Mangrove Birdwatching and Wildlife Tour at Damas Island, Manuel Antonio
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En Efrain’s Nature Tours creemos que cada visita a Costa Rica debe ser mucho más que un simple recorrido: debe convertirse en una experiencia auténtica y memorable. Somos un equipo local apasionado por la naturaleza, la vida silvestre y la conservación, con una profunda conexión con Manuel Antonio y sus alrededores. At Efrain’s Nature Tours, we believe that every visit to Costa Rica should be more than just a tour—it should become an authentic and memorable experience. We are a local team passionate about nature, wildlife, and conservation, with a deep connection to Manuel Antonio and its surrounding areas. Our story is closely connected to Manuel Antonio National Park and to generations of people dedicated to protecting and sharing the natural beauty of this region. Our local guides are committed to creating personalized experiences, sharing their knowledge, and helping every visitor discover Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity.
About this tour
Immerse yourself in the remarkable biodiversity of the Isla Damas mangroves on a journey designed specifically for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. Navigating the intricate network of canals, we will explore this fascinating ecosystem in search of a diverse array of avian species, reptiles, and mammals that thrive within the protective shelter of the mangrove forest. Led by an expert local guide, you will have the opportunity to observe specialized species such as herons, kingfishers, ibis, and various birds of prey. Depending on the season, the area hosts a vibrant mix of both resident and migratory birds. Beyond the birdlife, we frequently encounter white-faced monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and crocodiles, offering a comprehensive look at the wildlife of the region. This experience provides more than just sightings; it offers a deeper understanding of the ecological importance of mangroves while allowing you to appreciate Costa Rican nature from a unique perspective on the water. This shared tour is ideal for birdwatchers, photographers, and travelers seeking an authentic wildlife experience near Manuel Antonio. Book your spot to explore this vital coastal habitat.
Target Species
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Scarlet Macaw
Ara macao
Boat-billed Heron
Cochlearius cochlearius
Spectacled Owl
Pulsatrix perspicillata
Mangrove Hummingbird
Amazilia boucardi
Bare-throated Tiger-Heron
Tigrisoma mexicanum
Amazon Kingfisher
Chloroceryle amazona
Barred Antshrike
Thamnophilus doliatus
Hoffmann's Woodpecker
Melanerpes hoffmannii
Riverside Wren
Cantorchilus semibadius
Scarlet-rumped Tanager
Ramphocelus passerinii
Red-legged Honeycreeper
Cyanerpes cyaneus
Green Honeycreeper
Chlorophanes spiza
Rufous-browed Peppershrike
Cyclarhis gujanensis
Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
Collared Forest-Falcon
Micrastur semitorquatus
Blue-gray Tanager
Thraupis episcopus
Yellow-headed Caracara
Milvago chimachima
American Pygmy Kingfisher
Chloroceryle aenea
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
Mangrove Yellow Warbler
Setophaga petechia
Double-toothed Kite
Harpagus bidentatus
Anhinga
Anhinga anhinga
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Laughing Falcon
Herpetotheres cachinnans
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Pale-billed Woodpecker
Campephilus guatemalensis
Lineated Woodpecker
Dryocopus lineatus
Gray Hawk
Buteo plagiatus
Palm Tanager
Thraupis palmarum
Crane Hawk
Geranospiza caerulescens
Common Nighthawk
Chordeiles minor
Mangrove Cuckoo
Coccyzus minor
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Great Black Hawk
Buteogallus urubitinga
Cocoa Woodcreeper
Xiphorhynchus susurrans
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
Shining Honeycreeper
Cyanerpes lucidus
Buff-throated Saltator
Saltator maximus
Ringed Kingfisher
Megaceryle torquata
Common Black Hawk
Buteogallus anthracinus
Red-crowned Woodpecker
Melanerpes rubricapillus
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Common Potoo
Nyctibius griseus
Rufous-necked Wood-Rail
Aramides axillaris
Scaly-breasted Hummingbird
Phaeochroa cuvierii
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Lesser Nighthawk
Chordeiles acutipennis
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Cinnamon-bellied Saltator
Saltator grandis
Great Crested Flycatcher
Myiarchus crinitus
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Setophaga pensylvanica
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Gartered Violaceous Trogon
Trogon caligatus
Mangrove Swallow
Tachycineta albilinea
Long-billed Hermit
Phaethornis longirostris
Crested Caracara
Caracara plancus
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
White-necked Puffbird
Notharchus hyperrhynchus
Wood Stork
Mycteria americana
Green Ibis
Mesembrinibis cayennensis
Western Cattle Egret
Ardea ibis
Golden-hooded Tanager
Stilpnia larvata
Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium brasilianum
Green Kingfisher
Chloroceryle americana
Golden-naped Woodpecker
Melanerpes chrysauchen
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
Northern Jacana
Jacana spinosa
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Common Pauraque
Nyctidromus albicollis
Northern Tamandua
Tamandua mexicana
Silky Anteater
Cyclopes didactylus
Proboscis Bat
Rhynchonycteris naso
Two-toed Sloth
Choloepus hoffmanni
White-faced Capuchin Monkey
Cebus imitator
What's Included
Water. Life jackets. Lunch. Bilingual Certificated Guide. Transfer Round trip from hotel or house in Quepos or Manuel Antonio area.
Not Included
- Gratuities for your guide - Personal expenses and souvenirs
Meeting Point
Pickup is available directly from your hotel or accommodation, as long as it is located within the Quepos and Manuel Antonio area.
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$81.00
Children (2-12): $59.00
includes all fees
Start times
- 08:30$81.00