Approximately pick up time: 9:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. Approximately duration: 2 hours
The frogs and toads belong to the class Amphibian and to the order Anura. In Costa Rica, nearly 140 species of frogs and toads have been identified; and they are divided into 8 families.
At the Monteverde’s Frog Pond you will find approximately 40 terrariums simulating the habitat for different species of frogs and toads. Admire some colorful frogs such as the famous red-eye tree frog and the blue jean.
Your guide will acquaint you with valuable information about the anurans and the species that are actually endangered.
You can do both The Butterfly Garden and The Frog Pond for a special price!!!
Recommendations: Camera, binoculars, long pants, sun block, insect repellent and hiking shoes / boots.
Approximately pick up time: 9:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. Approximately duration: 2.5 hours
Butterflies are among the most beautiful creatures in the world. In Costa Rica over 14,000 species of butterflies have been identified of which, approximately 750 are found in Monteverde.
The Butterfly Garden offers you four gardens simulating different habitats that will show you different species of butterflies found in the country: Lowland habitat - from sea level to 1625 ft (495 m).
This greenhouse is home to the Cracker a grayish-white butterfly, which are the only butterflies that make noise and are able to hear.
Mid-Elevation habitat, preferred by species that live up to 3280 ft (1000 m) along the forest edges. Here you may observe the butterflies feeding on flowers, perching on leaves, or hanging upside down from twigs. Forest understory habitat.
This habitat is cooler, darker and moister than most butterfly habitats and is home to Glasswing butterflies. Highland forest edge habitat, a forest edge environment at 4225 ft (1288 m). Here you can find over 25 species of highland butterflies feeding on flowers and fruit.
This Butterfly Garden also has a nature center where the visitor will learn about other species of insects, such as scorpions, tarantulas, walking sticks and more.
You can do both The Butterfly Garden and The Frog Pond for a special price!!!
Recommendations: Camera, binoculars, long pants, sun block, insect repellent and hiking shoes / boots.
Approximately pick up time: 9:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. Approximately duration: 2.5 hours
Hummingbirds comprise the second largest and the best known avian family in America, with its 330 species. They are found from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego; however, they are more numerous in the tropics. Besides the beautiful colors, hummingbirds are notable for their small size and fast movements.
They are also known for their nectar feeding which provide them with energy; but they also eat small insects and/or spiders, which provide them with proteins. In Costa Rica you can find over 57 species of hummingbirds. A slide show will introduce you to Monteverde’s natural history.
Different species of flora and fauna are displayed to inform the visitors about the biodiversity of this region.
Recommendations: Camera, long pants, sun block, insect repellent and hiking shoes / boots
Approximately pick up time: 7:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. Approximately duration: 3.5 hours
The Monteverde Conservation League was established in 1986 out of concern for the threatened forest in the Tilaran Mountains.
Since then, children and adults from over 40 countries have raised money which has enabled the league to purchase more than 22,000 hectares (over 54,000 acres) of land, the largest private reserve in Costa Rica.
It is named Bosque Eterno de los Niños (BEN) in honor of all the children who have contributed to its protection. The Monteverde Conservation League is saving an expanse of forest that enriches a community of people and preserves a uniquely diverse ecosystem of flora and fauna.
During the tour you may observe some mammals as coatis, white-faced monkeys, agoutis, and porcupines. Over 150 species of birds may be seen, such ad keel billed toucans, blue-crowned motmots, long-tailed manakins, squirrel cuckoos, and emerald toucanets.
Recommendations: Camera, long pants, sun block, insect repellent and hiking shoes / boots.
Approximately pick up time: 8:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. Approximately duration: 3 hours
This is one of the few stables that offer a horse tour without riding across the streets of Monteverde.
We will transfer you from the hotel to this private property where the best horses of town await for you to take you on a two hour horseback riding through open fields, coffee and banana plantations and enjoy incredible views of the Gulf of Nicoya.
El Rodeo offers horses for everybody and all levels of experience, from beginners to experience riders. Enjoy an unforgettable trip at sunset, when the best views of the Gulf of Nicoya are at your disposal.
Recommendations: Camera, binoculars, long pants, sun block, insect repellent and hiking shoes / boots.
Approximately pick up time: 7:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. Approximately duration: 3.5 hours
Drive an ATV through private farms and rustic roads that will take you through different small towns.
