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Irazu Volcano, Orosi And Lankester From San Jose - 1 day

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Visit the highest volcano in the country with 3432 meters high above sea level. Then, visit the city of Cartago, the former capital of Costa Rica where a stop is made at the Basilica of the Virgin of the Angels, a place of pilgrimage for many faithful. Then, explore the Lankester Botanical Garden, created for the protection of more than 800 species of orchids. Continue to the scenic Orosi Valley, one of the important settlements during the colonial era. You will visit its colonial church, followed by a delicious traditional lunch in the area.

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6-99 yrs

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San Jose

Duration8 hours

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Monteverde Local Experience Guided Tour From Monteverde - 3 Hours

Monteverde Local Experience Guided Tour From Monteverde - 1 day

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In this activity we want to share with you a local experience combined with the history of how Monteverde became the destination it is today.It is a tour for people who want to know the customs, traditions and history of the Monteverdens. Juanita's Typical Ranch restaurant is the only one in the area where customers can feel like they were in Costa Rica before, since they can see Doña Juanita cooking in her wood stove and preparing the traditional dishes of our country. In the visit to the Root of the Ficus, we will enjoy a natural scenic beauty, Then we will visit the Santa Elena Monteverde Handicrafts Cooperative (CASEM), which is where the sale of Handcrafts is made in the Monteverde area. And finally, we will make a visit to the Monteverde Cheese Factory, which is one of the most important activities in the area, since it has a great history along with the conservation of Monteverde.

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Punta Arenas

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Safari Boat On Sarapiqui River With Lunch From San Jose - 7 Hours

Safari Boat On Sarapiqui River With Lunch From San Jose - 1 day

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Escape the city to enjoy a day in nature with this full-day tour from San José, including a Sarapiquí River cruise and a traditional buffet lunch.Discover Costa Rica's famous wildlife on this all-inclusive tour that offers a sampling of popular rainforest and river activities in and around the Braulio Carrillo National Forest.Full-day rainforest tour from San José. Cruise the Sarapiquí River in Braulio Carrillo National Park.Free time to explore wildlife nature. Includes a traditional buffet lunch. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off from San José.

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San Jose

Duration7 hours

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Sloth Observation Tour –day Or Night From Arenal - 4 Hours

Sloth Observation Tour –day Or Night From Arenal - 1 day

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One of the most beloved animals of our country is the popular sloth. This animal captivates us with its tenderness and peculiar slow behavior. We cannot deny that we have envied their pace at sometime in our own lives. The La Fortuna area is a unique place when it comes to sloths. Our climate, protection, availability of food, and the essential absence of predators make this privileged property an amazing natural oasis. You have the option of enjoying the activity in the morning at 8:00 a.m., in the afternoon at 2:30 p.m., or at 5:30 p.m., as a night walk. The 2-toed sloths are more active at night.

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La Fortuna

Duration4 hours

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Caño Negro & Río Frío Boat Tour From Arenal - 9 Hours

Caño Negro & Río Frío Boat Tour From Arenal - 1 day

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Here you can find a great variety of resident and migratory birds plus three different species of monkeys, also iguanas, sloths, turtles and caymans. Along the river we can see howler monkeys, spider monkeys, white-faced monkeys, also the three-toed sloth and some reptiles like caimans, Jesus Christ lizard and turtles. This trip includes a typical Costa Rican lunch, regional fruit, natural juices and coffee, all served for our client’s comfort at our Río Frío Restaurant; natural juices, bottled water, fruits and cookies.

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Cano Negro

Duration9 hours

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Damas Island By Boat Tour From Manuel Antonio - 4 Hours

Damas Island By Boat Tour From Manuel Antonio - 1 day

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Navigate through a unique Costa Rican mangrove ecosystem on this 4-hour boat tour through Damas Island Estuary, departing once per day. Your expert guide will lead a discussion on the flora and fauna as you glide through canals and natural tunnels, and while spotting native wildlife. Hotel pickup and lunch is included.Departure time varies depending on tide and season.

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Punta Arenas

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Hanging Bridges Adventure San Luis From San Jose - 7 Hours

Hanging Bridges Adventure San Luis From San Jose - 1 day

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Navigate trails through the canopy of trees, and marvel at the cloud forest, hummingbird garden, and butterfly garden. The route of suspension bridges of Parque Aventura San Luis is carried out on a path with a distance of 1800 meters, it is circular and allows us to pass through 6 suspension bridges located at different heights in the forest and with distances of (29, 44, 117, 34, 70 and 77 meters.)

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Alajuela

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White Water Rafting Pacuare River From Puerto Viejo De Talamanca (limón) - 6 Hours

White Water Rafting Pacuare River From Puerto Viejo De Talamanca (limón) - 1 day

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The Pacuare River is recognized worldwide for its scenic beauty flanked by its green canyons bathed on both sides by its lush waterfalls. Within its abundant flora and fauna you will find: sloth bears, toucans, parakeets, coatis, a colorful fan of butterflies and frogs, not leaving out its exciting crystalline waters that makes it an unforgettable adventure trip.Not persons under 12 years old

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San Jose

Duration6 hours

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White Water Rafting Reventazon River From San José - 11 Hours

White Water Rafting Reventazon River From San José - 1 day

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The Reventazón River is a big water run, ranked as moderately difficult. Its lush surroundings, abundant bird life and plentiful rapids make this trip a perfect introduction to river running.

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Limon, San Jose

Duration11 hours

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White Water Rafting Savegre River |class Iii From Manuel Antonio - 5 Hours

White Water Rafting Savegre River |class Iii From Manuel Antonio - 1 day

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The transport provided by the tour operator will pick you up at your hotel and drive 1 hour and 20 minutes to the Savegre River. During the road trip to the tour site you will see picturesque views of the African palm plantations, small towns, small rivers and jungle vegetation. Your guide will be happy to explain everything about what you see along the way. Occasionally they will stop to use the bathroom or take pictures.

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Punta Arenas

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