Bioluminescence Experience from Curú Wildlife Refuge

4.1 (21 reviews) Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Duration2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

The bioluminescence tour begins at 5 p.m. at Curú Beach, from there we depart on a motor boat on a 15-minute trip to the Tortuga Islands to enjoy a white sand beach without other tourists from other tour companies. We share a snack of fruits and soft drinks while watching the sunset and the turquoise sea.
We have offered a quality tour since 2000. We are direct descendants of the founder of the Curú Wildlife Refuge.
We invest in a conservation and management project of the different ecosystems within Curú and in the Paquera Responsible Fishing Area.
Clients can arrive to Curú early in the afternoon to enjoy nature and wild animals within Curú, you can enjoy monkeys, deer, coatis, iguanas and other wild animals.
We offer an interactive tour where you can bathe in the sea at night with bioluminescence.

What's included

  • Right of entry to the Curú Wildlife Refuge
  • fruits and soft drinks
  • Round trip boat transfer to Tortuga Island
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Parking for the vehicle inside the Curú Shelter while doing the activity
  • Alcoholic Beverages

What to expect

At the Curú Wildlife Refuge (starting point of the tour) where you can observe nature such as deer, monkeys, coatis, etc., the payment for the tour already includes the right to enter the Curú Refuge, parking, bathrooms and use of the Curú trails before the tour start time.
The sunset and bioluminescence tour begins at Curu Beach at 5 p.m. and goes by outboard motor boat to the Tortuga Islands in a 15-minute trip. We make a stop at the white sand beach of the Tortuga Islands to enjoy the sunset and a snack of fruit and soft drinks. When it gets dark, we move with the boat to look for the best spot to see the bioluminescence. We stopped with the boat to explain the phenomenon and the factors that produce it. Bioluminescence can be observed, either from the boat or by swimming in the sea to better see the phenomenon. You can put on the snorkeling mask (included in the tour) to better see the phenomenon. Once the phenomenon is seen, we head to Curú beach where there are showers, parking, and restrooms for clients, ending the activity at approximately 7:30 p.m.

  1. Curu
  2. Tortuga Island

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

2.5 kilometers from the entrance of the Curú Refuge, heading east, is the vehicle parking, the Curu administration office and our offices for the meeting and departure point of the tour.

End point

2.5 kilometers from the entrance of the Curú Refuge, heading east, is the vehicle parking, the Curu administration office and our offices for the meeting and departure point of the tour.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • There are life jackets for all ages.

Cancellation policy

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

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4.1 (21)

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