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Serpentarium
Modern built in terrariums
house reptiles and amphibians from all over Costa Rica, but the main
attraction are the snakes.
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Horse Back
Trail Rides
Johanna’s passion
for reviving the Horse Traditions of Costa Rica gave birth to the idea
of Equestrian Tours through the Coffee Plantations, Private Nature
Reserves in the area, and the nearby mountain range that offers a 360
degree vistas of the whole central valley, and Arenal, Poas, Barva,
Turrialba, and Irazu Volcanoes. The town organizes several Cabalgatas
(Trail Rides) as do many towns throughout the country, and guests are
often included in these traditional events. A great way to “Meet the
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Poas, Barva,
Irazu, or Arenal Volcanoes
We
will climb to an altitude of 9000 ft. You will see coffee
plantations, flower and fern green houses & lagoons. One of the few
accessible active volcanoes on the continent. Active fumaroles can
be observed at the bottom of the crater. We will also stop by the
oxcart factory in Sarchi and it’s souvenir shops.
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The Tabacon
Hot Springs day Resort and Arenal Volcano area
An incredible tour
through the rain forest; by the magnificent trail of “Los Tucanes”
all the way to the base of the Arenal Volcano while you are hiking
you will be able to hear the rumbling and behold the power of
nature!
Includes bilingual guide, beverages, transportation in a mini-bus
with air conditioning and the entrance fee to the national park as
well as the entrance to Tabacon Hot Springs are included. Dinner can
be arranged at a specific time upon request at Tabacon's front desk. |
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Lancaster
Orchid Gardens
Enjoy
this popular tour to the Lankaster Gardens where there are over 3000
species of plants, including a spectacular collection of orchids, |
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Orosi Valley
The oldest church in
Costa Rica, you will experience the presence of our Spanish
predecessors and their strong religious beliefs, from here head to
the luxurious Rio Perlas Hot Springs for a delicious lunch and an
afternoon of relaxing in the natural hot springs surrounded by lush
gardens and tropical birds. |
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Orchid and
Bromiliad Farms in Palmares |
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Sarchi and
Grecia "slice of life" loop
Sarchi town is world wide
famous for its handcraft works. Everything in Sarchi is typically
painted. The oxcarts are bought for tourist every they and the
stores ship them to the recipient upon request. The tour to
Sarchi can be done in the morning or in the afternoon. We will start
with a wonderful drive through some of Costa Rica's largest coffee
and sugar plantations. |
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Carara Rain
Forest
Located in the rain
forest, a perfect spot for exploring trails under the canopy of huge
trees. Looking for scarlet macaws, armadillos, collared peccary,
howler monkeys and sloths. All can be found in this park.
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Los Angeles
Cloud Forest
This 800-hectare reserve
provides the same experience as Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve
without the crowds or the quetzals. The reserve is part of the
Villablanca finca, a cattle ranch owned by former president Rodrigo
Carazón. It begins at 700 meters’ elevation and tops out at 1,800
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Ocean Fishing
and Snorkel Expeditions
Our divemasters will take
you to any one of almost 30 diverse dive sites in the area. You'll
see lots of large schools of fish, underwater formations, giant
manta rays, dolphins, turtles, & even an occasional whale shark! |
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Zoo Ave
The fantastic bird
collection (the largest in Central America) includes dozens of
toucans, cranes, curassows, and parrots, and a veritable Pantone
chart of more than 100 other Costa Rican bird species. Zoo Ave is
one of only two zoos in the world to display resplendent quetzals.
Macaws fly free. You’ll also see crocodile, deer, turtles, ostrich,
tapirs, peccaries, pumas, and all four species of indigenous monkeys
in large enclosures. Noah would be proud: most creatures are in
pairs or groups. |
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The Butterfly
Farm
A unique & colorful
paradise; home to over 500 butterflies and 50 species of plants! A
working farm dedicated to the breeding of butterflies for export.
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San Jose
Museums, Galleries and other points of interest.
You
will travel through time while you learn about our history and the
rich Costa Rica culture by experiencing the museums and historical
sites of San José. Visit and tour the National Theater which
completed in 1897 is a
masterpiece in
art architecture. Afterwards visit one of the You will travel
through time while you learn about our history and the rich Costa
Rica culture by experiencing the museums and historical sites of San
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White Water
River tours through the jungle
A trip of pure magic,
unsurpassed beauty, wildlife and ravishing rapids. The
quintessential tropical river, along it’s course lie several densely
vegetated gorges, which shelter jaguars, ocelots, monkeys, sloths
and an incredible variety of birds.
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Botanical
Garden
Vista Del Valle is a
piece of Eden recreated” The rich soils and abundant sun coupled
with just the right amount of warm tropical rain make for an explosion
of Tropical Plants and trees. Our team of “Artist Gardeners” have
created a beautiful park full of botanical rarities worth exploring.
It’s a setting that is truly inspiring, offering the perfect
disconnection from the cluttered and demanding details of life to the
peaceful, tranquil simple way of being within the awe inspiring beauty
and color of the tropics.
There are other
wonderful botanical gardens in this area to visit as well like the
Orchid Gardens in Palmares, or the Bromeliad Nursery in Cocaleca.
There’s also another wonderful Botanical Garden in Sarchi which is just
7km away. All are worth a visit, and it can be done all on the
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