Carara National Park & Tárcoles River
Puntarenas

Carara National Park & Tárcoles River

6 hoursMax Group: 12ModeratePuntarenas

A naturalist-led Carara forest walk paired with a wildlife cruise through the Tárcoles mangroves.

Carara protects the transition between Costa Rica’s dry and humid Pacific forests and is an important habitat for scarlet macaws and many other birds. Walk an accessible trail with a naturalist guide before cruising the Tárcoles River and mangroves. Species are wild, so sightings vary by season and conditions.

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Transport, guide and the listed admissions or activities. Recommended when advance spaces must be secured.

$139/ adult

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Transport + guide

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Tour Highlights

  • Official Carara National Park entrance
  • Professional naturalist guide
  • Tárcoles River and mangrove cruise
  • Lunch included

Day Itinerary

  1. 1

    00:00

    Depart Puntarenas for Carara

  2. 2

    01:00

    Guided Carara National Park trail

  3. 3

    03:05

    Lunch and transfer to the river

  4. 4

    04:10

    Tárcoles wildlife and mangrove cruise

  5. 5

    06:00

    Return to the cruise pier

What's Included

  • Round-trip port transportation in a LoaTours air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional guide in English or Spanish; German on request
  • All listed entrances and activities
  • Bottled water and fresh fruit
  • Cruise-schedule monitoring and return-time buffer

Not Included

  • Alcoholic drinks, souvenirs and personal purchases
  • Gratuities

Meeting Point

Outside the Puntarenas cruise pier exit — your guide will hold a LoaTours sign. The exact point and guide contact are reconfirmed before arrival.

Your guide will meet you at this location.

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