It’s considered one of the best sites for bird watching. Caño Negro is also home of: sloths, monkeys, caimans, lizards, bats, and a variety of flora native of the wetlands. We take a boat to navigate for approximately three hours on the river.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 10 hours
- Starting time 7:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English
Experience
Highlights
- Our guides will explain you everything about this marvelous eco-system.
- The Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge is considered to be of the best sites on the continent for bird watching.
Full description
CAÑO NEGRO WILDLIFE REFUGE TOUR
The Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge is considered to be of the best sites on the continent for bird watching. In addition to an abundance of birds, Caño Negro is also home to many exciting animals, such as sloth, three types of monkeys, caimans, lizards, bats, and a variety of flora native of the wetlands.
Our tour to this beautiful region leaves from La Fortuna and travels approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to Los Chiles, a rustic village just three kilometers from the Nicaraguan border. Then we begin our boat ride to the wetlands. . On the way up, you will see many bird and animal species. Around noon we will stop along the river for a typical Costa Rican lunch before heading back to Los Chiles to take the bus back to La Fortuna.
Includes
- Bilingual naturalist guide
- Transportation in an A/C bus
- Picnic lunch (vegetarian food available upon request)
- Beverages
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
- People with heart problems
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Hotels Arenal Zona 1
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
Not allowed
- Alcohol and drugs
Know before you go
- What to bring: Light, comfortable clothing, sandals or tennis shoes, binoculars, camera, sunscreen lotion and insect repellent.
- Operation Minimum: 2 persons paying as a adults.
- Refund or Cancellation:
- Cancellation one day in advance (before 5:00 pm): No charge.
- Cancellations the day of the Tour: 100% cancellation fee applies.
