Térraba-Sierpe Mangroves
Humedal Nacional Térraba-Sierpe
The largest mangrove wetland on Central America's Pacific coast. The boat trip to Drake Bay runs through it, and dedicated tours let you see crocodiles, monkeys, and birds.
Térraba-Sierpe National Wetland (Humedal Nacional Térraba-Sierpe) is the largest mangrove forest on Central America's Pacific coast and an internationally important wetland. The town of Sierpe is the boat departure point for Drake Bay. Boats take about an hour to travel down the Sierpe River through mangrove channels before reaching the open sea, and along the way you often spot American crocodiles, white-faced capuchin monkeys, herons, and kingfishers. The town also offers dedicated mangrove boat tours (about 2–3 hours), best taken early in the morning. Consider visiting the nearby Diquís stone sphere site on the same day. There is a parking lot in town for your car, and the open-sea section can be bumpy when there are waves.
Opening hours
Boat trips about 7:00 am–4:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Diquís Stone Spheres (Finca 6)
- Drake Bay
- Los Patos Ranger Station
- Piedras Blancas National Park
- Puerto Jiménez
- Corcovado National Park
- Dos Brazos del Río Tigre
- San Pedrillo Ranger Station