Poco Coco Retreats by Misty

One of the best ways to explore the Nicoya Peninsula is by water, and lucky for us, we have the best local marine-expert Captain there is! This week we cruised past jungle-covered coastlines, watched spider monkeys leap through the trees on Spider Monkey Island, watched a giant pod of spotted dolphins race alongside our boat, snorkled in the bluest waters with angle fish, sardines and other fishes, and even caught the breathtaking sight of flying stingrays gliding across the ocean’s surface.
One of my favorite moments was stopping at a tiny, secluded beach tucked inside the Curú National Wildlife Refuge—known affectionately by local captains as “Single Palm Island.” Just one palm tree, turquoise water, and the kind of silence that reminds you how wild Costa Rica still is.
No whales this time (their peak season is July through October, with another smaller migration from December through March), but that’s the beauty of the ocean—you never know what it has in store. Every trip is completely different, and every trip leaves you in awe.
This is one of my favorite adventures to share with Poco Coco Retreat guests because it’s so much more than a boat ride. It’s a front-row seat to Costa Rica’s wild side. 🌴🌊🐬