Monkey Mangrove Tour
Only 20 minutes from Manuel Antonio and about 40 minutes from Jaco Beach, our Monkey Mangrove Tour provides non-stop smiles. This is a truly exotic experience that can be enjoyed by adventurers of all ages and activity levels.
Gliding through the Damas mangroves on our riverboat is a safe and wonderful experience for nature lovers, families with small children and anyone else who wants to experience interacting with wild white-faced capuchin monkeys first-hand.
Witness curious white-faced capuchin monkeys in their incredible natural mangrove habitat
Get Up Close with Costa Rica's Monkeys
Immerse yourself in a thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime adventure through the lush, swampy mangrove forest near Damas Island on Costa Rica's Pacific coast. This vibrant tropical habitat teems with wild monkeys and a dazzling array of other wildlife. The mangrove is a mesmerizing landscape of towering trees, colorful flowers, tropical plants, and the iconic tangle of exposed tree roots skirting the brackish waters.
Costa Rica is home to only four species of monkeys, and our Mangrove Monkey Boat Tour brings you face-to-face with the curious white-faced capuchins. Glide smoothly along the serene mangrove river in our shaded passenger boat, the perfect vantage point to observe the rich flora and fauna of the monkeys' natural habitat. Every tour is guided by a knowledgeable bilingual guide, providing fascinating insights and highlighting the unique creatures that inhabit the mangrove.
Unforgettable Wildlife Encounter
The best way to experience this Costa Rican Monkey Tour is to keep your eyes and ears open! From vibrant red crabs popping out of muddy burrows, to sloths lazily perched high in the trees, and green basilisk lizards dashing across the water – the mangrove is alive with constant motion and excitement.
The thrill intensifies as your guide mimics the calls of wild Costa Rican monkeys, drawing their attention to your boat. High above, monkey families peer down with keen interest. When the boat pauses, the natural curiosity of the white-faced capuchin monkeys is sparked. As they approach, your guide will offer hands-on instructions for interacting safely with these fascinating creatures. Get ready for an up-close and personal encounter like no other!
Join the Fun, Experience the Extraordinary
Feel the thrill as curious white-faced capuchin monkeys descend from the trees, bringing smiles to everyone around. Our guests delight in the gentle sensation of these small monkeys climbing over them. While these monkeys are wild, they are accustomed to the mangrove boats that glide through their protected habitat. With a bit of cooperation from our furry friends, you might get multiple opportunities to interact with them during the tour.
Adventure Tours Costa Rica ensures all wildlife tours are conducted safely and respectfully, so while we can't promise specific animal interactions, we guarantee countless "wow" moments and endless photo opportunities on this riverboat mangrove tour.
With no age requirement, even your youngest adventurers will treasure the memory of spotting monkeys, or perhaps having one sit on their head! If you're near Jaco Beach, Los Suenos, Manuel Antonio, or Quepos, Costa Rica, don't miss out on this extraordinary tour.
Home to hundreds of Costa Rica white-faced capuchin monkeys, you don't want to miss this experience. Reserve your spot today!
