Wildlife refuge

Curu Wildlife Refuge

Birds, monkeys, beaches and tropical forest near Paquera.

Curu Wildlife Refuge is one of the best nature visits near Paquera. From Family Wolf El Chorro, guests can reach the refuge in about 15 minutes by car.

DistanceAbout 15 min
Best timeEarly morning
Good forWildlife
BringWater and shoes

What you can see

Curu combines forest, beach, mangrove and coastal habitats. Visitors commonly look for monkeys, deer, iguanas, tropical birds and coastal wildlife while walking the trails.

Best time to visit

Morning is usually the best time for wildlife activity and cooler temperatures. If you can, arrive early and plan enough time for trails and beach areas.

Stay near Curu

Family Wolf is a practical base for visiting Curu because you can stay close to the ferry, the refuge and other Paquera experiences without changing hotels.

Stay 15 minutes from Curu

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