Curú & Tortuga Island Escape

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Day 1: Santa Teresa - Curu wildlife and Tortuga island - Santa Teresa Toggle
Santa Teresa - Curu wildlife and Tortuga island - Santa Teresa

Discover the best of the Nicoya Peninsula on a seamless day trip from Santa Teresa. Begin at Curú Wildlife Refuge to hike jungle trails and spot monkeys, deer, and scarlet macaws. Next, board a boat to Tortuga Island to snorkel volcanic reefs and relax on white-sand beaches. Enjoy a fresh beachfront lunch and coastal views before returning to Santa Teresa in time for sunset.


Experience the absolute best of the Nicoya Peninsula on a seamless day adventure starting right from Santa Teresa. Your journey begins with a scenic drive across the peninsula to Curú Wildlife Refuge, one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse coastal reserves. Walk gentle jungle trails with expert guides to spot white-faced capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys, deer, and vibrant scarlet macaws in their natural habitat.

Next, board a comfortable boat directly from Curú’s calm bay and set sail into the Gulf of Nicoya toward Tortuga Island. Plunge into crystal-clear turquoise waters to snorkel among tropical fish and volcanic rock formations, then step ashore onto Tortuga’s iconic white sand. Enjoy a freshly prepared beachfront lunch, unwind under swaying coconut palms, or paddle a kayak along the shore before a smooth ground transfer carries you back to Santa Teresa in time for sunset.

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Duration~8 to 9 Hours (Full Day)