Join us on a luxurious journey to witness the stunning bioluminescent phenomenon in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Our full-service tour offers an unforgettable experience, complete with beverages, fruits, snacks, sunset and night snorkeling in a boat.
We start the tour at your hotel in Santa Teresa or Montezuma 2:30pm with taxi service available upon request . We depart at 4:30 pm from Montezuma, just in time to witness the breathtaking sunset over the Costa Rican coastline.
As the darkness falls, we head to Pochote beach, located in the mangrove swamp of Tambor Bay, the perfect spot to witness the bioluminescence. Enjoy a delicious fruit snack and learn about the natural history of the area before we set off on our snorkeling adventure.
In a boat, we’ll visit the best spots to see the spectacular phenomenon up close. When you arrive at the snorkeling spot, you can touch the water and watch in awe as millions of bioluminescent sparks light up the water around you.
After spending 40 minutes snorkeling at two different spots, we’ll return to Pochote, a small fishing village in Tambor Bay, there will be our minibus waiting for you around 7:30 pm.
This experience is considered one of the best Santa Teresa tours and is sure to leave you with lasting memories.
It is important to note that our full-service tour includes transportation, beverages, fruits, snacks, boat trip, snorkeling, ensuring you have a hassle-free and unforgettable experience.
Don’t miss this incredible and magical experience – book your Santa Teresa, Costa Rica bioluminescent beach full-service tour today!
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Bioluminescence Tour Santa teresa Costa Rica 2024
Just imagine yourself at night, swimming immersed, snorkeling in the bioluminescent beach where plankton fills the ocean in blue and green glows, Bioluminescent water tour where you will feel like you are living a fairy tale in person. It is difficult to describe the magnificence and greatness definitely the best costa rica tours and really close to santa teresa costa rica
It will undoubtedly be part of your best memories.
We starts the experience at your Santa Teresa or Montezuma hotel at 2:30 pm, with taxi service available upon request. Departing at 4:30 pm from Montezuma, we capture the breathtaking sunset along the Costa Rican coast.
As night falls, we venture to Pochote Beach, nestled in the Tambor Bay mangrove swamp—an ideal location to witness bioluminescence. Delight in a tasty fruit snack and absorb the area’s natural history before our snorkeling expedition.
Our guide will provide a detailed explanation of bioluminescence and offer essential insights while we are on the boat before our snorkeling adventure. They will delve into the captivating phenomenon of bioluminescence, unraveling the science behind it and sharing stories of its incredible natural occurrences. Along with this fascinating explanation, our guide will also give us important recommendations to consider before we dive into the enchanting underwater world. These insights will not only deepen our understanding of bioluminescence but also ensure that our snorkeling experience, from the safety measures to the sheer wonder of the glowing marine life, is both enjoyable and memorable
Aboard our deluxe boat, we explore prime locations to witness this spectacular phenomenon up close. Upon reaching the snorkeling spot, dip your hands into the water and marvel as countless bioluminescent sparks illuminate the surrounding waves.
After 40 minutes of snorkeling at two different sites, we return to Pochote, a charming fishing village in Tambor Bay, where our minibus awaits at 7:30 pm to transport you back. This experience ranks among the finest Santa Teresa tours, leaving you with cherished memories.
We explain it to you In our Bioluminescence Tour in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica!
In the ocean, we have thousands of bacteria and dinoflagellates, commonly known as bioluminescent plankton. These microorganisms contain two chemicals, Luciferin and Luciferase, which are compounds that produce light in bioluminescent organisms. This stunning phenomenon creates a bioluminescent beach that you won’t forget. Through the catalytic activity of the corresponding luciferase enzyme, they react with oxygen (oxidation), and most of the functional groups removed from luciferin release energy in the form of light. Both luciferins and luciferases are taxon-specific, which means they are characteristic of each species.
In Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, you can witness this beautiful and unique natural occurrence with our bioluminescent tour. Our tour takes you to the best spots to see this stunning phenomenon up close and personal. You’ll be amazed by the radiant beauty of the bioluminescence, and it is sure to leave a lasting impression on you.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to witness the magic of bioluminescence in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Book our tour now and immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of nature.
Muertos Beach is one of the most popular bioluminescent beach in Costa Rica located in Bahía Ballena Pochote so close to santa teresa costa rica , or as it is also called Bahía tambor, with an exuberant marine and terrestrial biodiversity, surrounded by a huge mangrove that extends through a channel of approximately 2 kilometers and it is a beach of bioluminescent waves, approximately 30 minutes by car from Santa Teresa Costa Rica
The most common question we get here at Raccoon Travels is: when is the best time to see the bioluminescence? While we see bioluminescence all year long, your bioluminescent experience can depend on the time of year as well as what phase the moon is in. In the summer months, we see a bioluminescence produced by dinoflagellates. In the rainy months, we see a bioluminescence produced by comb jellies. In certain months while we transition between the dinoflagellates and comb bacterias, we are often able to see both of them out on the water!
While we typically see the bioluminescence nightly throughout the year, the optimal time for viewing is around new moons when there will be no moonlight reflecting on the water. In the dry months, during these darkened nights, the bioluminescent plankton give off a neon blue glow! You don’t have to go on the exact night of the new moon. The week surrounding the new moon is also a great time to go for example in tambor bay we can perform the tour 3 days after the full moon, because the moon hides behind the mountain and block all the brightness. If you are planning to go on a new moon night, or weekend, book well in advance as these tours sell out.
If you’re planning your 2023 bioluminescence tour, check out our calendar below to help pick the best time for you to view the bioluminescence.
At Raccoon Travels, we value your satisfaction and understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise. We are pleased to inform you that you can request a refund. However, to process your refund request, it’s important to do so within 24 hours prior to the tour’s start time. This policy allows us to be flexible while also ensuring proper organization for our tours. Please make sure to contact us within this timeframe so we can process your refund request in a timely manner.
Absolutely! You can change the travel date, but we kindly ask that you notify us at least 48 hours before the scheduled tour. This advance notice allows us to check availability and ensure that we can accommodate your request. We understand that plans can change, and we’re here to assist you in making your travel experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
Please feel free to contact us with your preferred new date, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.
Your safety is our top priority. We want you to have peace of mind when you travel with us. Our vessels are fully up-to-date and insured, ensuring a secure and worry-free experience. Additionally, we provide life jackets for all passengers, and our staff is trained and equipped to handle any emergency situation that may arise during your journey.
Rest assured that you are in good hands when you choose Raccoon Travels. We are committed to providing you with a safe and enjoyable travel experience.
