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Discover Nicoya Peninsula bioluminescence on an after-dark kayak tour in Paquera Bay, where you’ll see glowing algae in the water all around you. Exploring by kayak means you can enjoy the natural phenomenon without the distracting noise of a motor, and you’ll spark bursts of sparkling light each time you dip your paddle into water where bioluminescent algae are present.
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Bioluminescent Kayak Tour
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Explore the vibrant underwater world at Tortuga Island with this full-day snorkeling adventure. Begin with a scenic 50-minute boat ride where you may spot playful dolphins and majestic rays. Once on the island, dive into crystal-clear waters teeming with beautiful marine life, including angelfish and spotted eagle rays. Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch on the stunning white sand beach before your afternoon of relaxation or adventure. Whether you choose to hike, swim, or rent a kayak, the day promises to be filled with fun under the sun. - Full-day snorkeling tour including transportation from Mal Pais, or Santa Teresa - Bilingual guides and all snorkeling gear provided - Enjoy a BBQ lunch featuring fresh fish, chicken, or veggies - Relax on the beach or engage in various activities after snorkeling - ZumaTours official operator
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Tortuga Island Snorkeling Boat Tour from Santa Teresa Costa Rica
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We are more than glad to provide a lifetime time experience at the Gulf of Nicoya Paquera, This is a bay so the water is very calm which makes it perfect for Kayaking. We normally get to enjoy an amazing sunset, while paddling 800 meters, where we can appreciate the ferry, and some islands as Isla Chiquita and Isla Jesucitas. We will take you to the biggest concentration of bioluminescence, where you will be able to see and touch it. It is just amazing, we have not found words to describe this unique experience. The kayaking tour will be from 5:45 pm to 7:30 pm when we get back
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Double Kayak Bioluminescence Tour in Costa Rica
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Nature-loving travelers will enjoy this full-day, small-group snorkeling tour to Isla Tortuga. After a boat ride to the island and views of some dramatic rock formations, you’ll stop to snorkel in the clear waters around a volcanic reef. Look out for tropical fish including angelfish, moray eels, needlefish, and spotted eagle rays. Finish with some relaxing time on the white-sand beaches of the island and a refreshing fruit snack.
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Isla Tortuga Snorkeling Tour
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Learn to surf at the most beautiful and best spot, Playa Hermosa de Santa Teresa, with our professional multilingual surf instructors! Enjoy Costa Rica’s nature and live the pura vida surf experience.
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Private Surf Lesson in Playa Hermosa Santa Teresa
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Ideal for travelers interested in learning how to surf, or beginners who haven’t brought the right gear, this surf lesson provides boards and everything you need to improve your surfing skills. Meet your instructor directly at Hermosa Beach, considered one of the top surf spots for beginners, and start with stretching exercises and short lessons on surf etiquette and rules. Then, get in the water and learn to catch your first waves.
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Surf Lessons, Santa Teresa North, Costa Rica
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Bioluminescence is one of the things you should experience during your holiday in Costa Rica. We will kayak through the bay of Paquera and pass some islands. As we start our tour before sunset, we often experience some incredible views in the sky what gives an extra addition to our tour and we go on shore to one of the small beaches where you are able to take a swim if you like. As we operate in small groups, we can give a more personal attention to our clients.
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2-Hours Bioluminescence Tour by Kayak in Paquera
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Spend an unforgettable morning inshore fishing off Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula with a private fishing charter. The experienced crew knows the best waters to catch yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, roosterfish, wahoo, snapper, and more, so you can maximize your haul. Plus, look for other marine life such as dolphins and whales, and see remote parts of the coastline unknown to most travelers.
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Inshore Fishing trip in Santa Teresa
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Tour de pesca alrededor de la costa de Mal País y Santa Teresa. También podemos observar mucha vida Mariana cómo Delfines, Manta rayas, Tortugas, Ballenas etc.. Los pescados capturados los pueden llevar para la cena y disfrutar de su frescura. Nunca comerás un pescado tan fresco. Si sueñas con pescar un Atún, Mahí Mahí, Roosterfish y algún otro pez del pacífico está es tu opción.
