Avellanas Wildlife Walk near Tamarindo with a Local Naturalist

Duration2h - 3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Most nature tours near Tamarindo explore its estuary. This walk takes you to nearby Playa Avellanas, where local biologist and naturalist guides help you discover coastal forest, mangroves, estuary and beach on foot.

With a group of no more than eight, we take our time to look for wildlife and understand the connections between these habitats. Your guide lives in the area and shares firsthand knowledge of its plants and animals. As we walk, we pick up litter along the route.

The conservation work continues beyond the tour: Oropopo, our guides and the Avellanas community lead a local mangrove conservation project. A $2 contribution per participant is included in your booking.

Options

Private Tour

Private

Public Tour

What's included

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

Snacks
Bottled water

What to expect

20m

Meet your guide at Cabinas Las Olas in Playa Avellanas. After a brief introduction, set out on foot to explore the coastal habitats nearby.
Playa Avellanas
20m

Walk through the forest edge and along a local road that also serves as a wildlife corridor. Your guide pauses to look for birds, monkeys and other animals, and explains the plants you encounter.
Playa Avellanas
30m

Enter the mangrove and estuary to discover where fresh and salt water meet. Look closely for crabs, birds and other wildlife while your guide explains why this habitat matters and shares Oropopo’s local conservation work.

IMPORTANT NOTE: During high tide, you may get wet up to waist level. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
Playa Avellanas
25m

Explore the beach and intertidal zone for the small creatures revealed by the changing tides. Along the way, help pick up litter as a simple way to care for the habitats you have explored.
Playa Avellanas
30m

Finish the walk reaching the iconic Rochelles Mangrove Bridge, a symbol of conservation. Learn its story and take a final look at the mangrove habitat before returning to the meeting point.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Cabinas Las Olas in Playa Avellanas, near Tamarindo. Transportation is not included. Guests must arrange their own transport. Need assistance? Contact Oropopo Experience. We may help coordinate optional private transportation through an independent local provider.

End point

Meet your guide at Cabinas Las Olas in Playa Avellanas, near Tamarindo. Transportation is not included. Guests must arrange their own transport. Need assistance? Contact Oropopo Experience. We may help coordinate optional private transportation through an independent local provider.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Bring Swimwear or Light Clothes
Bring Strap Sandals (Teva´s, Chaco´s, Keen´s, etc. we may walk in muddy trails and cross the estuary
Bring Sun Protection

Cancellation policy

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

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