Embark on a thrilling half-day river safari in Palo Verde National Park, Costa Rica’s wetlands. Spot diverse wildlife, enjoy a delicious lunch, and explore Coco Beach town.
- Palo Verde National Park - Immerse yourself in the ‘marshlands’ of Costa Rica with this Half Day Excursion.\n\nEmbark on a 2-hour journey along the Tempisque River, nestled within the confines of the Palo Verde National Park, a gem in the heart of Guanacaste Province. This adventure offers a chance to witness an array of wildlife, including white-faced capuchins, bellowing howler monkeys, nimble spider monkeys, oversized iguanas, and approachable crocodiles perfect for photography. Bird enthusiasts can revel in sightings of roseate spoonbills, storks, hawks, jaribus, parrots, macaws, and the elusive tiger heron. Post-cruise, savor a traditional lunch prepared on wood-fired stoves, delivering the true essence of Costa Rican cuisine. Post-meal, experience a Chorotega handicraft demonstration, observing the preservation of indigenous Chorotega pottery techniques. The excursion is topped off with a coffee tasting session and a visit to the coastal town of Coco Beach, where you can indulge in local market shopping. An optional detour to Guatil Traditional Town is available. Note: This tour can be tailored to include only the River Boat experience.
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- Lunch included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Drinks
Embark on a Half Day Journey through Costa Rica’s “wetlands”
This voyage steers you along the Tempisque River within a reserved sanctuary named Palo Verde National Park for 90 minutes. This is a must-visit in Guanacaste Province, allowing you the chance to encounter an array of wildlife including white-faced monkeys, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, large iguanas, crocodiles (with opportunities for close-up photos), roseate spoonbills, storks, hawks, jaribus, parrots, macaws, tiger herons, etc… Following the boating adventure, we relish a traditional lunch, prepared over wood-burning stoves by the local women, letting you savor the true taste of Costa Rican cuisine. Post-lunch, we showcase a Chorotega handicraft presentation and give you a glimpse into the indigenous Chorotega style of clay artistry. As part of the tour, we also offer coffee tasting, before heading to Coco Beach town. Here, you will have leisure time to shop at local markets or explore the surrounding area.
- Dress code is smart casual
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.