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Dayne_S, Sept 2026
Costa Rica 2026
What an amazing group of folks. Experienced things I never thought would be possible. It was only my partner and I, we had such an amazing experience, from seeing the spider monkeys, snorkeling, and trying fresh scallops and oysters straight from the sea. These guys know what’s up.
Jessica_J, Jul 2026
Boat tour with kids
Very kid friendly. You get to swim with the bioluminescence/phytoplankton so make sure you wear a swim suit and bring dry cool others/towel. The kids loved it! (We have a 4 y/o and 8 y/o) You get to tour the small islands as well and see the birds. We actually saved a bird from the water that couldn’t swim.
Jacob_S, Jul 2026
Eddy was awesome and the...
Eddy was awesome and the bioluminescence was amazing. We opted to switch to a boat ride instead of the kayaks (he had both). While the kayaks would have been quite, we had a better time on the boats because we could cover more distance. Eddy gave us a great time. He spoke great English and explain some of the science behind. Had a great time and highly recommend. Also, get there a few minutes early for a beautiful sunset.
Judy_H, May 2026
Definitely snorkel with El Gecko!!
If you love boats, swimming and snorkeling this is a definite must do! Our guides showed us beaches, rocks and pelicans before we anchored to snorkel. We tried two spots and were given a lot of time to look at the colourful fish. We were taken to a private beach where we were served fresh fruit, drinks and lunch. They took great care to find an alternative lunch for 2 of us who can’t have gluten. Very much appreciated. We were given the perfect amount of time to explore the beach before we had to head back.
We couldn’t speak the same language as our guides and it worked out just fine. We preferred this company as we were not a part of the busy beach and larger groups. Well worth it!
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.
Cy_G, Mar 2026
Excellent tour for...
Excellent tour for visiting Tortuga Island and snorkel. From start to finish a perfectly organized, well balanced, great day of adventure and fun! Staff was incredible, professional and very welcoming! Manuel was amazing! He took the time to give us better directions back to Playa Coyote at the end of our adventure filled, fun day! Highly recommend! Great value! Lunch that was provided was exceptional!
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.
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.
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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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