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Angie_L, Apr 2026
Fun guys to be in the surf with
I was with my two athletic 12 year old twins. Richardo was my instructor; he helped me and one other adult. A second instructor had my kids. My kids killed it, switching out front foot multiple times during one wave. The other guy and I did great. We’re not exactly children. Both of us had multiple good runs on the waves. Ricardo had a fun and supportive attitude.
Rajiv_A, Mar 2026
Wonderful experience
It was a wonderful experience. Our tour guide was Mr. Johanny. He did an excellent job; very friendly, patient, and funny. We had never kayaked before. He taught us how to kayak and made us feel comfortable, even in the dark. We end up kayaking for 90 minutes. We highly recommend this experience. It is very easy to take a 3 pm ferry from Puntarenas to Paquera, do the activity, and take the 8 pm ferry back to Puntarenas. This is worth the money. There is not much else to do in Pauqera.
Madison_B, Mar 2026
Fantastic!
I absolutely loved this boat ride! It was more intimate since there was about 10 of us onboard. We got to see beautiful aquatic life while snorkelling and learned a lot about the surrounding islands. Juan was a fabulous captain! This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip.
Mary_J, Feb 2026
Pure Magic
This was nothing short of magical, and one of the highlights of our trip to Costa Rica. Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable. The spray of diamonds in the water anytime anything moved - it was like Disney animation come to life. And if that weren't enough, the billions of stars above in this rural area of CR was a show in and of itself. Our guide also pointed out many different stars and planets and constellations, too. Absolutely wonderful experience. 100% recommended. Do yourself a favor and make this part of your Costa Rican experience.
Sonya_M, Feb 2026
Perfect paced tour - better than the bigger tours!
It was an amazing experience! We ended up being the only people on the tour, so we got a private tour of the islands, and were able to have a lot of time for snorkelling and relaxing on Isla Tortuga! They provided drinks, a sandwich, chips, and lots of fresh fruit! It was all delicious and so much food! The snorkelling spot was really clear and we saw so many different fish. The beach was big and beautiful, and we had so much time to relax and explore. We saw lots of birds, monkeys, and crabs on the beach. We saw other tour boats that all seemed packed and rushed compared to ours. The guides were all really nice and informative!
DeAnne_J, May 2025
Liquid sparkles!
The phase of the moon matters. Best time to see the bioluminesence is when there is no moon. We did not go at the optimal time but it was still pretty spectacular! Eddie did a great job of finding pockets of algae and he was very knowledgeable. It was mesmerizing for me and I highly recommend the tour.
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Once a small village with no stoplights, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, is a bustling beach town filled with surfers, yogis, and plenty of friendly Tico guides specializing in Santa Teresa tours. Embark a boat cruise to Tortuga Island on a Monday, kayak after dark through the Nicoya Peninsula’s glowing algae on a Tuesday, and wrap things up with learning how to surf on a Wednesday. Expert guides can also take you deep-sea fishing on the Pacific or horseback riding on sand so soft you’ll want to take it home. But don’t—memories and photos make for the best Santa Teresa souvenirs.
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