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Carara National Park

We will start your journey by picking you up from your hotel in our 4x4 private car, and going on a scenic 1.5-hour drive along Route 27, making your way to your first stop at Carara National Park. Head straight out onto some flat walking trails suitable for all fitness levels and wheelchair users, and admire the biological reserve's abundant jungle life in person. Look up to the 40-meter high canopy, and keep an eye out for bright scarlet macaws, agouti rodents, stunning poison dart frogs, spider monkeys, dozens of birds, fantastic fungi, and huge wild cashew trees. Next, enjoy lunch like a local and eat at a traditional soda diner, where you have the option of eating fresh fish or seafood. Re-energized, lower your gears and enjoy a relaxing boat ride for some birdwatching on the Tárcoles River. Admire the river's mangroves, which are some of the most unique and scarce ecosystems of the world, and considered to be biodiversity hotspots. Keep a lookout for the 6-meter-long American crocodiles — the largest of the continent.

Guided Nature Walk Our guided nature walk is the perfect way to learn about the different plants and animals that call Carara National Park home. Your experienced guide will lead you through the forest, pointing out interesting plants and animals and sharing their knowledge of the park's ecosystem. This is an incredible experience for nature and animal lovers alike. You will have the opportunity to observe monkeys, snakes, and a variety of birds, including the iconic scarlet macaw, which has made this place its home. In addition to the abundance of wildlife, you will witness the transition between dry tropical forest and wet tropical forest.

Embark on an ATV adventure through the jungle and along the river paths, immersing yourself in the natural beauty of Costa Rica. Traverse the terrain effortlessly with automatic vehicles, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable ride for all participants. Meet your guide and set off on your adventure, crossing the river several times and taking in the stunning views of the Pacific Ocean from a viewpoint over the Carara National Park. After capturing some memorable pictures, continue your journey to Mantas Beach for further exploration. Pass through the heart of a village, providing a glimpse into the local culture and way of life. Ride through dense rainforests, teeming with a variety of plant and animal species and experience the biodiversity of the region. Enjoy this blend of natural beauty, adventure, and cultural experiences.

This full day tour will begin when you are picked up at the place you agree with us in San Jose Central Park or SJO Airport, from there you will be driven to the Carara National Park. From there you will go down and start a walk with your guide, who will be giving you information about the importance of this protected area since it is located in a transitional place in the transition from a tropical dry forest and the humid tropical forest. One of the attractions of this park is the variety of animals and plants that you will have the opportunity to find, among these howler monkeys, white-faced monkeys, toucan iguanas and trogons. Then you will be transported to the river Tarcoles, when you are there, begin a boat tour in which you can see many crocodiles while the guide you pointed out several species of birds and other animals that perch around the river. *At the end of the tour you will be taken back to the place you agreed with the operator. * This tour has a minimum of 2 passengers. AVAILABILITY May vary, please contact us. DURATION Full Day TOUR LANGUAGE English and Spanish

Head out into the river on an exclusive and unique boat tour in the river with a naturalist guide. Get up close to American crocodiles and observe a variety of exotic birds. Take a walk in the Carara National Park, see the rich wildlife, and learn more about biodiversity in this fascinating region of the Central Pacific Coast. Your breathtaking adventure begins with a relaxing 90-minute private drive from San Jose, through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside with air-conditioned transportation. Arrive at Tarcoles River, home to one of the world’s largest crocodile populations in the wild. Get up-close with American crocodiles of all sizes, and observe an abundance of beautiful exotic birds on a 90-minute boat tour. Enjoy spectacular rainforest scenery and cruise through dense mangrove forest canals. Spot jungle wildlife such as iguanas, lizards, and monkeys. Tuck into a delicious lunch and explore the souvenir store, before continuing to the Carara National Park. Go deep inside the rainforest in this rich and unique ecosystem, where many beautiful wildlife species are common to see such as the Scarlet macaw, monkeys, snakes, armadillos, and over 1,400 species of plants. After this great safari, return to your hotel in San Jose.