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Paddle a 1.5-mile water trail enclosed by ancient red mangrove trees to reach the open lagoon.
The route to the lagoon runs through a narrow canal within the Las Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve. Visitors paddle two-person kayaks in near-total darkness along the winding waterway.
Because the path is highly restricted, guides group the boats and set a steady pace.
10 minsNature reserve boundary
This transition zone moves from the open ocean bay into the protected nature reserve. Take in the last bits of daylight and coastline views before entering the shaded channel. Guides use this area to organize the kayak formation.
30 mins1.5 miles each way
A narrow, 1.5-mile trail runs under a thick canopy of red mangrove trees. Keep your paddle parallel to the kayak when you are not actively paddling. This simple positioning prevents your blade from snagging the roots in the dark.
10 minsLook up at the canopy
Green iguanas and coastal birds rest in the upper branches of the mangroves during the night. Your guide will highlight the sleeping wildlife using a laser pointer. Stay quiet and listen closely to spot the animals overhead.
