El Mangroove Papagayo Snorkeling

Snorkeling, fishing, sailing and paddle boarding

The Mangroove Hotel is located right on the beachfront in Playa Panama, making it an ideal spot to join us for snorkeling, as boarding is quick and safe. From El Mangroove, we will head to one of the beautiful beaches on the Papagayo Peninsula, where rocky pinnacles abound, as well as quiet beaches and ideal conditions for snorkeling, paddle boarding, fishing, kayaking, or swimming in the sea.

Tamarindo Catamaran

Paddle boarding, kayak and fishing

We also include paddle boards, kayaks and fishing ( trolling ) as well as other optional toys, like floating mats, noodles and sometimes trampoline.

Embark on an unforgettable ocean experience with our private snorkeling, fishing, and sailing charters departing directly from the exclusive El Mangroove Hotel in the Gulf of Papagayo, Guanacaste. This stunning region is known for its calm waters, rich marine life, and a coastline dotted with secluded beaches and hidden bays—perfect for exploration by sea.

Step aboard one of our luxurious catamarans or private yachts, where comfort meets adventure. Spend the day snorkeling vibrant reefs, trying your luck at light fishing, and paddling through peaceful inlets on our paddle boards. Every trip is customized for your group, whether you’re looking to relax, explore, or a little of both.

Along the way, keep your eyes peeled for dolphins, sea turtles, and other incredible marine life that frequent the waters of the Papagayo Gulf. Our experienced crew will take you off the beaten path to discover the wild, natural beauty that makes this area so special.

Perfect for couples, families, or small private groups, our charters offer a unique and personalized way to experience the best of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast—directly from the comfort of El Mangroove Hotel. Let the ocean breeze, warm waters, and unforgettable sights make your day truly exceptional.

Species encountered

For people interested in identifying fish and marine creatures while snorkeling, we highly recommend RAINFOREST PUBLICATIONS catalogue, a waterproof guide with most of the fish species encountered during snorkeling or scuba diving. You can order them here www.rainforestpublications.com

Species

Schedules:

Half day morning charter

4 hours

Sunset catamaran sailing cruise

4 hours

Full day charter

7 – 8 hours

Price: Request price by indicating the date and the number of people

Included:

Snorkeling gear
Lifevests
Fishing rods and lures for trolling and some spinning while anchored
Paddle boards
Kayak

Sailing Guanacaste

5.0

Based on 19 reviews

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Parcell Villabuena

12:36 11 Feb 20

Excellent Sailing charter. From the beginning of approaching the company, the service was outstanding. We went through several options of sailboats and catamarans in order to find the perfect boat for our group, and the advice received was great. The tour was equally outstanding. The service from Luis was amazing, dedicated all the way. We also received some delicious menu items, beyond what was actually offered. Thanks for showing us the real Guanacaste.

Betsy Kimmel

18:51 02 Feb 20

Fantastic sunset sail with snorkeling with this company. Captain Fabian and first mate, Antonio were both so cool and so chill and catered to our every need. Best drinks and snacks too! Thank you guys!

Aventure Reisen

03:41 12 Nov 19

The best advice and the selection of boats is very profesional. I loved the fact that the company runs 4 catamarans, al of them great. The charter was perfect. Great sailing crew, excellent onboard service, food and the drinks and service in general fantastic. The snorkeling gear is first quality. Very good and a statement to the service of this country. We even got to see a sea turtle. Tartuga Lora.

Troy Demer

22:55 22 Oct 19

We booked the afternoon tour because we wanted to see the sunset. After 2 hours of sailing, BLAM, rain, not a heavy rain, but hey, you can't control the weather today. Even so, with everything and rain it was a very fun tour. And as planned, at the end of the tour, it stopped raining and we could see the wonderful colors of these incredible sunsets as we sailed towards the hotel.

Patricia Thomas

04:51 31 Aug 19

Perfect wedding venue. Playa Huevos. Special thanks to Luis, Michael, Randy and Papiio for your charisma, charm, service and service, you guys were great. The local fishermen from El Coco, thank you for the fresh lobserts and traveling far to make our "werd dream " come true. Still laughing about that.... The boat was impecable, timing as sharp and everything was just very well organized. Many thanks from Patsy and myself.

Teddy Gonzalez

12:30 11 Aug 19

Beyond expected. Yesterday was amaaaazing. I want to thank all the crew members, the captain, the food guy. D.U. is an impecable ship. We truly had one of the best experiences in Guanacaste because of you.

Corcovado Info

03:15 23 Jun 19

Pura Vida for the ride with the Pura Vida. Impecable boat, timing , perfect. A great adventure for our family. Snorkeling near Huevos Beach was greeeaaat !!! Thank you....

Douglas Alvarez

02:38 23 Jun 19

Great day trip, awesome food. The full day trip to Playa Guacascolito was just perfect. Food was superb, fresh fish. Loved the fact that it was really very secluded, we were not used to that but that was an experience beyond what we have ever had before. Just us, nature and service.

00:02 04 Feb 19

Great food, great staff, luxury and confort but still nature and beautiful lonely beaches as the main highlight. I loved this combination, confort and pampering service and ameniies with the feeling of adventure and expeditions. Superb Destinatio Unknown and Zafira and Puar Vida, best catamrans we have sailed with so far in Costa Rica.

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