The malekus had open their hearts and their community to all visitors, this way, sharing with us a little of their culture, language and traditions, they are giving us the chance to know the roots of ours Costa Rican been; by taking a hike with a maleku guide through enchanting rainforest and pre- Columbian burial grounds of their native lands, we’ll get to learn about medicinal plants, nature from the maleku’s point of view and also visit one of their cementeries.
This hike is narrated in the Maleku language (maleku jaica), and translated into English.
What to bring: Long pants, hiking shoes, camera, binocular, during the rain season bring raincoat.
This a more challenging open ocean paddle along one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful coastlines from Quepos to Manuel Antonio National Park. Paddle by islands that are nesting sites for unique coastal bird life including boobies and frigate birds. Visit the secluded Biesanz Bay and surf kayak at Espadilla beach.
Requirements: Some experience and good physical condition.
What to bring: swimsuit, towel, sun lotion, camera, and shorts.
Cruise this spectacular coastline from Quepos to the Manuel Antonio National Park in search of dolphins, sea turtles and unique bird life including boobies and frigate birds which nest on islands believed to ancient Indian burial sites.
The tour guide will explain the history of the Quepoa indigenous community and the geology of the area highlighting dramatic features such as blowholes beneath towering cliff and formation of the National Park.
The tour include a visit to the secluded beach at Biezanz Bay for swimming and tropical snacks
What to bring: swimsuit, towel, sun lotion, camera, and shorts.
This park is the most popular in Costa Rica with beautiful white sand beaches surrounded by emerald waters and jungle. Our naturalist guide will explain the history and geography of the area as well as help you get the most of your visit pointing out sloth’s, monkeys, birds and all kind of animals.
What to bring: swimsuit, towel, sun lotion, walking shoes, camera, and shorts.
Enjoy a walking tour at this private reserve, where you will have the opportunity to observe an incredible flora and fauna including the Resplendent Quetzal, one of the most beautiful birds in the region.
What to bring: Light clothes, insect repellent, binoculars, camera, hiking shoes.
Especially for those who want to go on a bike trip to the area where the forest, the Arenal Volcano and the Lake meet and leads through a beautiful trail.
The tour starts from the Arenal Lake Dam, where we take an old trail into the forest, where we will have the chance to see many different birds, for example: Squirrel Cuckoos, Keel Billed Toucans, Crested Guans, Trogons, howler monkeys and raccoons. This tour will be about four hours.
What to bring: Shorts or pants, camera and sun lotion.
A cascading 40-feet waterfall, giant rainforest trees and panoramic views of the ocean are all part of the ride at the Pacific Rain Forest Aerial Tram.
The ride on the Pacific Tram Open-air gondolas with canvas awnings seat eight passengers and a naturalist guide takes about an hour to travel a half-mile into the heart of a transitional rain forest.
The 210-acre private reserve is a transitional area between the drier climate of the northwest and the more humid climate of the southern coast.
What to bring: Binoculars, camera, comfortable shoes, hiking shoes, hot and repellent.
Year round tour, water level and difficulty of the river can vary significantly throughout the year. The most beautiful river canyon in the tropics will bewitch the adventure beginners and experienced rafters like.
The Pacuare River cuts through one of the scarce pockets of wilderness left on the planet. We will stop for a picnic lunch on the riverbank.
What to bring: Light clothes, comfortable shoes or sandals , towel and sun block lotion.
Palo Verde National Park is a wildlife sanctuary. Scientists from all over the world come to study this rich ecosystem that combines rivers, marshland, mangroves and dry forest.
Our river cruise will take us on the Tempisque River, the most important one in Guanacaste, at the time of admiring the natural beauty of this park and looking for crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas and thousands of birds that migrate to Palo Verde.
What to bring: Comfortable shoes, shorts, insect repellent, camera. Lunch included.
After a delicious Costa Rican breakfast, we will continue our upward journey to the Poas Volcano, a scenic drive next to coffee and sugar plantations through a rain forest. Take a close look at the enormous crater with its deep green lake as you admire its immensity.
Naturalists agree that this park has some of the world's most lush flora and fauna. We continue to the famous La Paz Waterfall, cross the continental division and start descending towards the Caribbean area, admiring the dense vegetation of the Braulio Carrillo rainforest and the unique beauty of San Fernando falls.
Afterwards, we visit Puerto Viejo, where our jungle motor- boat will be waiting for our two-hour ride on one of the rain forest and farms of the Sarapiqui River.
What to bring: Comfortable shoes, hat, insect repellent, suntan lotion and binoculars. Breakfast and lunch included.
