Damas  Mangrove  Kayak  Tour

Didn't I say I wouldn't jump off a cliff again after Jamaica? Well this was a waterfall so different right? Point being, take the tour with this group! Carlos drove us through the city, jungle and of course palm oil farm. While Roberto shared so much interesting information on Costa Rica. I learned so much. When we go to the park. Dk, Roberto aka Rasta, Mike, Tyler, and Jordan took such good care of us and we even had our own paparazzi ❤️. We made our way to the first fall going through a garden with so many plants. I had no clue how pepper, insulin and other cool plants grew. Once we made our way down to the first fall we had snacks waiting for us. We all got clay facials too. What a way to a girls heart! At the last fall we were given the option to climb a waterfall and jump off. DO IT! The team at paddle 9 takes safety seriously and helps you every step of the way literally. It's still scary but exhilarating. After this we went back up the hill spotted toucans ate lunch and napped on the way back to Quepos as Carlos got us safely home. One of the best memories in my life so far.

Great tour to the waterfalls! Took my family of 6. I have one thrill seeking child and one timid one and everything in between. It was fun for all of us. You will need to know how to swim to feel confident, though. They have life jackets if you need. Everyone jumped into the first waterfall, 6 feet. After that, we were a mixed bag of involvement. Only my adventurous child jumped from 30feet. It didn't dampen anyone's enjoyment of the experience. The scenery was beautiful. The hiking was not strenuous but you will have to navigate some steep and slippery areas. It was worth it for the hidden views and waterfalls. Snack break was fresh and ripe local fruit. Our lunch break was at a tilapia farm. Rustic and delicious. They will recommend the whole fish, which I concur was perfect. Chicken tenders available for the faint of heart. They bring a photographer to document the trip. Worth the price. He'll let you preview his work before you pay. Ismael led our expedition. He and his crew were friendly and kind. They took care of us in everyway. They made sure we felt safe. They encouraged us in a wholesome way but didn't push anyone beyond what they felt comfortable with. During the 20 mins rides between sites, Ismael gave us great mini lectures regarding the local history of Manuel Antonio and its environs. Legit, made the drive interesting. Cultural insight you can't without interacting with locals. Did I mention that he and his crew are daredevils? They showed us their expert level jumps and aerials. At any rate, this was my personal favorite tour.

Ken and Damien went above and beyond on our tour. They pointed out wildlife, vegetation, shared the rich history of Costa Rica and most importantly made it fun. We had a blast! Definitely recommend!