Monkey Mangrove tour

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. We will take our very confortable boat from a deck in this location to navigate the Increíble estuary with lots of mangrove vegetation and wildlife, monkeys, birds and even sloths. The boat ride is easy and guided for your convenience.

   2 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 136 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Alex was an excellent...

  Alex was an excellent tour guide and got us what he promised for the experience. Hearing his stories from his life was illuminating and very entertaining. Our kids also thoroughly enjoyed the monkey encounter.

  Aviva_MAugust 2026via Viator

• 5Crazy Alex is The Man!!!

  Request Crazy Alex & he will show up...doesn't disappoint!! He even helped other tour guides give the people a great experience. Been training the animals for 5 years to come to him & he can make all the sounds. He is personable and so much fun!!! I greeted us at our van with a monkey call. 😂 Be sure to bring cash so you can tip him well. His eye for finding animals is incredible!! This man even went up to a Viper snake in flip flops to get photos for us! Highly recommend Crazy Alex!!!

  Shearn_LJuly 2026via Viator

• 5If you get crazy Alex...

  If you get crazy Alex don't expect a quiet trip but very funny and entertaining Awesome trip . We saw monkeys snakes bats birds and lots of lizards (all shapes and sizes) and even camen great fun

  Wayne_CJuly 2026via Viator

• 5Outstanding!

  Crazy Alex makes this worth every penny and more. He is fun, entertaining, and a fabulous teacher. I went on this tour with friends and enjoyed it so much that I booked it again for our family which included two teens. I didn’t think I could enjoy it more the second time, but I actually did. Alex clearly has dedicated his personal and professional life to build a beautiful relationship with all that exists in the mangrove. He simply loves his work and it shows.

  Kim_RJune 2026via Viator

• 5One of the funnest tours...

  One of the funnest tours we have ever been on. Alex was hilarious and informative. Keep our attention the whole time. He is the true monkey whisperer!! And every other animal because he does amazing animal and bird imitation.

  Kim_TJune 2026via Viator

• 5Learn about Costa Rica flora and fauna from the best!

  Tour was all we expected and so much more! We expected to see monkeys, but our guide Alex made sure we actually learned about the mangrove forest and surrounding flora and fauna. The length of the trip was just right, and spent entirely on the boat. Shuttle driver was prompt, and very accommodating along the way.

  P3213IOmelissacJune 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Jacó

• Its from-price is 27% below the median of the 231 experiences we list in Jacó.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 26 of 231.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Jacó

Jacó is a surf town on Costa Rica's central Pacific coast, with a long dark-sand beach, nearby rainforest and an easy base for Manuel Antonio and Carara.

Jacó is a beach town on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica, about two hours by road from San José. A long crescent of dark sand curves along the shore, with steady waves that have made it a surfing centre, and surf schools, cafés and small hotels line the main street. A few kilometres south, Playa Hermosa has heavier breaks that host surfing competitions.

Top-ranked sights in Jacó: Tortuga Island (Isla Tortuga), Carara National Park (Parque Nacional Carara), Jaco Beach.

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