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Palo Verde Boat Tours, Ortega

4.9446 reviews

  • 3h 10m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Palo Verde Boat Tours® is a family-owned company with over 34 years of experience in rural and nature tourism in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Enjoy an authentic wildlife boat tour through the wetlands surrounding Palo Verde National Park and the Cipancí Wildlife Refuge, two of the most important ecosystems in the Tempisque River Basin. This experience is ideal for nature lovers seeking close encounters with birds, crocodiles, monkeys, and rich tropical biodiversity. By booking with us, you support local families, sustainable practices, and community-based tourism, while contributing directly to the rural economy of Guanacaste. Travel responsibly. Experience nature. Support local.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Corn tortillas lesson (100% corn)
  • Small group boat tour (Ask us for private rates)
  • Typical homemade meal (Family style)
  • Local guide (S/E)
  • small bottle or refill your own
  • Juice & coffee

What's not

  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities / Tips
  • Palo Verde National Park ($10 Cash Only)

Cancellation

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

Reviews

4.9

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Ratings come from 446 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

Know before you go

Meeting point
According to your location, drive directly to these cities (choose one). ENTRANCE #1) Drive to Filadelfia / Corralillos / Palo Verde boat tours, in Ortega village (only during summertime). ENTRANCE #2) Drive toward Santa Cruz to Palo Verde boat tours in Ortega village.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 38 travellers
Operated by
Palo Verde Boat Tours
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

How it compares in Costa Rica, outside the cities

  • Its from-price is close to the median of the 348 experiences we list in Costa Rica, outside the cities.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 5 of 348.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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