in their natural habitat. Turtle Spawning Tour – The turtles’ spawning is observed and the different processes they perform when arriving at the beach to spawn, a unique event that occurs once a year.

Walk through the jungle at night and actively serch for wildlife with your guide. This is not just a walk - you'll learn how to spot animals that most people miss. During the tour, you may see frogs, sleeping lizards, spiders, bats, and other nocturnal creatures hidden in the forest. Our main goal is to find the famous red-eyed leaf frog - One of Tortuguero's Iconic species. This is an easy, relaxed walk (about 1.5 km) at a slow pace, with time to observe, take photos, and ask questions. The tour is safe, and animals are always observed at a respectful distance. Flashlights are provided, and your guide will help you understand animal behavior and how to find wildlife on your own.

"Become an ocean keeper for one night." Join our certified guides on an overnight turtle watching expedition in your natural habitat. We use red light technology to protect your surroundings while you enjoy a unique show in the world. ✅ Expert Guides | ✅ Small Groups | ✅ Environmental Commitment

Enjoy a private experience along Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast that combines a peaceful horseback ride with a guided wildlife walk in Cahuita National Park. Ride along quiet paths and the beach at a relaxed pace, on friendly, well-trained horses suited for all experience levels. After the ride, explore the park on foot with a naturalist guide, walking along shaded trails and the coastline while spotting white-faced monkeys, sloths, iguanas, raccoons, tropical birds, and butterflies. This private tour offers personalized attention and a balanced mix of outdoor activity, wildlife, and scenic beauty—ideal for nature lovers, couples, and families.

If you're visiting Costa Rica between the months of July and October, you'll want to experience Tortuguero National Park on this guided evening tour. At the park, which is located in Limón Province on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast, you'll learn about the life cycle of sea turtles. Tortuguero is one of their main nesting beaches. Here, you'll get to witness the spawning processes.

Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! This tour, offered only during the turtle season June-October, allows you to witness firsthand turtle eggs being laid at night. It is an exclusive opportunity here in the Caribbean region of Latin America. Tortuguero is the ancestral beach where the Green Sea Turtle and other species of sea turtles have spawned on the beach since time immemorial. It's a must-see!

Explore the Costa Rican jungle at night on this short guided walking tour in Tortuguero National Park. You’ll join your tour guide after sun set and wander the open trails where you’ll typically spot nocturnal creatures like snakes and frog species, as well as opossums, sloths, lizards, and tamanduas (a type of anteater).

Discover the magic of the Tortuguero jungle in the night light. This night tour will allow you to explore the jungle when most animals wake up and become active. With the help of a knowledgeable local guide, you could observe vibrantly colored frogs, snakes, frogs, sloths and many other wildlife secrets that are only revealed at sunset. An authentic, safe and adventure-filled experience that connects you to nature in a unique and unforgettable way.

Discover what makes Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica special with this small-group guided day walk on the Jaguar Trail. Walk with your certified naturalist guide as they explain the park’s natural history and point out local flora and fauna to you. Places on this tour are limited to 10 participants. Entrance fees to the national park are not included.

This guided tour is the perfect introduction for any traveler visiting Puerto Viejo for the first time. Discover local nature. Learn about history, and geology on a tour suitable for all ages and skill levels. Choose between morning or afternoon departures, and enjoy the chance to see sloths and visit a secret viewpoint. After an informative instruction about everything you need to know about traveling in Puerto Viejo we will start the walk along an easy trail. Watch for wildlife along the way: crabs, howler monkeys, iguanas, sloths, and a diverse range of sea birds. As we walk, hear stories about the geological structure of the caribbean of Costa Rica, and find out what makes this place so unique. Go back in time and learn the history of the first settlements, pirates stories and the Bribri indigenous people. We finish at a view point with an incredible panoramic view of the Caribbean Sea and Cocles island before we walk back looking for more wildlife.

