Rain forest Walks

No vacation to Costa Rica can be complete without seeing Costa Rica’s Tropical rain forest. Either you want to do it yourself or want to have a local guide take you through; the rain forest should always be visited by tourists. What happens is Costa Rica’s forests are different than those forests located, let’s say in the U.S., since they are located closer to the Equator. In Costa Rica’s forests, rain will be present almost every day and since Costa Rica is located in an animal immigration area many animals live and come to Costa Rica. The best way to explore the rain forest is by going on a walk while you are guided by a local guide who knows the area. There are many Types of rain forest tours available, please talk to us for further details.

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

If you are looking to see, discover, and explore the rain forest, you cannot miss Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. This reserve is home to 100 species of mammals, over 400 species of birds, including 30 kinds of hummingbirds, over 1000 species of insect and 2,500 species of plants, including 420 kinds of orchids. There are also excellent accommodations, restaurants, small stores, and public services in the area which make it a great spot to explore the rain forest while having all your adventure’s needs fulfilled.

Visit Tortuguero National Park

This tour is one of the top ten tours in Costa Rica. This tour takes place in the National Park Tortuguero, located in the providence of Limon, on the Caribbean coast. The National Park Tortuguero is a national park within the Tortuguero conservation area. This is one of the most visited areas in Costa Rica, even though it can only be accessed by boat or plane. This park is a key nesting ground for sea turtles, which include Hawksbill, Loggerheads, Green and Leatherbacks. The rivers in this park are homes to manatees, as well as caimans, crocodiles, and Tropical Gar, which is considered a living fossil and you will be able to observe them all. In the Forests jaguars, three-toed sloths, and three of Costa Rica's four species of monkeys (Geoffroy's Spider Monkey, the Mantled Howler, and the White-headed Capuchin) can be found. Basilisk lizards and poisonous frogs also inhabit the area, along with 375 species of birds including kingfishers, toucans, blue herons, peacocks, and parrots. There are more than 400 species of trees and approximately 2,200 species of plants ( www.worldheadquarters.com). All inclusive tours are available to this natural treasure, so come and enjoy the beauties of Mother Nature with us today!

Turtle nesting tours

Taking a turtle nesting tour might be one of the best activities to include on one’s itinerary. The nesting of Sea turtles is a must-see spectacle. The turtles come to nest in both the Caribbean and in some areas along the pacific coast between February to June, July to October, and from August to September. This amazing phenomenon happens most of the time at night when turtles arrive at these calculated locations and dig holes on the sand where they nest their eggs. Come and see real sea turtles yourself this adventure is an incredible way to enjoy Costa Rica’s natural treasures while helping and supporting the ecologist organizations who are working to save them from extinction.

Hiking in Costa Rica

Costa Rica has many hot hiking spots. Hiking is the perfect sport for those looking to engage in a serious outdoor activity. Hiking does require some physical effort and it can be practiced by all family members. Recommendations: if you have any serious injury, have had an injury recently, or have any other physical limitation you should see a doctor before engaging in any physical activity such as hiking.

Mountain biking

Mountain biking is definitely an adventurous sport. Let’s analyze the activity at hand, it requires a bike and mountains, both of which Costa Rica can provide, especially the mountains part. Costa Rica is home to 5 mountain ranges: “Cordillera central”, “*Cordillera de Guanacaste”, “Cordillera de Talamanca”, Cordillera de Tilaran”, and “Cerros de Escazu”. This provides mountain bikers with a LARGE area to explore and discover. Mountain biking is a really popular activity among Costaricans or “Ticos” as they also refer to themselves. More information is available upon request.
*Cordillera= mountain range

Horseback riding

Horseback riding is a really common activity practiced by Costaricans as a leisure activity and to attend social horse exhibitions known as “Topes”. Conveniently, this activity can be performed in almost every place in Costa Rica; some of the locations available are the beach, the rain forest, or in private horse riding centers. In addition, this activity can be a wonderful way to spice up your vacation. Horseback riding is as well an adventure which can be enjoyed by all family members, because it does not require much physical effort and provides you with a relaxing and unique way to explore Costa Rica.

Tropical Wildlife watching tours

Over 12% of Costa Rica’s territory is rain forest and conservation zones. As a result, Costa Rica possesses an amazing variety of flora and fauna. Costa Rica is one of the most admired countries when it comes to biodiversity. There are more than 200 species of mammals, about 850 species of birds, almost 200 types of amphibians and 220 species of reptiles. All these factors have made Costa Rica a perfect location to watch animals in their natural habitat. Many escorted tours are available to explore Costa Rica’s tropical jungle and watch animals.

Buy a canary in Costa Rica and take it home (New!)

That’s right! You get to pick your own canary and take him back home with you! It’s really affordable and definitely one of the best souvenirs you can get! You will be taken to a local owner’s canary breeding place. There are over 150 canaries for you to choose from! Include this feature on your Costa Rica vacation package to take home more than a nice tan and amazing pictures!

Bird watching tours

Even though Costa Rica is a small country, it has a wide variety of bird species for its size. Costa Rica is home to 893 bird species according to a report of the British Birds magazine. The best way to go watch birds is by going with a local guide who knows the zone and the best spots. Also, it is necessary to go to the right place in order for one to see enough birds and enjoy this adventure. Also Take a look at Tropical Wildlife watching tours, Turtle nesting tours, Horseback riding, and Mountain biking.

Explore the rain forest

Costa Rica is a small country with big surprises, surprises that are waiting for you! One of those surprises is the tropical rain forest. Costa Rica is the approximate size of West Virginia; however, it hosts 5% of the WORLD’s biodiversity. Visitors have rated a guided tour through the Rain forest as a fun, safe, and an exciting experience. It is believed that no trip to Costa Rica would be complete without going into the rain forests.

Visit the Irazu volcano national park

Visiting a real volcano is not something everybody gets to experience. The Irazu volcano is Costa Rica’s highest and largest (600km3) volcano and it is the largest in all of Central America as well. The volcano is located about 3,432 meters (11,260 ft) above sea level, and it is famous for being the only place in the Central American area where you can see both the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. This attraction is located in Cartago one of the 7 providences that form Costa Rica. The Irazu volcano is a perfect family/couple/or individual vacation complement.