Bruce Smith -
Founder and lead guide
for Seascape Kayak Tours
“
I love introducing people to
wild places and helping them feel
Exploring Costa Rica with Culturious
comfortable and reach their potential
means kayaking along a private reserve,
on the water... and Bahia Tambor is
hiking the lunar landscapes of Irazú
the perfect place to share my passion
Volcano and getting back to your natural
for paddling, outdoor education and
rhythm on a tropical beach... paradise!
special marine environments. Two
meandering watersheds, Rio Panica and
Estero Pochote, flow into the bahia
3. ZIP-LINING IN THE CANOPY
here. Rio Panica is lined with tropical
Nature is exhilarating... and so are the
dry forest and mangrove, providing
adventures that await the Culturious
an excellent nursery for various fish
today. Experience a natural high on a
species and is a paradise for birds like zip-line ride across the jungle canopy.
osprey, kingfishers, herons, egrets and
There are eleven platforms and nine
spoonbills. Large green iguanas and
connecting cables hidden high up in the
treetops, each offering a thrilling view
striped lizards often dance across the
of the beautiful Montezuma River below
water. This is where you can touch the
and the ocean beyond. After soaring
earth and the sea and reflect and focus
through this natural heaven, you may
on the important things in life.
”
want to come back down to earth with
for bird watching this morning before
a shower... in the tropical warm waters
breakfast. Then it’s off for a sea kayaking
of a waterfall. Have lunch in the funky
cruise into the calm waters of the Curu
beach town, find a hammock for a
Reserve where we’ll land on the powder
much-deserved siesta, or head to the spa
white sands of a secluded beach. We’ll
wild! And let nature take your breath
for a little TLC... we’re partying tonight!
bring the towels and the snorkeling gear
away during silent sightings of iridescent
Kick off your shoes for cocktails on the
for you so you can meet the locals that
colored butterflies that flit gently
beach as we celebrate the sunset (and
live under the sea. Back at Tango Mar,
through the trees. Typical Costa Rican
your zip-lining victory) with a guaro sour
you’re free to do as you wish. If golf is
fare re-energizes you for a cruise across
or margarita, salsa music and new amigos!
your passion, play a round or two during
the Gulf of Nicoya. Wait... is this a film
Dinner is private for Culturious compadres
your stay; fishermen and boaters may
set or paradise? Your beachfront resort
only as the fun continues! Meals BD
want to head out to the sea on a sailing,
is amazing... the TV show “Temptation or deep-sea fishing expedition; or take
Island” was actually filmed here. 4. OCEAN KAYAKING time out for a good book as you relax
Acclimate to this new reality with a taste Early risers catch the best birds here in on a sun-kissed beach. Dinner is ready
of guaro and a Spanish lesson. Meals BLD Costa Rica, so if you’re game, join us whenever you are! Meals BD
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