whitewater rafting tour on the Pacuare River.
A true river gorge, the Pacuare is flanked
by steep, green walls and spectacular waterfalls. These are views you
won’t want to miss! Whitewater rafting on the Pacuare
River is a true escape into natural beauty. Connecting with these
stunning nature views will invigorate your spirit.
while colorful tropical birds fly right over your head.
Amazing views of virgin tropical rainforest appear before your eyes
as you raft down the clear river. Wildlife is abundant and you can
easily see sloths, toucans, parrots, butterflies, and colorful frogs.
introduction to the wonderful world of the sloth.
One of the world’s most unique mammals, sloths inhabit Costa Rica’s
rainforest canopy. Included is a one-hour guided canoe ride
through the bayous of the Estrella River Delta. If you
watch closely, you may see wild sloths and other rainforest
creatures as you paddle through the bayou.
At the Sloth Sanctuary Learning Center, you’ll view a short video
about the sloth and meet some of our resident adult
sloths. Baby sloths also make their home here, and you’ll
get to meet them and hear their stories. No tour to the
Sloth Sanctuary would be complete without meeting
Buttercup, the Grande Dame of the Sloth Sanctuary.
introduction to the wonderful world of the sloth.
One of the world’s most unique mammals, sloths inhabit Costa Rica’s
rainforest canopy. Included is a one-hour guided canoe ride
through the bayous of the Estrella River Delta. If you
watch closely, you may see wild sloths and other rainforest
creatures as you paddle through the bayou.
located on a private reserve completely surrounded by
rainforest. This 1300-hectare (approximately 4000 acre)
private reserve is a buffer zone for La Amistad International
Park (“Friendship International Park”), which is
shared by Costa Rica and Panamá.
The park houses the largest indoor nocturnal frog exhibit in the
world, a butterfly garden, reptile vivarium, and a
hummingbird garden. Take a fascinating tram ride through
the rainforest canopy, or hike on one of the
spectacular walking trails through the rainforest and
discover a hidden waterfall. Bring your camera to capture
majestic panoramic views of La Amistad International Park.
located on a private reserve completely surrounded by
rainforest. This 1300-hectare (approximately 4000 acre)
private reserve is a buffer zone for La Amistad International
Park (“Friendship International Park”), which is
shared by Costa Rica and Panamá.
The park houses the largest indoor nocturnal frog exhibit in the
world, a butterfly garden, reptile vivarium, and a
hummingbird garden.
Refuge, just a few miles south of Puerto Viejo. With golden
sand beach, tranquil water, stately palm trees, and splendid
coral reef, Manzanillo is the perfect spot for
snorkeling, swimming, sea kayaking, and scuba diving.
Dolphins can often be seen frolicking in the clear waters.
Costa Rica is a bird watcher’s dream come true with over
850 species of birds. Here on the Caribbean Coast bird
watchers can find over half of Costa Rica’s native bird
species. Grab your binoculars and field notebook; you won’t
want to miss all the tropical bird watching near Puerto
Viejo.
through jungle trails, exploring abandoned cocoa
plantations…all while on horseback. If you have a desire to
get back in the saddle, then you’ll love horseback riding
tours in Costa Rica. There are many horseback riding tours
to choose from. You can ride on regular trails, through the
jungle, on the beach, through a cocoa plantation or a
combination of any of these.
Horseback riding in Costa Rica utilizes a saddle familiar to
western riders; however, the Costa Rican saddle is a bit
more streamlined. Grab your hat and pull on your boots
and giddy-up for an amazing horseback riding adventure in
Costa Rica!
through jungle trails, exploring abandoned cocoa
plantations…all while on horseback. If you have a desire to
get back in the saddle, then you’ll love horseback riding
tours in Costa Rica. There are many horseback riding tours
to choose from. You can ride on regular trails, through the
jungle, on the beach, through a cocoa plantation or a
combination of any of these.
surfing. The famous “Salsa Brava” waves start just beyond the
coral reef.
Around the area of Puerto Viejo and Playa Cocles are waves for
all levels. If you are a beginner or intermediate surfer, both
Black Beach and Playa Cocles offer nice waves on safe,
sandy bottom beaches.
If you’ve always wanted to learn how to surf, Costa Rica is the
place to do it, especially on the Caribbean Coast, where
you can learn from many expert surfers who call Costa Rica
home.
surfing. The famous “Salsa Brava” waves start just beyond the
coral reef.
Around the area of Puerto Viejo and Playa Cocles are waves for
all levels. If you are a beginner or intermediate surfer, both
Black Beach and Playa Cocles offer nice waves on safe,
sandy bottom beaches.
coastal topography abundant with cliffs, caves, and
rainforest.
You will also have time for a nice break at the beach to relax,
swim, and enjoy.
waters of Cahuita National Park and the Gandoca-
Manzanillo Refuge.
Both of these sites have access to the Caribbean Coast’s live
coral reef, one of the most important bio-diverse locations in
Costa Rica. The colors and variety of sea creatures here will
amaze avid snorkelers.
down to the Panamanian border and offers scuba divers
more than 25 fixed dive locations. You can scuba dive the
shallow coral gardens, or go on a scuba diving adventure to
deep, fringing reefs with vertical walls that drop to over 140
feet.