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Inshore Fishing trip 4 hours
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If you’ve always wanted to learn to surf, or to improve on basic skills, Santa Teresa or Hermosa Beaches are great places to do so. Choose from a beginner, intermediate, or advanced 90-minute lesson with a private instructor to boost your confidence and your skills. Receive personalized attention from your instructor so you can learn the most in a short time.
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Private Surf lessons in Santa Teresa Beach
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The best bioluminescence tour in Costa Rica, and the safest when living a unique experience, you will be given a very detailed talk on how bioluminescence works. Guaranteed tour. Note: 7 days before the full moon the bioluminescence is a little less bright since the moon is brighter, that is, we will be able to see a little less bioluminescence for this date.
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Eddy's Bioluminescence Reserve in Punta Cuchillos
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Witness the enchanting beauty of Costa Rica's coastline on the Sunset and Bioluminescence Tour. As the sun sets over the Pacific, embark on a magical evening where shimmering waters come alive with bioluminescent organisms. This tour combines natural wonder with a serene atmosphere, perfect for nature lovers and those seeking a unique experience. Enjoy knowledgeable insights from expert guides, ensuring a memorable adventure as you explore the vibrant marine ecosystem. - Experience a stunning sunset followed by a captivating bioluminescence display - Ideal for nature enthusiasts and couples looking for a romantic outing - Led by experienced guides providing insights into local ecology - Tour duration includes both sunset viewing and nighttime exploration
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Tortuga Island Sunset and Bioluminescence Tour from Santa Teresa
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Saltwater surf co. Is located in the beautiful town of Santa Teresa in Costa Rica, one of the best surfing destinations in the world. Our surf instructors are certified by (ISA) international surfing association Beach rescue lifeguard and Institution Costa Rican of Tourism (ICT) Our mission is to educate inspire and empower people to a greater sense of awareness and knowledge through surfing. It is our job to help you feel comfortable, confident and have fun out there. Lessons can be 1 on 1 or for a group up to 12 people.
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Specialized Group Surf Lesson in Playa Hermosa
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Bioluminescence is one of the things you should experience during your holiday in Costa Rica. We will kayak through the bay of Paquera and pass some islands. As we start our tour before sunset, we often experience some incredible views in the sky what gives an extra addition to our tour. As we operate only in small groups we can give a more personal attention to our clients if required. This tour is not private.
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Paquera Bioluminescence Tour by Kayak
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The tours are designed to enjoy nature and at the same time become part of the conservation programs carried out on site, with your support, you manage to finance the different projects to help the nature of the area. The operation is 100% Carbon Neutral, the only company in the area with this distinction. In the tours learn about the management of different marine and terrestrial ecosystems. The staff is from the area. With more than 25 years of experience in the activity of sustainable tourism. You visit a beach with fewer tourists compared to the main beach, so you can enjoy the tranquility of a wonderful and famous place worldwide. Prescription snorkeling masks are available for people with some difficulty seeing, which allows to increase their experience.
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Turtle Islands Snorkeling and Wildlife Refuge Curu
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Learn to surf at the most beautiful and best spot, Playa Hermosa de Santa Teresa, with our professional multilingual surf instructors and meet and share this new experience with others in our group lessons! Enjoy Costa Rica’s nature and live the Pura Vida surf experience!
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Group Surf Lessons in Playa Hermosa Santa Teresa
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Fishing in our waters is one of the best in Latin America, Costa Rica is famous for its large number of billfish and pelagic fish in general. With our great experience and professional team we will make your fishing day the best of your lives. Our 30 foot long boat will make you feel very comfortable and safe while taking you to where the fish you want to catch are: Sailfish, Marlin, Mahí Mahí, Yellowfin Tuna. Everyone could be part of your Fishing and make your dream come true. With the most experience in the area, we are sure that we will do our best so that you have a great day at sea. Our Fishing equipment is of the highest range and will not disappoint you. Not only is fishing an attraction, we can also see Turtles, Manta Rays and Dolphins during our Fishing trips and depending on the season we also see Whales. So fun is guaranteed, come and enjoy, it will be a pleasure for us to have you on board.
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Offshore Fishing trip (Deep sea fishing)
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our group class. Ideal for all levels, you will learn to read the waves, improve your technique and connect with the ocean in a relaxed and fun environment. Share the energy of the group, laugh, challenge yourself and live an authentic experience guided by Juan, our main instructor, is a surfer with more than 20 years of experience teaching in Santa Teresa and a lifetime dedicated to the sea. It is certified as a lifesaver and backed by the local surf association, ensuring professionalism and safety. ✨Because not only will you learn to surf, but you will live an authentic, safe and personalized experience. We adapt each class to the level of the student – beginner, intermediate or advanced – to ensure a real and fun evolution.
