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Covered motorized boats provide a comfortable way to navigate the 600-hectare Isla Damas estuary. The 2-hour water route covers three main environments.
Guided boat excursions navigate the brackish waterways where the Paquita River meets the Pacific Ocean. These motorized tours offer a stable platform for photography and are accessible for families.
Because the estuary relies on high ocean tides, the exact route and departure times change daily. You spend about two hours on the water, viewing different parts of the mangrove ecosystem.
1 hour
These wider waterways act as the main arteries of the estuary. The dense mangrove forests lining the banks support white-faced capuchin monkeys and exotic birds. Sit near the edge of the boat for the best upward sightlines into the canopy.
30 mins
The boat navigates into narrower passages where roots and branches interlock overhead. These natural archways offer close-up views of the different mangrove species. Look closely at the branches above to spot resting sloths and sleeping bats.
30 mins
As the tide shifts, muddy banks become exposed along the edges of the waterways. This transition attracts wading birds and crocodiles looking to feed or rest. Keep your camera ready to photograph herons, ibis, and sunbathing reptiles.
