We had an absolutely fantastic experience on our mangrove tour! Our guide Joshua was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also brought such a positive, cheerful energy to the whole trip. He shared fascinating insights about the mangrove ecosystem, making the tour both educational and engaging. We were also lucky to spot a wide variety of wildlife, which made the adventure even more memorable. I can highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an unforgettable nature experience!

We had an amazing time and saw tons of wildlife including crocodiles, howler monkeys, squirrel monkeys, boa, barn owls, bats, lots of cool birds and plants. Our tour guide Moises was phenomenal. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Good option if you want to see wildlife without the crowds of Manuel Antonio. Highly recommend!

I thoroughly enjoyed my Kokopelli Mangrove Tour recently with my husband – and we were lucky to have the boat to ourselves. Our very friendly guide welcomed us aboard and then started showing us the incredible wildlife around the mangroves of Sierpe. Our guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and he showed us a multitude of amazing animals whilst we were on the tour. We saw several types of monkey, lots of birds, crocodiles, bats, and so much more. The tour lasted about three hours and was one of the highlights of our trip to Costa Rica. I’d highly recommend the Kokopelli Mangrove Tour if you’re in the area, as it was exceptional.

We did the boat tour and it was absolutely amazing! Joshua, our guide was very knowledgeable and kind. He spoke excellent English. We were provided drinks and fresh pineapple. When I return to Costa Rica I will be bringing my friends and family on this tour

Very nice boat tour, I have rarely seen so much wildlife in such a small area! The tour was 3 hours. We saw lots of capucin monkeys and squirrel monkeys, also red aras, crocodile, caiman, iguanas, owls, bats, turtle, snake. We visited in June which is during baby season so we saw some tiny baby crocodiles and lots of baby monkeys as well! Our guide Joshua was also very nice and knowledgeable! It is not cheap ($75 pp) but worth it if you love wildlife

We had a great tour with Joshua as our guide. Fortunately for us, he speaks English. We enjoyed seeing the crocodiles, monkeys, sloth, lizards, and various birds. I highly recommend this tour.

Great sites to be seen. Relaxing ride down the river with a great guide to point out all the different species of birds, monkeys and reptiles!

We booked the all-day mangrove experience with Sierpe Outfitters and it was the absolute highlight of our trip. The boat captain (I’m so sorry I cannot remember his name) was incredibly skilled at navigating the narrow waterways and choppy waters from the river to the Pacific Ocean, making the ride smooth and safe. Our guide, Simone, was outstanding. She was knowledgeable, sharp-eyed at spotting wildlife, and just wonderful company throughout the day. We learned so much and saw more than we ever expected. My husband and I only wish we had time to book more tours with them. Highly recommend!

Where to begin on one of the best adventures EVER? To start, this was our first time in Costa Rica and we had our adventurous 12 and 6 year old daughters along for the ride. We stayed at the Hotel AltaGracia and had looked for options exploring Corcovado via the hotel. The excursion via the hotel were amazing but they were very, very expensive. As we looked up local outfitters, we came across Sierpe Outfitters and it looked awesome. We reached out to Rayna and Vanneza via WhatsApp and from there we had every one of our several questions answered and were able to figure out exactly what we wanted to do. The journey to Corcovado is intense – we rented a car and drove for 2 hours to get to Sierpe, then the boat ride was 3 hours (1 hour through the river/Mangroves and 2 through the Pacific Coast) before hopping out near the shore and exploring the national park for 5-6 hours with a delicious lunch in between. And then you literally repeat the way back! Rayna and Vanneza guided us through the best way to make the trip, the best times, how to prepare, what to bring, and what to expect. Pricing was easy and transparent and there were easy options for breakfast and lunch since you want to maximize your day as best you can. They were constantly in touch via WhatsApp and finding the departure area the day of our arrival was simple with detailed instructions. Once we arrived, Jose (our guide) and Greivin (our captain) were there waiting for us. They checked to make sure we were all ready, showed us to the bathrooms (inside a restaurant 50 yards away) and we then hopped on the boat. The boat is simply a boat! Enough to fit a family of 4 to spread out and the guides/captain behind. Sunglasses, sunscreen, and if you remotely at risk of motion sickness – Zofran, scopolamine, Dramamine, motion band – make sure to use it as the water can be choppy, especially as you pass through the river delta and into the Pacific. Snacks and things to munch on are key. Jose was outstanding – personable, friendly, and wonderful about pointing out things in the water, horizon, land, and beyond. We stopped whenever we needed to look for fish, birds, etc. and they were great with the girls. On arrival, you literally stop and de-boat in about 2-3 feet of water. You can leave some belongings in the boat safely, and grab the backpacks and go off on the journey. Jose shined here. For the next several hours, we found EVERYTHING. Every animal, plant, bird, insect, you name it – he found them, taught us, set up the perfect shots with his scope, was patient as we were certainly tired, and was just incredible with engaging the kids. The lunch in Corcovado was amazing – simple rice, chicken, beans, and chips and it hit the spot. There’s a lovely gift shop with souvenirs, coffee, chocolate and local ice cream that is great and Jose accommodated as much time as we needed to rest. We hiked for several hours and saw an innumerable amount of amazing things. Not just in the forest but on the beach, in the water, and in the clearings. Good hiking shoes (or closed toed Tivas or Keens) are a must as is bug spray and plenty of water. I would recommend long pants/sleeves to shield from the bugs/sun but ones you can easily roll up/zip off/etc. Definitely a hat but not too big – spiders/bugs have a tendency to land if you brush up against a tree or bush inadvertently! On the way back we were happy and tired. Jose and our captain took us back the way we can, pointed out things along the way but it was a relaxing and chill ride as we were all exhausted. It was an incredible, authentic, and once in a lifetime trip. You can truly tell that Jose and Greivin absolutely love what they do and take pride in teaching and showing others the treasures of Corcovado. We arrived back exhausted, happy, hungry, and I have to say the shower we had and the end of our 18 hour day was one of the best ever. Book directly through Sierpe Outfitters - best bit of advice! The local flavor and communication/friendliness/expertise cannot be beat. Thanks Jose, Greivin, Rayna and Vanneza!

