Diria National Park: Private Naturalist-Led Hiking Experience

5.0 (17 reviews) 5–6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Diria National Park: Private Naturalist-Led Hiking Experience — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Meet your guide at a designated meeting point and drive together in your rental car to one of the region’s most hidden protected areas. Discover the tropical dry forest, rivers, and natural pools of Diría National Park. Depending on river conditions, enjoy an easy walk along park trails and nearby water holes, or hike upstream to reach Brazil Waterfall.

WHAT TO BRING

Water-friendly hiking shoes or strap sandals (Chacos, Tevas, Keens)
Light clothing and swimwear
Towel
Reusable water bottle
Mosquito repellent
Rain gear (May–November)

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

You will drive your own rental car with the guide riding with you.

Access road is gravel. High clearance or 4WD recommended for inexperienced drivers (not mandatory).

Brazil Waterfall availability depends on seasonal water levels. Between late January and late May, the tour focuses on short trails and natural pools.

Optional breakfast stop available for early departure and cooler temperatures.

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At a glance

Duration: 5–6 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Oropopo Experience

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Fruits and Snacks
Included: $2pp donation to AVELLANAS MANGROVE PROTECTION PROGRAM
Included: 1% of sales go to the NGO Funga Conservation
Included: Optical Equipment (Spotting Scope or Binoculars)
Included: Private Biologist or Naturalist Guide

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Transportation (can be requested as an add-on upon availability)

Itinerary

Santa Cruz

Passing by

Bakery Stop for optional pastry and use of restrooms (no visitor center or bathrooms are available at the Park)
Stop 2

Passing by

We will cross a small river to arrive to park ranger station (knee level) and start the naturalist experience.
Stop 3

Passing by

Choose either to walk 3/4 mile loop trail (with a steep section) to discover the local flora biodiversity, and tropical hardwoods to visit water holes to cool off.

OR hike upstream 1/2 mile to Brazil waterfall
Santa Cruz

Passing by

When you are ready we will drive back to Santa Cruz downtown, to get an optional lunch at a typical Restaurant

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Depending on the location of your accommodation we either meet here, or meet somewhere closer to your accomodattion on the way to Santa Cruz Downtown.
Depending on the location of your accommodation we either meet here, or meet somewhere closer to your accomodattion on the way to Santa Cruz Downtown.

End point

Depending on the location of your accommodation we either meet here, or meet somewhere closer to your accomodattion on the way to Santa Cruz Downtown.
Depending on the location of your accommodation we either meet here, or meet somewhere closer to your accomodattion on the way to Santa Cruz Downtown.