![]() Start the morning at the Jaguar Animal Rescue Center, which offers shelter, treatment, rehabilitation, and protection to ill or wounded wild animals in the area. Day 7: Visit a Jaguar Rescue Center & BriBri Chocolate Farm A jaguar in a wildlife refuge in Costa Rica After your hike, head back to Puerto Viejo with your guide.įor more ideas and inspiration, check out Best Things to Do in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. Since the region is home to an abundance and diversity of wildlife, the chances are good that you'll see monkeys, tropical birds, sloths, iguanas, poisonous dart frogs, and more. You'll head onto land and enter the national park from the boat. Still, regardless of the time of year, the boat ride is a great way to approach Cahuita Point.įuel up with a spread of tropical fruit on the beach before heading out on a guided hike through the coastal rainforest. The best time for snorkeling is from July to October, as the sea is typically too rough between December and March. The seafloor off the coast is as much a jungle as the rainforest, with tropical fish, stingrays, octopus, and nurse sharks on view. If the sea conditions allow, you will have the opportunity to have two snorkeling sessions near the most extensive coral reefs. You'll start at the beach, climbing on board a boat for a scenic 20-minute cruise to Cahuita Point. Take a short drive to Cahuita National Park this morning. After hiking down to the trailhead, you will take your boat back to the lodge. When you get to the top, the most exquisite view of Tortuguero opens up, spanning the Tortuguero canals, the Caribbean Sea, and the communities of San Francisco and Tortuguero. The peak is only 390 feet (119 m) above sea level, but climbing through the jungle is nevertheless a challenge. Start with a boat ride from Mawamba Lodge to the trailhead. You and your family will likely see some of these creatures on your tour.Īfter lunch, get ready to see the most spectacular panoramic view in Tortuguero as you climb the area's highest peak, Cerro Tortuguero. A 2021 count registered 186 species of bird in the area, along with three monkey species, crocodiles, caimans, toucans, sloths, and much more. Start the journey by boat to the Tortuguero National Park ranger station for your admission tickets and canal access. The park's canals can be explored by boat, and today's guided tour of the canals gives you a thrilling chance to see the forest and its wildlife from the water. Tortuguero National Park is one of the world's most important locations for several species of nesting sea turtles. Day 4: Boat Along the Tortuguero Canals Sun on the tree branches in Tortuguero Read about the best things to do in Tortuguero National Park for more ideas. You'll return to the lodge in time for dinner. There are many critters for kids to spot-keep your eyes open for moths, crickets, spiders, frogs, bats, sloths, porcupines, nocturnal birds, and caiman. ![]() Your walk with an expert naturalist guide begins, taking you along forest trails as twilight descends. Starting at your lodge, you will leave by boat around 5:30 pm for a 5-minute ride to the lodge's network of private trails, located close to Tortuguero National Park. This transformation is spellbinding to behold and is the focus of your activity this evening as you take a magical nighttime hike through the mysterious jungle surrounding Tortuguero. As the day draws to a close, the nocturnal animals and insects wake up, transforming the jungle's sights, sounds, and atmosphere. You and your family will transfer to a boat, which will take you to your hotel. A driver will pick you up in an air-conditioned minivan, help you with your luggage, and take you to the boat dock near Tortuguero. Today you will transfer from San José to Tortuguero. ![]() Enjoy a three-course meal (with wine pairings for adults) before heading back to your hotel to rest.įind out more about where to eat in San José. The view from the terrace is like looking out onto an open-air museum. You'll spend the rest of the evening at a local restaurant specializing in Costa Rican cuisine. Walk through Morazan Park, then continue to Spain Park for a fantastic view of the Yellow House.Ĭontinue to charming Barrio Amon, one of the city's oldest neighborhoods. Then make your way down Central Avenue toward one of the most architecturally beautiful buildings in the city, the Teatro Nacional (National Theater). Sample traditional snacks-kids will love trying empanadas, freshly cut fruit, and batidos (smoothies). Start by strolling through the Central Market with your local guide to learn about the uses of the roots, herbs, and fruit common in local cuisines. After checking in, head out for a food-focused walking tour around the city. Welcome to Costa Rica! You'll arrive in San José and transfer to your hotel. Day 1: Explore San José's Food Scene The National Theater in San José
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