Samuel
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This tour was amazing! The guide was friendly, and the whole experience was seamless. Five stars!
Playa Minas: Sea Turtle Watching Tour
5.0 (69)
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Short Description
Experience the magic of Playa Minas with our guided turtle watching tour. Witness black turtles and rare leatherbacks, hike along a pristine beach, and enjoy a small-group eco-adventure in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Description
Overview ?
Discover the enchanting Playa Minas, one of Costa Rica’s most vital turtle nesting sites. Witness black turtles and, if lucky, the rare leatherback turtles in their natural habitat under the stars.
Highlights ✨
Explore a secluded beach at night
Witness the annual turtle nesting
Spot black turtles and possibly leatherback turtles
Full Description ?
Your tour begins with hotel pickup and a scenic drive to Playa Minas. This pristine beach hosts large numbers of migrating turtles between October and April. Enjoy a 700-meter hike in the dark with infrared flashlights, guided by bilingual experts who teach respectful observation techniques. Encounter black turtles and, with luck, the impressive leatherback turtles—the largest sea turtles on Earth, weighing over 1,200 pounds and measuring up to 8 feet long.
What’s Included ?
Bilingual tour guides
Transportation
Infrared flashlight
What to Bring ?
Passport or ID card
Insect repellent
Closed-toe shoes
Why Travelers Love It ❤️
Visitors rave about the unique nighttime experience and the chance to see turtles in a peaceful, untouched environment. Small group sizes ensure a personalized and intimate adventure
Important Note
After completing your reservation, our team will contact you one day before your tour to confirm your exact hotel / Airbnb pickup time or meeting point.
If you selected a meeting point during your booking, please note that your reservation is fully confirmed — simply arrive at the chosen location at the scheduled time.
Please ensure the WhatsApp number, phone number, or email you entered during booking is correct so we can reach you smoothly.
For any changes to your reservation, weather questions, or special requests, feel free to contact us:
- 📞 Barbara (WhatsApp): +1 829-318-9463
- 📞 Dary (WhatsApp): +1 829-754-6322
- 📧 Email: reservabatour@gmail.com
We look forward to welcoming you! 🌴✨
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Hazel
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What I appreciated most about this tour was its commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism. Our guide was passionate about protecting the environment and supporting local communities. We visited eco-friendly farms, stayed in locally owned accommodati…
Chloe V.
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We just don’t get around here much, so it was great to have it easy from you great work team well we just don’t get about much.
Daniella D.
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Book this today! I can't recommend this tour enough. We really had an amazing time and will be rebooking it soon.
Abigail
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One to note down with the best in local service. Local team and awesome spots, what a tour can do, we'll be back.
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