San Lucas one day tour

Samantha Tours

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San Lucas Island has held a fascination for people for many years.
The indigenous people used the island as a burial place from around 1,500-800 BC., and jade, gold stone and clay pieces have been discovered.

The island continues to fascinate, it is a remote and tranquil island, but there are many poignent reminders of the brutal past when the island operated as a prison modelled on Devil's Island.
It is one of only 2 islands in the gulf of Nicoya with natural fresh water, and this has encouraged the bilogical diversity you can enjoy today.

There are a number of troops of Congo (Howler) monkeys, as well as deer, racoons, anteaters and other mammals. There are a number of bats, at least 8 different species, many of which live in or close to the old prison buildings.

Now you can visit the island and see for yourself the great beauty and the great sadness of this wonderful island

Your tour details:

	Your tour to San Lucas starts at 7.00 am, when the bus departs from the Holiday Inn, in downtown San Jose. Please note that the bus leaves promptly, you should be ready at least 10 minutes earlier. We travel down the highway to Puntarenas, on route you will enjoy some great views, particularly when we cross the mountains and begin the drop down to the coastal plain.
	On arival in Puntarenas we board the beautiful motor yacht Paradise for the journey across the gulf of Nocoya to the island. The journey takes less than an hour during which we will serve soft drinks, coffee, and fresh fruit.
	On arrival on the island you will go on a tour of the old prison buildings, and our experienced (and bi-lingual) guides will explain some of the history and point out areas of interest. The prison is famous for its graffiti, and our guides will show you the best examples.
	Parents with young children will be relieved to know that we know which cells contain the more graphic imagesand we can easilly avoid these when appropriate. After the tour you will enjoy lunch: freshly prepared BBQ'd fish with rice and vegetables. (continues below)

Tour group looking at the back of the Admin building

Rear of the cell blocks San Lucas Prison Costa Rica

	With lunch over, we take a gentle stroll along a shaded trail, through the tropical dry forest to Playa el Coco, one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. You can relax, and enjoy the peace, enjoy a swim on the gently sloping beach, or the more adventurous can explore. We carry snorkelling equipment for use by guests.
	We leave the beach in the late afternoon to return to the boat. For the return journey, we sail to the south of the island taking in the great sea viws of the island in the gulf. Enjoy a cocktail or two as the sun gently sets behind the island.
	A very special day out. Enjoy a little bit of Costa Rica's recent history, enjoy a secluded island, stroll through tropical dry forest, and enjoy a beautiful beach all in one day. Not forgetting a great sea cruise on the beautiful Paradise. A day you will remember for years.

graffiti in prison cells, San Lucas prison, Costa Rica

To find out more, why not join us on one of our daily tours to San Lucas Island. Phone the number below or use the following link to send an email enquiry Info@samanthatours.com can also be used for all your travel enquiries and bookings.

Please contact us at:

Phones: (506) 2233-2681
Fax: (506) 2233-2523
E-mail: info@samanthatours.com