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Playa Mantas: Morning Guided Snorkeling Tour Near Jaco Beach

4.9  / 57 reviews
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Playa Mantas: Morning Guided Snorkeling Tour Near Jaco Beach
4.9  / 57 reviews

Take a snorkel tour along a white sand beach with calm and crystal clear waters. See tropical fish in the water and wildlife on land, and enjoy the tide pools along the shore.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Playa Mantas

  • Playa Mantas

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)

  • Playa Blanca, Costa Rica

    Photo stop, Wildlife viewing (15 minutes)

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    Playa Blanca, Costa Rica

    Guided tour, Snorkeling, Marine life viewing (1.5 hours)

    Playa Blanca, Costa Rica

    Break time, Coffee, Local snacks, Scenic views on the way, Wildlife viewing (30 minutes)

    Optional

  • Playa Mantas

    Sightseeing, Walk (15 minutes)

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Swim in crystal clear Pacific waters alonhside a white sand beach
  • Take in the clouds of tropical fish in their natural habitat
  • Enjoy snorkeling in calm waters with lifeguards on shore
  • See the monkeys and sloths that live along the beach
  • Learn about the flora and fauna of the tropical setting from your guide

Full description

Venture to the waters beside a tropical beach with white sand and clear waters, just beyond Jaco Beach. Swim and snorkel comfortably and enjoy a snack on land after exploring the aquatic fauna and flora. Start by meeting your guide at Playa Mantas, where you’ll get equipped with a brand-new full-face snorkeling mask and fins. Then, travel by boat to the snorkeling spot in a protected cove. Then, plunge into the water from the edge of the boat. Once you’re acquainted with the water, get your face wet and peek at the world below the water’s surface. Follow your guide through the waters as they point out the tropical rocks and fish below. Use the peas and bread from your guide to feed the fish. Finally, after snorkeling, get onto dry land, and enjoy a snack of coconut water, and sit alongside monkeys and sloths on the beach. Go for a dip, or wade in the waters with the safety of lifeguards nearby, or explore the tide pools.

Includes

  • Guide/snorkeling instructor
  • Brand new full-face snorkeling masks
  • Fins
  • Bag of bread and peas to feed the fish
  • Beach environment and animals commentary
  • Underwater Diving Park with Cement Statues for Underwater Photos
  • Underwater Photography
  • Fruit Snack with Fresh Coconut Water
  • Amazing Warm White Sand Beach Day
  • Pickup and drop-off
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • Children under 7 years

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meet at the Playa Mantas public parking lot.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Swimwear

Know before you go

  •  Round-trip pickup and drop-off are available for $40 for up to 4 people
  • Do not feed the monkeys or animals along the beach - this makes them dependant on humans and hurts their longevity
  •  Eat before you come on the tour so you are energized
  •  Wear sunblock
  • Bring a phone so we can get some great photos of you!
  • Snorkeling masks don't fit well over top of beards or moustaches
  • Tips in cash only

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 7 reviews

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Laurie – CanadaJanuary 24, 2024  – Verified booking
I recommend this activity to everyone. The guide is excellent and very dynamic. He knows the surroundings well, he will take you there to ensure you see many fish and marine life. We are lucky enough to see a turtle! I highly recommend this activity, you will get more than your money's worth. The other activities offered by other sites with a boat go to the same place and in my opinion are much too expensive. Be careful because the address given on the site is not exactly the right one, you will have to go to the beach. The guide is always available via Whats app to guide you. When we arrived, we had the chance to see two incredible beaches. Don't miss out on this wonderful activity if you are a marine life lover.
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David – GermanyDecember 30, 2023  – Verified booking
Interesting and supportive of local business. Me and my two boys really enjoyed our time mouth Mike my hippie friend from Slovakia. Great trek and stories along the way.
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Walter – Costa RicaNovember 30, 2023  – Verified booking
The snorkeling tour was an incredible experience. The best white sand beach near Jaco. There is a lot of nature, we were able to see monkeys, squirrels, limpets, the water is transparent and very calm for snorkeling. We saw many fish of different colors. The attention of the guides was excellent, they are very friendly. The recommendations and the snorkeling equipment were all excellent. I recommend you do this tour
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Product ID: 546553

Activity provider:JacoSnorkel.com

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