Damas Island Mangroves

Twice a day the tide floods the Damas Island estuary forming a series of canals that weave through the tangle of trees and fallen logs that make-up the mangrove forest. The different types of mangrove trees like the black mangroves, the pineapple mangroves and the white mangroves form a unique and important ecosystem that drains the salinity from the brackish water, protects the nearby town of Quepos from erosion and provides an important habitat for local wildlife.

Last updated: Oct 21, 2023