Park & Nature Guide

Manakin Tours

Santa Teresa, Puntarenas · $$$

Verified against live sources on July 8, 2026

Manakin Tours is a Costa Rican-owned guiding company based in Santa Teresa, leading private nature tours through Cabo Blanco Absolute Reserve, the Curu Wildlife Refuge, and other Nicoya Peninsula destinations. Local guides run whale and dolphin watching trips, waterfall hikes, snorkeling outings, and bioluminescence tours, with an emphasis on environmental education and support for local communities. The company has been featured in Forbes and Vogue for its work with area travelers.

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