We had the pleasure of doing a tour of the town of Boruca. The tour started with exploring some of the prehistoric spheres (wowww!!) and Simone shared a lot of knowledge, background and insight on these amazing feats of artistry and engineering. It was a great opportunity to learn and see some of Costa Rica's fascinating archeology. We then drove to Boruca and met up with Sergio at his family home. Sergio gave us a very detailed overview on how the masks are made start to finish. This is a fascinating and time consuming process with a lot of involvement from harvesting the wood to sanding down the carving details to the last coat of paint. Seeing the artistry in real life puts into perspective the tremendous amount of work that goes into these masks that is seen in their high qualit and beauty. At the end of his presentation, we painted out own small masks! 😬👀 After having a delicious lunch that Sergio's mother prepared, she gave us a presentation on traditional weaving. She showed us the process from start to finish- making the thread from cotton, dying the thread with natural dyes (amazing) to looming and weazing the tapestries. Absolutely incredible artistry and skill. The absolute highlight of this tour are the people. Sergio and his wonderful family welcomed us and made us feel like we were at home. Simone was not only a guide but treated us as a friend. We were truly luckily and grateful to have this opportunity. Sergio and famil, we love you!! Simone, we love you! Pura Vida! 🇨🇷💙🤍❤️

Wonderful experience! We did a full day private mangrove tour with Simone and she also took us from the mouth of the river into the ocean and to a gorgeous private beach. Simone was incredibly personable and knowledgeable of all the mangrove species. We saw howler, squirrel and white faced monkeys, crocodiles, tons of birds, and other critters. On the island, we saw two sloths, one of which climbed down from his tree just a couple of feet from us and what a special experience that was to watch! Simone and Reyna expertly spotted wildlife. She also made homemade breakfast and lunch and wow was it stellar! So yummy! Overall, a fantastic tour and wonderful experience.

Our half day boat tour with breakfast was fantastic. Our guide Simone was very knowledgeable and also fun to talk with. She and the captain made a real effort to find as many animals, birds and reptiles as possible. Our granddaughter loved seeing all the little monkeys. Plus the food was actually really good, I guess I wasn't expecting such a good home cooked breakfast.

Had a wonderful private tour of the mangroves to see loads of squirrel and capuchin monkeys as well as amazing birds, bats and owls. Definitely worth the trip.

We had a wonderful experience with sierpe outfitters! Our family did the Caño island and mangrove combo and had the best time. Our guide Jose was so knowledgeable and friendly, we really enjoyed learning about the local animals. We also saw several whales in addition to dolphins and sea turtles, which was exciting. Lastly, they did a wonderful job accommodating the oldest member of our group who wouldn’t have been able to enter and exit the boat without their strength and expertise with the boat. So happy she could join us on this adventure!! Can’t wait to bring other friends here :)

I booked the Sierpe River Mangrove Tour for me, my wife and two sons with Sierpe Paradise and we had a great time! The guide was very knowledgeable over the course of the 3 hour tour and very accommodating to our 5 year old, saw monkey's, caimans, boa's and many shore birds, would highly recommend.

(Translated by Google) Our guide Carlos was excellent; he shared his knowledge of the places we visited. He was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended. (Original) Nuestro guía Carlos excelente,compartió sus conocimientos de los lugares visitados,muy amable y correcto,super recomendable.