The tour begins with a safety speech and a driving practice where the tour guides will evaluate the driving skills of all participants. Beautiful landscapes will enhance the tour while driving by Las Nubes, Cebadilla, Los Tornos and La Cruz until your return to the departure place after a 9 miles (15 km) ride.
Recommendations: Long trousers, comfortable shoes, camera and extra clothes.
Operation hours: 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. Approximately duration: 2.5 hours
Sky Trek is a secure system of trails and zip lines, in the Monteverde Cloud Forest that offers visitors the opportunity to observe and appreciate the nature from different vantage points.
Sky Trek is similar to other canopy tours in Costa Rica, but incorporates some significant differences, such as being of larger scale and metal platforms covered with mesh-covered and steel rails which prevent falling or sliding.
You can do both Sky Walk and Sky Trek for a special price!!!
Recommendations: Camera, light clothing, hiking shoes and insect repellent.
Operation hours: From 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Approximately duration: 2 hours
Sky Walk is a combination of suspension bridges and platforms built in the cloud forest that offers an opportunity to explore the forest canopy in a safe and easy manner.
Sky Walk allows a vision of the forest from a different perspective which starts with a walk on the ground through the forest, and takes you up to explore the tops of the trees.
You can do both Sky Walk and Sky Trek for a special price!!!
Recommendations: Comfortable shoes, camera with plenty of film, binoculars, poncho and insect repellent.
Approximately pick up time: 12:00 p.m. Approximately duration: 4 hours
The Volio Waterfall is located in the tropical rainforest of the Bribri Indian Reservation.
The moderate hike through the forest has several river crossings and affords the opportunity to view many different species of flora and fauna including the beautiful heleconia flowers, poison dart frogs and toucans.
Once you have arrived, a swim in the waterfall’s pool is refreshing.
Recommendations: Bug repellent, drinking water, sturdy shoes, swim suit and towel for the waterfall.
Approximately pick up time: 6:00 a.m. Approximately duration: 4 hours
The Caribbean zone of Costa Rica is one of the Country’s most biologically diverse areas thanks to the large tracts of tropical rainforest, mangroves, estuaries and beaches found here.
A bird watchers dream come true - of Costa Rica’s 850 species of birds, over half are found in this zone.
Birds that may be spotted include the crested-mandible toucan, ornate hawk-eagle, red-lored amazon, red-capped manakin, sulpher-winged parakeet, broad-billed motmot, collared aracari, lineated woodpecker, great green and scarlet macaws, great curassow, white-necked jacobin, violaceous trogan, montezuma oropendola, green ibis, green-and-rufous kingfisher, yellow-crowned night heron, and northern boat-billed heron, among others.
Recommendations: Bug repellent, drinking water and sturdy shoes or sandals depending on the area.
Approximately pick up time: During the day Approximately duration: 3 hours
The Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica is known for its world class surfing - the famous “Salsa Brava” waves are created just beyond the coral reef. Around the area of Puerto Viejo and Cocles there are waves for all levels.
If you are a beginner or intermediate surfer, both Black Beach and Cocles Beach offer nice waves on safe sandy bottom beaches.
Approximately pick up time: 6:00 a.m. Approximately duration: 11 hours
This trip gives you the ultimate blend of wilderness exposure and excitement. The Pacuare River is world famous for its sheer beauty.
A true river gorge, it is flanked by steep, green walls. You see waterfalls cascading into the river from both sides as colorful, tropical birds fly right over your head.
Amazing views of the virgin tropical rainforest appear before your eyes as you descend this true exploratory land.
The white water is equally exciting. The amount of rapids covered in this outstanding descent make it one of the most memorable rivers you’ll ever run.
Recommendations: Tennis shoes or “teva” style sandals (no flip-flops), sunscreen, hat, swim suit, drinking water, towel and a change of dry clothes.
Approximately pick up time: 6:00 a.m. Approximately duration: 6 hours
Typical local Caribbean fishing is done in a canoe boat. Live bait is used to catch tarpon, red snapper, mackerel, jack fish, kingfish, blue tuna, june fish, among others.
Recommendations: Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, swim suit, towel and drinking water.
Approximately pick up time: 1:00 p.m. Approximately duration: 3 hours
Galloping along a palm tree lined beach, venturing through jungle trails, exploring abandoned cocoa plantations… sound intriguing? Your choice of trails - jungle, beach, cocoa plantation or a combination.
Similar to western riding, but the Costa Rican saddle is more streamlined.
