Avellanas Wildlife Walk near Tamarindo with a Local Naturalist

After a brief introduction, set out on foot to explore the coastal habitats nearby.

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.

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.

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.

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.