dolphin dominical

Whales & Dolphins: Dolphins & Whales have always fascinated us. Their graceful, playful, and intelligent nature is both inspiring and captivating. There are 5 species of Dolphins living in the waters off the southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica: Spotted, Spinner, Bottlenose, Common Dolphin and even Orcas. Three species of Whales: False Killer, Pilot and Humpback Whales can be sighted most of the year. Humpback Whales, a mammal measuring 15-17 meters long, migrate to these tropical and subtropical waters during the winter season to birth their young.

Many species of dolphins and whales are endangered and protected. Perhaps none more so than the Humpback Whale, whose numbers continue to decrease. Come, join us, learn to love them even more. This tour will surely be an unforgettable experience for you.

Dolphin & Whale Watching Tour Description: Departing early in the morning, we will drive down the Costanera Highway and along the Pacific Ocean for about 1 ½ hours to the town of Sierpe. There, we will stop for 30 minutes to eat a tasty breakfast (not included). After breakfast we will board our cozy boat and cruise for 45 minutes down the Sierpe River through the largest Mangrove swamp in Central America, watching the abundant wildlife along the shores.

Once through the Sierpe River mouth and into the Pacific Ocean we will start our search for some of the five species of Dolphins, Whales and / or possibly Sea Turtles that inhabit these waters. Your guide will illustrate the trip with interesting facts about these fascinating mammals and their natural history. The spectacular views of Drake Bay, Caño Island and Violines Island will amaze you. When you get hungry we will prepare a delicious picnic lunch and then get back to Dolphin and Whale watching. Around 3:00 p.m. will start to head back to Sierpe and to Dominical.