Turtle Islands Snorkeling and Wildlife Refuge Curu
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
The tours are designed to enjoy nature and at the same time become part of the conservation programs carried out on site, with your support, you manage to finance the different projects to help the nature of the area. The operation is 100% Carbon Neutral, the only company in the area with this distinction.
In the tours learn about the management of different marine and terrestrial ecosystems. The staff is from the area. With more than 25 years of experience in the activity of sustainable tourism.
You visit a beach with fewer tourists compared to the main beach, so you can enjoy the tranquility of a wonderful and famous place worldwide.
Prescription snorkeling masks are available for people with some difficulty seeing, which allows to increase their experience.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
You take the boats on Curu beach and the trip is about 15 minutes to the archipelago called Tortugas Islands. You visit the island called the Rainbow in addition to Alcatraz Island (Name that comes from the seabird Alcatraz), then you make a stop at Mortars Island to snorkel from the boat, the snorkeling equipment is included in the rate. It is a small island with many fish and marine life. After about 60 minutes at the snorkeling site, you go to Tropical Beach, on Tolinga Island, about 5 minutes away with the boat. There we stop about 90 minutes, you can swim in the sea, enjoy the sun and the white sand beach, plus some tropical fruits, courtesy of the house. Tropical Beach is a white sandy beach with little visit from tourists, it is quieter than the main beach. Then you get on the boat to return to Curu beach, using a different route, with the option of seeing the paradise Quesera beach. Once at Curu beach you can remove the seawater and use the sanitary services. You can walk within the Curu trails on your own, either before or after the tour, depending on the time you take the snorkeling tour.
Options
Turtle Islands Snorkeling and Wildlife Refuge Curu
What‘s Included
For snorkeling there are normal masks and others prescribed for people who need augmentation for vision.
Right of entry to the Curu Wildlife Refuge
Tropical fruit snack, water and fried tea
Sanitary services and showers at the Curú Wildlife Refuge
Parking for vehicles inside the Curú Shelter.
Guided hike along the paths of Curú not included.
Bath towels not included
Lunch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best Torutuga and wildlife refuge tour
Martin C,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Overall great experience! Also, great value for the price. Couldn't see that much when snorkeling but that's always expected, however you can see a lot of species in the refuge. I feel it's almost guaranteed you will see some animals running around in one of the trails.
Fabulous day!
Debbie S,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We choose the 9:00am-12:30am snorkeling tour with calmer seas! Miguel and our Captain were very knowledgeable of the area, knew to go early so we could miss the crowds at the snorkel site, assisted my husband with getting in and out of the boat with extra care, and then set up fruit and beverages on a remote beach to avoid the crowded one that charged for chairs and toilets. Extremely kind! If the fisherman is in the beach with fresh harvested oysters and scallops… they are prepared the Costa Rica way (red onion, lime juice, and hot sauce) and delicious!
Great boat trip
Pamela B,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great snorkelling trip to Tortuga island. All staff were so friendly and professional. Fresh fruit and soft drinks provided on beach. Great value.
Related Experiences
Operated by Turismo Curú