- Monteverde is one of the regions more developed for tourists in Costa Rica. It is the perfect combination of a rural tourism community surrounded with a biodiversity of natural attractiions that make it unique in the country, and even at international level.
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Visit the private Biological Reserve dedicated to the conservation of the flora and fauna that it exists in this complex ecosystem. The reserve consists of 10,000 hectares and at the same time it is an important niche in the growing net of protected areas of the country.
- Santa Elena Biological Preserve: This
preserve offers an alternative for the adventurous person who likes a true native atmosphere. You can enjoy the picturesque environment, and on clear days you'll see a beautiful view of the Sandbank volcano.
- Butterfly Garden : This is a study center in a garden where the different hábitats of the butterflies can be observes. Learn about these fascinating creatures and see the evolution of a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly.
- Hummingbird Gallery: In this interesting place you will be able to learn the natural history of the region and to see the color, speed and amazing beauty of the Costa Rican Hummingbirds. You'll also enjoy a slide show and a photo gallery of a variety of these beautiful birds.
- Cavalcades: If you like horse back riding this is a charming way of visiting the area. A local guide will take you to secluded places in this natural paradise in Monteverde and you will be able to see wonderful views of the Gulf of Nicoya , the waterfalls, and San Luis' Valley.
- "Sky Walk": This is a complex of hanging bridges and paths that will allow you to observe the flora and fauna from the view of the tree tops. Enjoy and learn about the beauty and complexity of the tropical forest using walks through paths and over five hanging bridges.
- "Sky Trek": Enjoy walking and of sliding along a steel cable from one a tree to another, learning about the beauty and complexity of the tropical forest.
- CASEM Cooperativa in Monteverde where you can acquire hand made "souvenirs", as well as a variety of T-shirts representing our country. Here you will find the gift for your friends who stayed at home !
- Islands of the Gulf of Nicoya
- Cruise to Isla Tortuga: Enjoy this trip to a small island in the Gulf of Nicoya.
After a trip to the Pacific coast, simply relax on board the cruise boat while enjoying tropical fruits and live music. Once on the island, you can play beach volleyball, swim in the ocean, or go for an enjoyable canoe ride. Includes light breakfast and lunch.
- Central Pacific
- Aerial tram of the rain forest : The aerial tram is a unique adventure in a comfortable open air gondola that will take you on a fascinating trip through the tropical rain forest, viewing its hanging gardens and animals in the tops of the trees. This area is the home of two thirds of all the species of this forest.
- Carara Biological Reserve: Visit this impressive transition forest from humid to dry land with a large variety of plants, amphibians, reptiles and birds, like the famous Red Limpet. Crocodiles more than ten feet long will be (safely) observed along the Tárcoles River .
- Manuel Antonio National park : The natural paths of the park will take you to the interior of the forest enjoying a varied flora and fauna, including white face monkeys, raccoons and other species of rodents and birds. You will also have time to enjoy a swim in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean .
- Add the following excursions in Manuel Antonio: Half-day cavalcade in the Rain Forest: Enjoy a horse ride in a scenic rural area of Quepos, with traditional farms and cattle properties. Don't forget your bathing suit to swim in the beautiful waterfall along the trail. For the bird watchers, we recommend taking the cavalcade during the afternoon.
- Nauyaca Waterfalls: Aftert two hours ride to Quepos, you
will arrive to a trail where a traditional breakfast awaits you. After breakfast a walk of 45 minutes will take you to the waterfall where you will be able to enjoy the clear waters and take some scenic pictures.
- In search of dolphins: Travel in boat and marvel at the mysterious islands that are part of the Manuel Antonio National Park. You will find numerous species of marine birds and local pigeons. If luck favors you, you will see a variety of dolphins and whales that live near the islands, while learning about this protected area and of the native Quepoas Indians.
- "Kayaking" at Damas Isla: Row in calm waters, in a magic place to enjoy this sport and explore the animal life of the coastal swamps. An excellent trip to observe birds.
Costa Rica Rural Tours
Puntarenas
PO Box 2535-3000 Heredia, Costa Rica
(506) 237-3400 from USA / (506) 262-1891 fax
