BARRA DEL COLORADO
- Colorado community
- Difficulty: Easy
Located in the northeastern corner of Costa Rica, in the province of Limón, Barra del Colorado is a small and isolated community that is part of the Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge, one of the largest protected areas in the country. Located between canals, tropical rainforests and the Caribbean coast, this locality is characterized by its exuberant biodiversity, its natural landscapes and its quiet and remote environment.
Accessible only by river or air, Barra del Colorado is surrounded by rivers, wetlands, rainforests and swamps, making it a key destination for nature lovers, sport fishing (especially tarpon), and ecotourism. The community, mostly composed of fishermen and tour guides, is small but cozy, with houses built on stilts and a simple, traditional lifestyle.
The region is home to a wide variety of species, including manatees, caimans, monkeys, turtles, jaguars and hundreds of birds. It is also an important biological corridor that connects to Tortuguero National Park, which reinforces its ecological importance.
Barra del Colorado is a place where modernity has barely arrived, allowing visitors to experience nature in its purest state, surrounded by jungle sounds, starry skies and a local culture deeply connected to its natural environment.
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Itinerary 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT:
To reach the embarkation point, you must travel along Route 32 to Guápiles, then continue to Cariariari – Palmitas – Puerto Lindo. Here, you need to park your vehicle in a private lot, where you’ll pay a fee of about $7.00 per day. The person in charge of the maritime transfer to the town of Barra del Colorado Sur will be present at the location. You should arrive at Puerto Lindo by 10:00 am. The journey will take approximately 45 minutes, offering scenic views of nature and the surrounding landscape. During the trip, you may observe local flora and the course of the rivers you navigate, including forests or wetlands dominated by palm (yolillal, Raphia taedigera), Gamalotal, and Flooded Forest. Wildlife observation might include various aquatic birds such as herons, crocodiles, and heronfish among others. Upon arriving in Barra del Colorado, we will check into the hotel to enjoy a delicious, local lunch. At 4pm, we will take a guided walk through the town of “Barra del Colorado Sur” along its charming streets, led by a local guide who will share the history of this fishing village and introduce us to the community and its establishments. Dinner will be served at a local restaurant called Brisas del Mar. Overnight stay will be at Kawe Lodge.
After resting at this beautiful destination, you can enjoy breakfast at 6:30 am or 7:00 am since we leave at 7:30 am for the next tour. The local guide arrives at 7:30 am to accompany you on your visit to Laguna Pereira. This tour is done by boat for about 4 hours, surrounded by forests or wetlands dominated by palm (yolillal, Raphia taedigera), Gamalotal, and flooded forest. It is home to spider monkeys, howler monkeys, and white-faced monkeys, as well as various waterfowl attracted by the abundance of fish in these waters. The natural habitat of the Manatee is here; with luck, you might see one enjoying the water or searching for food. Crocodiles and other wild animals also hide in this forest. The sense of relaxation you feel is part of the adventure as you navigate the lagoon and experience the peace that comes from connecting with the surrounding nature. Once the tour is finished, you will return to the hotel to pick up your luggage and then proceed to Puerto Lindo to continue your trip.
Net Rates per person, valid until November 2026
- Double Occupancy: $270.00
- Triple Occupancy: $220.00
● Sea Transfers Puerto Lindo – Barra del Colorado (vice versa)
● Full meals
● Tours mentioned above with local guide.
● Lodging in standard room.
- voluntary tipping
- alcoholic beverages
- transportation
You should bring in your backpack:
- rain coat
- Insect repellent
- flash-light
- hat
- comfortable clothing (dry fit) and already worn hiking shoes
- Sun Block
- Water bottle & filter
Itinerary 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS:
To get to the embarkation point, you must travel along Route 32 to Guápiles, continuing towards Cariari – Palmitas – Puerto Lindo, here you must leave your car in a private car park, in the place will be the person in charge of the maritime transfer, to the town of Barra del Colorado Sur.
The time you should be in Puerto Lindo is at 10 am.
You will travel for approximately 45 minutes touring the nature and the views that the area offers us, on the way with luck you can observe the flora and the course of the rivers where you navigate, you will find: Forests or wetlands dominated by palm (yolillal, Raphia taedigera), Gamalotal and Flooded Forest. As for the Fauna in the area you can observe several species of aquatic birds among them the heron, crocodiles, heron fish among others.
Upon arrival at Barra del Colorado, we will arrive at the hotel to enjoy a delicious lunch typical of the area. In the afternoon at 4pm we will have a guided walk through the village of “Barra del Colorado Sur” through the picturesque “streets”, in the company of a local guide. accompanied by a local guide who will tell the history of this fishing village and enjoy the community and its establishments.
Dinner is enjoyed at a local restaurant called Brisas del Mar.
Overnight at Kawe Lodge.
At 7:30 am arrives the local guide who accompanies you on your visit to Laguna Pereira This tour is done by boat for approximately 4 hours, surrounded by forests or wetlands dominated by palm (yolillal, Raphia taedigera), Gamalotal and flooded forest, is home to spider monkeys, howler and white-faced, species of waterfowl which are attracted by the amount of fish that live in the waters of this place. It is the natural habitat of the Manatee, which, with luck, can be found on the road enjoying the water or looking for food. Crocodiles and some wild animals are also hidden in this forest. The relaxation you feel is part of the adventure as you navigate the lagoon and experience the peace that comes from connecting with the nature that surrounds you.
Lunch is enjoyed at the Kawe Hotel, and the afternoon is free. You can choose to relax and enjoy the hotel, go for a walk on the optional trails offered by the hotel, or take an optional activity in the area on your own.
In the evening, you will have dinner and spend the night at the lodge.
In fact, I have clients in the country or about to enter and they are complaining that they can’t see their itineraries.
Net Rates per person, valid until November 2026
- Double Occupancy: $397.00
- Triple Occupancy: $330.00
● Maritime Transfers Puerto Lindo – Barra del Colorado (roundtrip)
● Full board
● Tours mentioned above with local guide.
● Lodging in standard room.
- voluntary tipping
- alcoholic beverages
- transportation
You should bring in your backpack:
- rain coat
- Insect repellent
- flash-light
- hat
- comfortable clothing (dry fit) and already worn hiking shoes
- Sun Block
- Water bottle & filter
Map & Location
For cancellations without penalty must be canceled 24 hours before the date. Reservations canceled in less time will have a 100% penalty.
Information
- Curridabat, Costa Rica
- heymaro@maroexperiences.com
- +506 8838 3522
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