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Avellanas Wildlife Walk

Tamarindo · Guanacaste & the Gold Coast

Avellanas Wildlife Walk

5.0from 57 traveler ratings2h 45m

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About this experience

Join us for a 2.5-hour walk through the forests and paths of Avellanas, discovering the amazing wildlife and unique plants of our coastal neighborhood. We’ll explore a 2-mile loop, revealing hidden trails and spots unfamiliar even to locals. Expect sightings of vocal monkeys, colorful tropical birds, and tiny crustaceans nestled between the tides - Walk through 4 different ecosystems: forest edge, mangroves, estuary, and intertidal beach - Spot fascinating wildlife that lives in the area - Learn the story behind Avellanas' iconic landmark bridge - Discover why the mangrove forests are one the richest ecosystems of planet earth - Help protect these habitats with a quick trail clean-up during our tour.

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Getting there

Meets at

We will meet right at the Restaurant of Cabinas Las Olas, I will always contact you prior the tour to coordinate meeting up.

Where

Playa Avellanas

What you'll do

  1. Begin exploring the Tropical Dry Forest, spotting birds, mammals, and reptiles.

    Drive past, no stop

  2. Enter the Mangrove Forest and estuary, where freshwater meets saltwater, creating a rich habitat for diverse wildlife.

    Drive past, no stop

  3. Cross the estuary where the rivers meet the ocean. *during high tide hours we can get wet all the way to the waist

    Drive past, no stop

  4. Walk the beach discovering shellfish and sand dollars in the intertidal zone.

    Drive past, no stop

  5. Finish the walk reaching the iconic Rochelles Mangrove Bridge, a symbol of conservation.

    Drive past, no stop

What's included

Included

  • $2pp donation to the Mangrove Consevation Program
  • Full Access to the Avellanas Mangrove Bridge
  • Naturalist or Biologist Guide
  • 1% of sales in go to the NGO Funga Conservation
  • Optical Equipment (Spotting Scope or Binoculars)

Not included

  • Snacks
  • Bottled water

Good to know

  • Moderate fitness needed
  • Public transport nearby

Guided in en, es.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
3 more notes
  • Swimwear or Light Clothes
  • Strap Sandals (Teva´s, Chaco´s, Keen´s, etc. we may walk in muddy trails and cross the estuary
  • Sun Protection

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

The operator may cancel for poor weather, with a full refund or reschedule.

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