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| Kayaking the Pacific coast is a great activity that | | | | Visitors to Manuel Antonio also are given an |
| provides a unique perspective of Costa Rica´s | | | | extremely unique opportunity to kayak through |
| biodiversity try says Costa Rica for Less experts | | | | the mangroves and protected inland waterways |
| Kayaking is a super popular pass time in Costa | | | | of Damas Estuary. This tour is very relaxed and |
| Rica. There are hundreds of great locations but | | | | can be done at your own pace as to not miss |
| here are seven of the best along the Pacific | | | | the elements of the biodiversity you would like to |
| Coastline including the unique opportunity to kayak | | | | see. This tour can either be done in the shade |
| the protected mangroves of Manuel Antonio by | | | | of the tropical forest by day or during the |
| night! | | | | forest´s nocturnally vibrant life of the night. If |
| From Corcovado: | | | | you decide to venture through this Costa Rican |
| Most kayaking tours in this region leave at 6am | | | | paradise by day, your tour will also include a |
| so be forewarned! These are two great trips | | | | ´Tico styled´ breakfast, lunch or dinner at a |
| for kayakers of all levels that offer very different | | | | local Manuel Antonio restaurant. The night tour is |
| benefits. The first option is that you kayak and | | | | a fantastic and unique. Nearly seventy percent |
| snorkel on the Marino Ballena National Park´s | | | | of mangroves and jungle eco-systems are |
| coast line. This breath-taking Pacific coast tour | | | | nocturnal so why would you not want to go on |
| casts off inside the park where you will paddle to | | | | this unforgettable journey! Not only will you be |
| Ballena Island. Here you will have the opportunity | | | | trained and have a guide with you to help you |
| to explore the island´s caves on foot or snorkel | | | | spot local nocturnal creatures and flora throughout |
| around the island to observe the Pacific´s marine | | | | the rainforest and mangroves, you will be |
| fauna before heading back to the main land. | | | | extremely comfortable in your open-seat kayak |
| The second option is a kayaking trip through the | | | | taking in the wonders of the night. |
| mangrove forests of Hatillos Mangrove Swamp. | | | | Tamarindo |
| This tour offers an opportunity for you to see a | | | | If you and/or your family like snorkeling you will |
| wide range of wildlife and flora all around you as | | | | love the kayak and snorkel tours in Tamarindo |
| you paddle through the canals of the swamp. This | | | | that go to the infamous white sanded beach, El |
| is a great opportunity to acquire a different | | | | Capitan. The exotic coral and fish are all around |
| perspective of the biodiversity of Costa Rica and | | | | you for the entire journey. If you would like a |
| enjoy the sounds of the forest and the light | | | | great family activity that is good for all ages you |
| splashing of water. | | | | should definitely talk to a tour operator about this |
| From: Manuel Antonio | | | | relaxing kayaking trip! |
| The coastline of Manuel Antonio is phenomenal | | | | But if you want less marine life and more tropical |
| without a doubt. There is a kayaking tour that | | | | forest, you may want to consider the Estero |
| allows you to fully take in this Pacific beauty. | | | | kayak trip instead. This tour takes nature lovers |
| Casting off in comfortable open-seat kayaks from | | | | between Tamarindo and Playa Grande to the |
| Pez Vela Marine in Quepos you will cruise along | | | | estuary for two and a half hours of bliss. Your |
| the coast. When you arrive at the hidden treasure | | | | guide will help you spot crocodiles, iguanas, marine |
| of Biezans Bay, a hidden beach, you will have | | | | birds, flora and marine life as you travel the |
| the opportunity to swim and snorkel along the | | | | Nicoya Peninsula. |
| coral reefs with your guide. After a refreshing | | | | Theses are only a select few of the best |
| swim, you will continue your kayaking adventure | | | | locations for tourist seeking kayaking opportunities |
| to the sounds of the exotic birds of Manuel | | | | on the Pacific coastline of Costa Rica. Which |
| Antonio National Park while you hover over the | | | | ever one you choose, you will not be sorry! You |
| reserve´s local aquatic marine life. Your lunch | | | | will go home with a priceless perspective of the |
| will be served at a local beach restaurant in Manuel | | | | beauty this Central American paradise offers. |