Recommendations: Long pants, sturdy shoes, insect repellent and hat.
Approximately pick up time: 8:00 a.m. Approximately duration: 7 hours
The High Talamanca watershed is a network of rivers that support not only the Caribbean lowlands, but also many villages not accessible by road.
The tour begins in the Bribri village of Suretka, where you will find one of the busiest produce markets in the area and enjoy spectacular views of the vast Talamanca Mountains and foothills.
Here the Uren and Cuen Rivers join to form the Sixaola River, which represents the border between Costa Rica and Panama.
From Suretka, the tour explores the beautiful turquoise-green upper Uren River by motor canoe. Along the River, small Indian villages, virgin rainforest, and many different plants and animals can be seen.
Enjoy the amazing views and maybe some body rafting along this exquisite river.
Recommendations: Insect repellent, swimsuit, towel, sturdy shoes and “teva” style sandals (no flip-flops), sunscreen, and hat.
Approximately pick up time: 5:00 p.m. Approximately duration: 5:00 p.m.
The Leatherback, the Hawksbill, the Green and occasionally the Loggerhead sea turtles make their nest and lay their eggs on Gandoca - Manzanillo beaches.
However, the giant Leatherback sea turtle, with a shell that can grow to over one and a half meters in length and can weigh as much or more than an adult bull cow, is the one who brings fame to these beaches. The nesting season runs from March - June.
Recommendations: Dark clothing, long pants, insect repellent, drinking water and sturdy shoes or sandals.
Special notes: Cameras are not allowed, flash can disturb the turtles nesting. Turtles are wild animals and nest during this broad four-month season, seeing a turtle on any given night is not guaranteed.
Approximately pick up time: 7:30 a.m. Approximately duration: 6 hours
This Refuge stands out for the beauty of its beaches, coral reefs, and tropical forests vibrant with life.
Its extraordinary biodiversity is comprised of many ecosystems of great importance.
The refuge is covered with thick forest composed primarily of holillo palm, sajo and cativo, coconut palm, sea grape and heleconia - a plant that grows two meters tall and has very conspicuous and beautiful, brightly colored bractlets of red and yellow.
Its estuary is made up almost exclusively of red mangrove.
The refuge protects several species of animals in danger of extinction such as the manatee, crocodile, tapir, caiman and paca.
Monkeys and sloth may also be seen. Birds that may be spotted include the crested-mandible toucan, ornate hawk-eagle, red-lored amazon, manakins, parakeets, motmots, aracari and woodpecker.
Recommendations: Insect repellent, drinking water, sturdy shoes and long pants.
Approximately pick up time: 7:30 a.m. Approximately duration: 7 hours
Within the lagoon habitat, one may observe large quantities of aquatic birds, including numerous herons, cormorants, and the flashy kingfisher.
You may also run into a crocodile or a troop of white-faced monkeys. With some luck, you might even see a Mermaid!
Local legend has it that early spottings of manatees where mistaken for the mythical half-woman, half-fish.
However, the celebrity resident of the lagoon is an animal which is now rarely seen - the endangered Caribbean manatee - as it is an expert at hearing the slightest indication of a boat. The boat will stop for a short hike.
Recommendations: Bug repellent, drinking water, sturdy shoes and long pants.
Approximately pick up time: 8:30 a.m. Approximately duration: 6 hours
Cahuita National Park features the only mature coral reef on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica.
This reef spreads out like a fan off Cahuita Point and measures about 240 hectares. Both elkhorn and smooth brain corals are the most prevalent species on the reef along with a wide variety of other marine life.
A boat will take you to the best snorkeling spots. This tour may also be combined with a hike.
Recommendations: Sunscreen, swimsuit, towel, hat, sunglasses, insect repellent, drinking water. If the tour includes a hike, sturdy shoes or sandals are also needed.
Approximately pick up time: 8:30 a.m. Approximately duration: 6 hours
The Park is made up of various habitats including swampland, mixed forest, mangroves, and beaches. A variety of wildlife can be spotted there.
Frequently seen animals include the howler monkey, sloth, snakes, iguanas, common raccoon, and white-nosed coati, several species of swamp forest birds such as the green ibis, green-and-rufous kingfisher, yellow-crowned night heron, and northern boat-billed heron, among others.
Recommendations: Sunscreen, insect repellent, drinking water and sturdy shoes or sandals.
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