This excursion will take guests to a small community located at edge of the estuaries on the mangrove, who have made a big effort for the conservation of the remaining mangroves. The community has formed an ecological club and offers exceptional opportunities for observing water birds. Dugout paddle canoes are used to navigate through the canals. More than 40 bird species have been identified here, including white ibis, yellow-crowned night heron, and rufous-necked wood rail. The mangrove swamps boast rich and diverse marine fauna and the trees are essential for the breeding and protection of hundreds of fish, mollusk, and crustacean species.
The Puerto Hondo Mangrove Ecotourism project is located one kilometer north along the Via a La Costa and works with the Fundacion Pro-Bosque. It is sponsored by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.