The boat ride to Cano Island offers the opportunity to spot schools of dolphins playing in the area's offshore waters, and if you're lucky, you can see humpback whales during their migration season from July to February. Female humpbacks come to these warm tropical waters to give birth and nurse their young.

 

Upon arriving at Cano Island, you'll have the opportunity to snorkel or scuba dive. The island is surrounded by five platforms of low reefs where more than 12 species of coral grow abundantly. The reefs are home to several species of lobsters, colorful fish, and giant conchs. The abundance of marine life makes snorkeling a real treat, and scuba divers can enjoy a varied underwater landscape of caves, cliffs, and canyons. 

After snorkeling, you'll enjoy a delightful picnic lunch under the beach's almond trees. Then you'll have a chance to explore the island's trails. These magical trails move through the dense forest above the coastal cliffs and sandy beaches. One trail even leads to a Pre-Columbian sacred site.

After a day of discovery and exploration at the island, you'll return to your hotel, feeling as though you've had a small piece of heaven on earth.

What to bring: hiking boots (if you plan on walking the trails), bug repellent, sunscreen, swimming suit, change of cloths.

Tour includes: roundtrip transportation from the hotel, lunch, entrance fee, equipment, and guides

Travel Modes / Getting There: Private ~ Flight ~ Special

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