Tropical Hike in the Gandoca-Manzanillo: Experience the Wildlife and Breathtaking Landscapes

Embark on a tropical hike in the Gandoca-Manzanillo Refuge and immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife. Spot monkeys, birds, reptiles, and sloths in this pristine South Caribbean jungle. Swim in the crystal-clear waters and breathe in the fresh morning air. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gandoca - Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge - They will hike in the refuge and see the exsuverant biodiversity that love there, like mamals, reptils, anfibiants, spiders, bads, tropical plants, among others.
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • A pair of Binoculars
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Guests will be picked up at 7:30 a.m. from the most distant locations, with prior arrangements. Upon reaching the Refuge, a guide will take visitors on a tour of the reserve, allowing them to enjoy the wildlife and natural beauty of its distinctive forest and beaches. Visitors may see three species of monkeys, various birds, reptiles, and sloths while…

Location
J8MR+4P Manzanillo
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sandra_h
Mar 2, 2026
Day Hike with Braulio - We had a fantastic tour of the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife refuge with Braulio! He went above and beyond to locate animals in the refuge that we would never have found on our own. Among the animals we saw were two-toed sloths, yellow-throated toucans, tarantulas and other spiders, strawberry poison frogs, land crabs, hummingbirds and butterflies. Braulio even took us off the main path to find a troop of howler monkeys and a yellow eyelash viper. I would highly recommend this hike and Braulio as your guide!
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Joseph_k
Feb 2, 2026
Nice Backwoods Hike through Gandaco-Manzanillo Refuge - Had a nice hike with Braulio in the Gandaco-Manzanillo refuge. He was very knowledgeable of the area and did a great job taking us quietly off the beaten path through the refuge, spotting lots of birds and animals.
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Aaron
Nov 18, 2025
Exciting and relaxed hike with lots of information about the animals - Very nice and informative, both guides were friendly and knew exactly where to find which animals. In addition, you could take great pictures through their telescope lenses
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Rabbiravi
Oct 29, 2025
Best way to see natural wildlife in Costa Rica! - Braulio created an amazing experience through Manzanillo! He is a very experienced guide and knew all the best spots for viewing all the amazing natural life the Caribbean Costa Rica has to offer. He is very knowledgeable and was very excited to share his country with us. It was such a lovely way to spend the morning, he even provided us with watermelon! This is a hike anyone can do, but you really need a local to know how to spot animals. I'm very happy we found Braulio!
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Darryn_s
Oct 22, 2025
Brauillo gives a great tour of the refuge - Brauillo was a wonderful guide and we were able to see all sorts of different flora and fauna. He even took close up pictures of animals and sent them to us. There are dozens of small paths in the jungle, and it was imperative to have a guide. Brauillo grew up in the area and knows it well. We felt very safe with him. I would highly recommend this tour and this guide. A great introduction to Costa Rica!
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Julia_s
Oct 19, 2025
Fully recommended - We had a great hike through Manzanillo with Braulio! He is a very knowledgable guide, who knows everything about the wildlife of the refuge. We could not recommend the experience more!
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Ellis_m
May 11, 2025
Amazing off the track hike! - This tour was an excellent, off the track, educational hike where we had the opportunity to see tons of animals including sloths, snakes, toucans, monkeys, woodpeckers and so much more! Braulio was so friendly and really knowledgeable about the local area and all the wildlife. I’d highly recommend this tour anyone that’s in the area!
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Ozelle2023
Apr 12, 2025
Authentic experience! - Wow, what a hike!! This was a true authentic jungle experience! Braulio took us off the beaten path and showed us a variety of wildlife and critters I wouldn't have spotted on my own. We took our time hiking the area, and learned a lot along the way. Braulio is an amazing guide and so fun to be around! He is patient, accommodating, kind, and a walking encyclopedia of all the flora and fauna!! I had an amazing time and I highly recommend booking this tour. You won't regret it!! Thank you for the unforgettable experience, Braulio!!
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U7642csvirginiah
Mar 25, 2025
Valuable experience despite the rain - Braulio was an excellent guide—he was friendly and knowledgeable and was able to spot hidden wildlife to show us in his scope. He was a good communicator before the trip, and was prompt in picking us up. We appreciated his sense of humor and local knowledge, too.
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David_r
Feb 20, 2025
A brilliant guided tour. - Our guide Braulio V was brilliant. Really informative about the wildlife and plants. Where good shoes as could be muddy. You’re deep in the rainforest. Trainers were good. Definitely worth it. We saw sloths, monkeys, lots of birds etc.
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From $65
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).