The Little Amazon Takua Pa was our next destination right after the eye-opening visit to the Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Museum. We were ready to continue our journey through Takua Pa District. Rather than scrambling for transport between sites, we had arranged for our friendly Grab driver to take us across Takua Pa with a few pre-planned stops. It was one of the best decisions of the trip, as booking a Grab in this area was quite difficult.
I came across The Little Amazon Takua Pa online—it’s a lesser-known attraction. Reviews were sparse and vague, but it seemed to offer a short boat ride through a mangrove forest. I was actually skeptical and wondered if it would be worth our time.
After a short 15-minute drive, we soon found ourselves arriving at our destination. There was no official signage, no visitor center, and no obvious entrance. The only thing we noticed was a sign that read “Amazing Takua Pa,” featuring two snake carvings. For a moment, it felt like we had made a wrong turn. Our doubts were only cleared when we spotted a tour bus with passengers disembarking.
Despite the understated arrival, something about the stillness of the place caught our attention. It wasn’t commercial or crowded—just pure, quiet nature. We signed up for the boat ride experience, each paying 500 baht for an hour-long journey. The boats were small inflatables that could accommodate only two passengers, along with a local paddler who also served as our guide.
While the setting was undeniably serene, the sun that day was relentless. With little shade and a cloudless sky, it was a challenge not to complain about the heat, let alone fully enjoy the ride. The mangrove forest, however, showcased its untouched beauty, with towering trees and winding roots. Unfortunately, we didn’t spot much wildlife. Aside from a solitary wasp hive clinging to a trunk, the snakes and birds of the area remained elusive that day.
The ride started to feel a bit monotonous after a while, especially under the punishing heat. I found myself using my bag to block the sun, and we were both sweating non-stop. Still, we had one memorable moment—we hopped off the boat onto the firm mangrove roots and had a rare photo opportunity amidst the raw beauty of the forest. I managed to capture some Instagram-worthy shots.
Eventually, we made a slow U-turn back to our starting point. We thanked our paddler, grateful for his effort in navigating us through the maze of the mangrove.
In conclusion, The Little Amazon in Takua Pa offers a unique glimpse into Thailand’s mangrove ecosystem, but your experience can really hinge on the weather and wildlife sightings. For us, it was a bit underwhelming, but still, it was scenic and another adventure to remember.
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