Angelfish, parrotfish, triggerfish, sharks and different species of
jack and snapper are among the 475 species of fish you
may encounter on your scuba dive. Brown and black coral,
sheet coral, and lettuce coral are a few of the 31 types of
coral that can also be seen. In Costa Rica, the best time of
the year for top diving conditions--good visibility (20-30
meters or 60-90 feet) and no current--are from mid January
through May and August through November.
down to the Panamanian border and offers scuba divers
more than 25 fixed dive locations. You can scuba dive the
shallow coral gardens, or go on a scuba diving adventure to
deep, fringing reefs with vertical walls that drop to over 140
feet.
situated within the natural reserve of Gandoca-Manzanillo.
The scenery here is postcard-like with gorgeous beach
views that stretch on for miles. The water is crystal clear and
generally calm, providing excellent swimming and
snorkeling conditions.
near Puerto Viejo. Doña Petronila and her hospitable family,
descendants of the Bribri Tribe, will take you on an amazing
chocolate tour. They will explain the history of cacao and
how it is processed using an ancient artisanal method
invented by the indigenous tribes of Costa Rica.
Learn how these tribes used this precious product, enjoy a
sample or two, and then buy some homemade chocolate to
savor later.
near Puerto Viejo. Doña Petronila and her hospitable family,
descendants of the Bribri Tribe, will take you on an amazing
chocolate tour. They will explain the history of cacao and
how it is processed using an ancient artisanal method
invented by the indigenous tribes of Costa Rica.
WILDLIFE REFUGE
beauty of its sandy beaches, gentle waves, coral reefs, and
vibrant tropical forests. The wildlife refuge’s extraordinary
biodiversity is comprised of many significant ecosystems.
The refuge protects several species of animals in danger of
extinction such as the manatee, crocodile, tapir, caiman,
and paca. Monkeys, birds, and sloths also make their home
here. A tour of the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife
Refuge is a must-do activity in Costa Rica. Both nature
lovers and underwater enthusiasts will enjoy a day in this
remarkable location.
beauty of its sandy beaches, gentle waves, coral reefs, and
vibrant tropical forests. The wildlife refuge’s extraordinary
biodiversity is comprised of many significant ecosystems.
monkeys do, then you will want to book the Crazy Monkey
Canopy Ride in Cocles. This is pure adrenaline excitement
as you soar along the rainforest canopy, eventually arriving
at the golden beach endpoint where the jungle meets the
ocean.
Terra Aventuras Canopy Tour is located 30 minutes away from
Puerto Viejo, and they offer nine aerial platforms, 14 aerieal
ones, and 8,398 feet of cable. Your Canopy Tour Adventure
awaits!
monkeys do, then you will want to book the Crazy Monkey
Canopy Ride in Cocles. This is pure adrenaline excitement
as you soar along the rainforest canopy, eventually arriving
at the golden beach endpoint where the jungle meets the
ocean.
marine wildlife, especially fish. A standard fishing tour takes
approximately three hours, but the duration of the
voyage is negotiable. Fully equipped boats are available. Let
us book a boat for you today so you can fish for Barracuda,
Tarpon, Tuna, Kingfish, Snook, Jack…and more!
and scenic regions in Costa Rica, Cahuita National Park is
located near the town of Cahuita, about 43 kilometers
(27 miles) south of Limón.
Cahuita’s main attractions are its white sand beaches fringed
with endless coconut trees, a calm sea of transparent
waters, and the shimmering coral reefs just offshore. The
most attractive feature for divers is the underwater garden
of marine life, including brain and elkhorn coral. Cahuita’s
National Park is very bio-diverse and is home to raccoons,
crabs (land and water), howler monkeys, kingfishers, night
herons, white-nosed coatis, frogs, toads and snakes.
and scenic regions in Costa Rica, Cahuita National Park is
located near the town of Cahuita, about 43 kilometers
(27 miles) south of Limón.
Cahuita’s main attractions are its white sand beaches fringed
with endless coconut trees, a calm sea of transparent
waters, and the shimmering coral reefs just offshore.
in Costa Rica’s warm waters. As you cruise the palm-fringed
beaches between Puerto Viejo and Gandoca, you
are likely to encounter the three species of dolphins in the
area: the bottle nose, the common and the spinner dolphin.
Rican border in the Caribbean area of Panama, about three
hours south of the town of Puerto Viejo.
Bocas del Toro is known for its impressive biodiversity, due in
part to the great expanse of coral reef that surrounds the
islands. Snorkeling here is a fantastic experience. As you
sail through the islands, many different species of coastal
birds may be seen.
ACTIVITIES
RAFTING
SURFING
HORSE RIDING
SEA KAYAKING
BOAT TOUR
RAINFOREST TOUR
SNORKELLING
SCUBA DIVING
FISHING
BIRD WATCHING
DOLPHIN WATCHING
CHOCOLATE TOUR
EVENTS
