Wild Scarlet Macaws Tour in Punta Islita (Departs Playa Sámara)

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Just south of Playa Carrillo is Punta Islita, home to the Macaw Recovery Network (previously The Ara Project), a conservation organization dedicated to the survival of Costa Rica’s native macaws. Previously extinct in this area of Guanacaste, the Scarlet Macaw is now back! The si...

Nearby Nicoya Coast Day-Trip Departure Notice: Departs from Playa Sámara (~45 minutes south of Nosara).. This excursion departs from Playa Sámara or Puerto Carrillo (~35 minutes south of Playa Garza / ~45 to 50 minutes south of Playa Guiones and Nosara along Route 160), not from Guiones beach. Check your Viator option for selected-hotel pickup or plan a 35-to-50-minute coastal drive or taxi south.

Quick Summary & Confirmed Details

• Viator product code: 12702P33
• Listing type: Guided excursion (guided-tour)
• Departure / meeting zone: Nearby Nicoya Coast Day Trip — departs Playa Sámara to Macaw Recovery Network in Punta Islita (~45 min south of Nosara)
• Area hub: Nosara Town (Inland Village) · Primary category: Wildlife & Nature
• Private or shared: Shared — Shared small-group tour (up to 8 travelers per booking)
• Duration: 3 hours
• Operating season / note: Departs from Playa Sámara (~45 minutes south of Nosara).
• Run by: Samara Adventures (local operator on Viator)
• Customer reviews on Viator: 4.45 average from 11 customer reviews on Viator
• Cancellation policy: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Meeting Point, Pickup & What Is Included

• Where you meet or get picked up: Nearby Nicoya Coast Day Trip — departs Playa Sámara to Macaw Recovery Network in Punta Islita (~45 min south of Nosara)
• What is included: Bottled water; In-vehicle air conditioning
• Post-booking confirmation: Exact meeting coordinates or hotel pickup instructions are provided in your Viator booking confirmation voucher.

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What to Bring & How to Prepare in Nosara

• Sun, water & trail gear: Pack reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, reusable water bottle, quick-dry clothing, and footwear suited to your activity (water sandals for river kayaks/floats, closed-toe shoes for ATVs, horseback rides, and reserve walks).
• Road & river buffer: Unpaved sections of Route 160 and local dirt roads around Guiones, Pelada, and inland Nosara Town take longer during afternoon rains; leave a 15-to-20-minute buffer when driving or taking a tuk-tuk to your meeting point.

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