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Mangrove bird/ boat tour - have you been?

Posted by Yael on January 17, 2015, 12:40 pm

Hi there:

Just wanted do to see if anyone here has been on the birding tour of the mangrove by boat. Is the boat/ride safe? I'd like to go but I'm a bit nervous around the crocodiles

Thanks!
Yael
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Re: Mangrove bird/ boat tour - have you been?

Posted by Dottie on January 17, 2015, 12:48 pm, in reply to "Mangrove bird/ boat tour - have you been?"
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Yael, GO!

One of my favorite things I have done in La Manz, several times. I've gone with Davison and other guides who know a great deal about the mangrove.

They have binoculars, etc. The tour is safe, and very educational. Don't worry about the crocs. The only thing to worry about (not much) is to not forget your bug spray. They probably have that too!

Unforgettable, you'll be done at sunset and come out when all the birds are settling down for the evening. Just the sound of that many birds is unforgettable.

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Re: Mangrove bird/ boat tour - have you been?

Posted by eileen zack on January 17, 2015, 3:15 pm, in reply to "Re: Mangrove bird/ boat tour - have you been?"
187.148.213.138

It's wonderful! And safe.
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Re: Mangrove bird/ boat tour - have you been?

Posted by wendy on January 17, 2015, 4:01 pm, in reply to "Re: Mangrove bird/ boat tour - have you been?"
201.138.178.5

I go every year - won't miss it
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Re: Mangrove bird/ boat tour - have you been?

Posted by Julie and Scott on January 17, 2015, 5:39 pm, in reply to "Re: Mangrove bird/ boat tour - have you been?"
189.164.200.51

We went last night and it was great. No bug spray provided. Crocodiles don't go into the Mangrove. They will tell you all about it. Pleasantly surprised.
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Re: Mangrove bird/ boat tour - have you been?

Posted by JoAnn on January 18, 2015, 4:53 pm, in reply to "Re: Mangrove bird/ boat tour - have you been?"

We are coming to La Manz next month. How can we get information about this? It sounds interesting. Is the commentary in Spanish?
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Re: Mangrove bird/ boat tour - have you been?

Posted by Pablo on January 18, 2015, 9:11 pm, in reply to "Re: Mangrove bird/ boat tour - have you been?"
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This link will give you all the info for the mangrove birding tours. A great hour and a half to spend and so worth it. Commentary is in English, by the way. Well, I'm sure it would be in Spanish if everyone on the tour wasn't a gringo, as is usually the case. Take the tour JoAnn - you won't be disappointed...

http://www.visitlamanzanilla.com/suplaneta-eco-adventures.html
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Re: Mangrove bird/ boat tour - have you been?

Posted by Pablo on January 18, 2015, 9:31 pm, in reply to "Re: Mangrove bird/ boat tour - have you been?"
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Wouldn't you know it... Just after my previous comment, Nancy posted this:

http://members5.boardhost.com/lamanzanilla/msg/1421638095.html
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Re: Mangrove bird/ boat tour - have you been?

Posted by JoAnn on January 19, 2015, 12:45 pm, in reply to "Re: Mangrove bird/ boat tour - have you been?"

Pablo, thanks so much for the information.
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