1. Night Jungle : Duration 2 hours With the help of the best certified guides, we will be able to walk in the forest at night, and observe the animals that interact in the dark. 2. Canoe Tour : Duration 2 hours On the canoe tour we can navigate the Tortuguero canals, observe a wide variety of animals, and enjoy a privileged view. 3. Turtle Spawning Tour: Duration 2 hours (July to October) Live a unique experience witnessing the spawning of the Green Turtle on the beaches of Tortuguero. On a guided night walk, you will witness one of the most impressive natural spectacles in the world. ✨ Unforgettable experience National Park Trails (November to June) The opportunity to tour Tortuguero National Park with an expert guide who will help you identify and observe fauna in total freedom. Every hike is different, as the tropical forest always surprises with monkeys, sloths, reptiles and birds in its natural environment.

Hike through a cacao forest and learn all about sustainably-produced chocolate from bean to bar on this chocolate tour from Limon. Taste single-origin chocolates from around Costa Rica, try cacao in its pure ceremonial form, and even make your own bar in the “Chocolate Creation Lab.” At the end of the tour, you have the chance to purchase ethically-produced chocolate at a discounted price.

Tortuguero is one of the most important nesting sites for Atlantic Green Sea Turtles in the Caribbean during the months of July to October. During the night at high tide, the females come to lay their eggs. This is a unique experience that will provide priceless memories. Our Naturalist Guide will share learned secrets and expertise about this marine species and its history in Tortuguero, in a totally natural environment with profound respect for nature. The tour always takes place even if it rains, it cannot be postponed for another day. It's important to understand that the chances of having the opportunity to observe a sea turtle in its natural habitat are high, but the possibility of not seeing one exists. Therefore, please take this opportunity as a gift from Mother Nature. Recommended attire: Wear dark clothes, closed-toe shoes or hiking shoes, rainjacket, insect repellent and reusable water bottle. Cellphones or any other electronic device aren't allow during the tour.

Discover the rich wildlife of the Bribri and Gnobe family project. The night tour in Aventura Verde Indigenous Reserve, venture into the mountains for an intermediate-level walk along a natural trail with a certain level of elevation, where the sounds of the forest come alive at night. Encounter amazing wildlife while enjoying breathtaking views of the town's lights from a scenic viewpoint. The tour concludes with a refreshing fruit snack as you share your favorite moments with fellow travelers. Please bring proper hiking boots or closed walking shoes, and walking gear if necessary. Transportation from Puerto Viejo is included for a hassle-free experience.

Night Show in the Forest. This is an unrivalled opportunity to immerse yourself in the mysterious wildlife that emerges at sunset in the majestic tropical forests. At Nativo Park, we transform the experience of nature at sunset. The night tour offers you the opportunity to observe an amazing diversity of creatures in their natural habitat, including frogs, snakes, lizards and mammals such as kinkajús, coati, canals and ocelots. You can also spot nocturnal birds, such as owls, and a variety of fascinating insects. Costa Rica is also home to iconic and difficult-to-see species, such as the famous red-eyed tree frog, with its distinctive vertical pupils that give a magical touch to the night.

Sendero Jaguar is a hike within Tortuguero National Park, where you will have the opportunity to see birds, monkeys, sloths and mammals in a wild way and in its pure state as is nature, from a professional and entertaining point of view we will provide the best experience, with our telescope photos and videos of the most outstanding moments of the activity will be taken and shared.

- Tours can be in English, German or Spanish - See more wild sloths in 1h than others during their whole vacation - Learn everything about the Costa Rica’s most famous animal - Find sloths no-one else would see! - Your guide is a sloth expert and also works at the nearby rescue center - 100+ five-star-reviews on google maps

This is a package of tours in Tortuguero National Park. Being a package we provide a total experience since in each one of them we will be your friends and we will share incredible experiences. Our guides make these tours unforgettable, you will always need to smile and enjoy every detail, they will teach you to enjoy every moment.