dominical dophin watching

The Costa Rica's warm seas are home to one of the most biologically diverse marine habitats in the world.

Pockets of shallow, temperate waters create the ideal ecosystem for humpback, killer and pilot whales, and bottle nose, spinner and spotted dolphins The Humpback Whale, a mammal measuring 15-17 meters long, migrates to these tropical pacific waters from the north during our winter season to birth their young.

Many species of dolphins and whales are endangered and protected. Come, join us, learn and love them even more. This tour will surely be an unforgettable experience for you.

TOUR DESCRIPTION

Departing early in the morning in our comfortable van we'll drive down the Costanera Highway and along the Pacific Ocean for about 1 ½ hour to the town of Sierpe . There, we'll stop for 30 minutes to eat a typical Costa Rican breakfast (not included). After breakfast we will board our boat and cruise for 45 minutes down the Sierpe River through the largest Mangrove swamp in Central America , watching the abundant wildlife along the shores.

Once through the Sierpe River mouth at Drake bay we will start our search for some of the 5 species of Dolphins, Whales and possibly the Sea Turtles that inhabit these waters. Your guide will illustrate the trip with interesting facts about these fascinating mammals and their Natural History. The spectacular views of Drakes Bay , Caño Island and Violines Island will amaze you.

When you get hungry we will prepare a delicious picnic lunch and then get back to Dolphins and Whales watching. Around 3:00 p.m. will start to head back to Sierpe and to Dominical