Isla Damas Mangroves
Isla Damas
A red mangrove estuary north of Quepos. Boats and kayaks wind through the waterways, where you can see white-faced capuchins, iguanas, caimans, crabs and a variety of waterbirds.
Isla Damas is a small island at an estuary, surrounded by dense red mangroves. It is an important mangrove ecosystem on Costa Rica's Pacific coast. Tour boats (about 2 to 3 hours, approximately USD 60-75) and kayak groups drift slowly through the waterways. Guides point out long-nosed bats, tree snakes, kingfishers and herons, and capuchin monkeys often come aboard to beg for food (please do not feed them). Many tours include lunch at a waterside restaurant. They are usually arranged by Quepos travel agencies, and the drive takes about 20 minutes.
Opening hours
Approx. 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (depends on tides)
Nearby sights
- Marina Pez Vela
- Playa Biesanz
- Quepos
- Kids Saving the Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary
- El Avión Bar & Restaurant
- Playa Espadilla
- Manuel Antonio National Park
- Rainmaker Conservation Park