Avellanas Wildlife Walk
Join us for a 2.5-hour walk through the forests and paths of Avellanas, discovering the amazing wildlife and unique plants of our coastal neighborhood. We’ll explore a 2-mile loop, revealing hidden trails and spots unfamiliar even to locals. Expect sightings of vocal monkeys, colorful tropical birds, and tiny crustaceans nestled between the tides
Walk through 4 different ecosystems: forest edge, mangroves, estuary, and intertidal beach Spot fascinating wildlife that lives in the area Learn the story behind Avellanas' iconic landmark bridge Discover why the mangrove forests are one the richest ecosystems of planet earth Help protect these habitats with a quick trail clean-up during our tour.
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Avellanas Wildlife Walk
What's included in Avellanas Wildlife Walk
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Playa Avellanas
Begin exploring the Tropical Dry Forest, spotting birds, mammals, and reptiles.
Playa Avellanas
Enter the Mangrove Forest and estuary, where freshwater meets saltwater, creating a rich habitat for diverse wildlife.
Playa Avellanas
Cross the estuary where the rivers meet the ocean. *during high tide hours we can get wet all the way to the waist
Inclusions
- $2pp donation to the Mangrove Consevation Program
- Full Access to the Avellanas Mangrove Bridge
- Transportation can be coordinated as an Add-On
- 1% of sales in go to the NGO Funga Conservation
- Optical Equipment (Spotting Scope or Binoculars)
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Guide
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Swimwear or Light Clothes
- Strap Sandals (Teva´s, Chaco´s, Keen´s, etc. we may walk in muddy trails and cross the estuary
- Sun Protection
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We will meet right at parking lot of Cabinas Las Olas, I will always contact you prior the tour to coordinate meeting up.