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Group Surf Lesson in Santa Teresa
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There are only a few places in the world where bioluminescence can be seen year round. And luckily for travelers to the Nicoya Peninsula there is one such place here. Bioluminescence is a light created by living organisms through a chemical reaction, biological light. In the gulf it is the algae that create this magical effect. Upon being disturbed, the algae give off a burst of light. Since there are millions of them it looks like sparkles in the water. The wavelengths are in the blue to green area and depending on the amount of algae it will appear as bluish or greenish sparkles. One of the best ways to see this phenomenon is to get a look from above, and kayaking is a great way to see it well. The algae will stick to your paddle, your hand or floating debris glowing for many seconds if you encounter a strong patch. When you kayak over shallow areas, fish will be scared up and it looks like fireworks under water as they take off, leaving a trail of “fairy dust” in their wake.
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Bioluminescent Kayak Tour
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Enjoy a peaceful yet invigorating end to the day with a two-hour evening kayaking tour from Paquera. After a safety briefing, take to the water in your kayak and watch the sky turn orange and pink as the sun sets. Once it’s dark, paddle by the light of the moon or, if it’s cloudy, you may be able to see the magnificent bioluminescence in the water.
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Paquera Sunset and Full Moon Kayak Tour
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Kayaking is a great way to explore, and this area has both islands, tidal beaches and mangroves. We have good sit-inside touring kayaks with rudders, which are rare in Costa Rica. We rent the kayaks for self-supported tours to experienced kayakers. This is quite unique in Costa Rica as most kayak adventures are group tours with guides. We rent the kayaks for a day or multiple days for those that would like to great adventure with camping along the way - or sleep in cabins along the coast. We have 15 years of experience kayaking these waters, and have a huge selection of routes, places to explore and recommendations for where to camp or cabins close to the water. The Gulf of Nicoya is an amazing place to kayak. Mostly it is sheltered from the wind, has near-shore islands within an easy paddle, and a varied bird, fish and animal life. The tidal difference is big here which makes for some nice challenges planning the routes. There is no better way to get close to nature!
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Sea kayak rental - create our own adventure
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We have 15+ years experience in the area and really enjoy putting our clients on the fish. We will take you along the breathtaking coastline and rugged rock islands like Negritos and Isla Tortuga. Thomas is a marine biologist and he will point out local wildlife that we come across. We regularly spot and can get up close and personal with dolphins, turtles, various sea birds and in the season, whales as well. You will be surrounded by amazing nature and sea creatures as you are enjoying the thrill of fishing these tropical waters. The fishing grounds are close by and the variety of fish is incredible. Just a few minutes from the departure point it is possible to catch fish up to 300 lbs! We also care about the environment and encourage catch and release but you are free to take a couple back for the BBQ:-) This trip is for anyone who enjoys being on the water and fish, from novices to seasoned veterans. We are also family friendly and love showing children the art of fishing.
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Inshore fishing | Big fish and fun times
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Explore the vibrant mangrove ecosystem of Curú on this immersive 3-hour kayak tour. Paddle through serene jungle estuaries, where the tranquility of your surroundings allows for exceptional wildlife sightings—far beyond what a boat cruise can offer. As a wildlife refuge, Curú provides a protected habitat for diverse marine life, making this tour an ideal choice for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. With expert guidance, you’ll receive comprehensive instruction on kayak usage and safety, ensuring a fun and secure experience for all skill levels. - Discover the unique wildlife of Curú's mangrove ecosystem by kayak - Paddle through quiet estuaries for optimal animal sightings - Enjoy a fully guided experience with safety and kayak instruction - Ideal for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers of all skill levels
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Kayak Tour of Curú's Mangrove and Bay Ecosystem
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This is a unique tour in Cabuya, Nicoya Peninsula, for people who like adventure at sea, where we will visit the beautiful island of Cabuya at high tide making a quiet visit without people on the island, we will also have a stop to swim if you want.
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Kayak Tour Island Cabuya
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