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- Spanish
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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
Itinerary
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Meet your guide at Cabinas Las Olas in Playa Avellanas. After a brief introduction, set out on foot to explore the coastal habitats nearby.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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