Excursion Curu through the eyes of a naturalist tour at Curu

Take a naturalist-guided hike through the incredible Curu National Wildlife Refuge, located on the southern Nicoya Peninsula. Here is the chance to experience being outnumbered by an abundance of animals and sea creatures. Located on the southeast tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, the Curu Wildlife Refuge is known for its pristine, white-sand beaches and impressive variety of species ranging from monkeys to sand crabs. In total the refuge covers 3,707 total acres and 656 feet of coastline.

Meet your naturalist tour guide and embark on your two-mile walk, getting a thorough and fascinating introduction to the variety of wildlife that thrives here, including up to 200 species of birds, capuchin and howler monkeys as well as other marine species and seafowl.

Curu contains Costa Rica's first private National Wildlife Refuge and is an example of a successful sustainable development program. The hacienda still includes low levels of cattle grazing and produces tropical fruits such as mangos on an annual basis; however, tourism and visitation by school groups and researchers are the focus of Curu today. Curu National Wildlife Refuge is managed sustainably to produce a profit and local employment, while also protecting its threatened and endangered forested habitats such as mangroves, tropical moist and dry forests, and coral reefs.

After your hike and some time to explore independently, make the return trip to the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Curu National Wildlife Refuge, naturalist-guided tour

Note

Please note: This tour entails two miles of hiking over uneven natural terrain, making this tour less suitable for those with limited mobility. Light clothing, hat and sun protection are recommended, as well as comfortable walking shoes and insect repellent. Wildlife sightings likely but not guaranteed. The tour operators recommend that guests refrain from swimming because small crocodiles have been spotted in the area.