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Horseback To La Fortuna Waterfall From Arenal - 1 day

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The length of the tour is approximately four hours; from La Fortuna we have to go 5 ½ kilometers to the southeast. We spend 1 ½ hours to get to the rest site of the horses.A beautiful example of the Costa Rican country site will be found along the way, cattle farms and agriculture, also the chance to see some birds as oropendolas and tucans.

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10-99 yrs

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La Fortuna

Duration5 hours

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Hanging Bridges And Tour Guide From Monteverde - 1 day

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Selvatura Park’s treetop walkways provide the best way to safely admire the cloud forest canopy at your own pace.Walking though our bridges, our visitors have the opportunity appreciate a wide variety of flora and fauna of Monteverde and observe the endemic biodiversity of the cloud forest canopy which is not found anywhere else in the world. The treetop walkways provide the best vantage point to observe the beauty of the cloud forest in all its levels.

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Punta Arenas

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Manuel Antonio Kayaking And Snorkeling Tour - 1 day

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Kayak and snorkel exploring marine wildlife during this exciting 4-hour excursion departing from the pier in Quepos.Paddle your kayak for a little over an hour navigating past tiny islands and observing marine birds and their nesting grounds. Biesanz Bay, a hidden beautiful inlet where you can rest, enjoy a snack and snorkel.

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Tortuga Island Cruise From Puntarenas - 1 day

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It has a rich natural wealth and a sanctuary that harbors seabirds and beaches of white sands, besides it has flora and fauna of our Central Pacific. In this beautiful archipelago is located: Isla Tortuga. Tour can be in Catamaran or Yate.

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Punta Arenas

Duration14 hours

Tortuga Island Cruises From San José - 1 day

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It has a rich natural wealth and a sanctuary that harbors seabirds and beaches of white sands, besides it has flora and fauna of our Central Pacific. In this beautiful archipelago is LOCATED: Isla Tortuga. Tour can be in Yate or Catamarán

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San Jose

Duration12 hours

Doka Coffee Tour- Greece And Sarchi From San José - 1 day

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The Doka-Grecia and Sarchi tour is a relaxing yet very enjoyable tour in which you will learn about our history and traditions. Also a great opportunity to get some coffee and souvenirs to take back home.We take the Pan-American Highway towards the city of Alajuela. En route we will pass the Agriculture Monument, the Monument to Juan Santamaria, our national hero and the famous Mango Park.

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San Jose

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Earth Wonders From Guanacaste - 1 day

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Discover the Rincon de La Vieja National Park. You will be able to observe the wells of bubbling volcanic mud, the activity of sulfur springs, steam vents and fumaroles that abound along the way. You will see the transition from dry to wet forest and then visit the lush Oropéndola waterfall. Finally enjoy lunch followed by a bath of volcanic mud in the hot springs.

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Guanacaste

Duration7 hours

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Safari Float Sarapiqui River From San Jose - 1 day

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The best safari float in a large river surrounded by incomparable jungle beauty! Enjoy 2 ½ hours immersed in the lush tropical rainforest, floating along the Sarapiqui River which lies next to important reserves renowned for their biodiversity. Exotic amphibians, countless tropical birds, otters, fish, sloths, iguanas, and incredible flora will make this experience unforgettable.

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San Jose

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Safari Float Sarapiqui River From Sarapiquí - 2 Hours

Safari Float Sarapiqui River From Sarapiquí - 1 day

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Sarapiqui

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Horseback Riding From Manuel Antonio - 5 Hours

Horseback Riding From Manuel Antonio - 1 day

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Your horseback adventure begins in the small town of Londres, where our stables and facilities are set up to prepare you for an adventurous ride. Following riding instructions, safety tips and practice time, you are ready to horseback through the mountain, surrounded by diverse tropical fauna and local wildlife.

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Punta Arenas

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