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Costa Rica is very
important to the world ecology, with so much bio-diversity found in this
small country, it is not a surprise to find our beach destination of Manuel
Antonio a haven for very unique flora & fauna. Local naturalist will
show you how to spot White Faced Monkeys, the endemic Titi monkey, Sloths,
birds and flora in our national park and reserves.
National Park
Take a natural histrory walk into the rainforest of Manuel Antonio
National Park.
Your bilingual naturalist guide will point out the great diversity of
wildlife you might otherwise miss, and will explain the history and geography
of the area. Lush tropical jungle surrounding beautiful, pristine beaches
is your playground for the day. Using a telescope, exotic toucans, flocks
of parakeets, parrots, and the vivid colors of tanagers and hummingbirds
may be found amouflaged in the dense forest. The highlight of your trip
may well be everyone's favorite jungle dwellers - the park's numerous
monkeys. The endangered Mono Titi and the White Face capuchin monkeys
may be seen leaping from branch to branch, oblivious to the humans below,
while the roar of the Howler monkeys is often heard. Three-toed sloth,
iguanas, raccoons, white nosed coatis, agoutis, and other native mammals
can be seen amid an unimaginable variety of rare plant species.
Departure: 7:15am
(Park closed Mondays)
Duration: Half Day
Includes: Bilingual
naturalist guide, round trip transportation, telescope, snacks and refreshments,
park entrance fee.
Items to bring: Walking
shoes, camera, binoculars, sunscreen, insect repellent, bathing suit and
towel.
Price: $40 per person.
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Bird Watching
Watch for over 200 bird species with a naturalist / birding guide. Let
one of our experienced guides take you on a spectacular walk to see some
of Costa Rica’s most beautiful species of birds and other wildlife..
This is an easy walk and everyone will have a chance to relax with snacks
and refreshments. Some birds to keep your eyes out for include: tanagers,
buff-throated saltators, tucans, trogons, and the king vulture.
Departure: 5am
Requirements: Some
hiking ability
Includes: Bilingual
naturalist guide, round trip transportation, telescope, snacks and refreshments.
Items to bring: Walking shoes, camera, binoculars, insect repellent, sun
screen.
Price: $55 per person.
Minimum 2 persons
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Mangrove Boat Tours
Enjoy the fascinating mangrove of Isla Damas on this
relaxing covered boat tour through the complex estuary system. It is one
of the most highly recommended tours of the area. This relaxing half-day
tour begins just off shore of the Damas Island estuary, about 5 KM south
of Quepos. Your guide will pick you up at the hotel and drive you to the
launch at Damas Island. Lunch will be served either before or after the
tour depending on the time of departure. As you glide along the fascinating
waterways in your covered motor boat, your guide will provide comprehensive
information about the complex, self-sustaining mangrove system. White,
black, red, and pineapple mangroves are some of the varieties that you
will learn to identify. Isla Damas features three types of mangrove forests
connected by a myriad of choked and hidden waterways. Guests on this highly
recommended tour are often rewarded with sightings of white-faced monkeys,
silky anteaters, three-toed slots, exotic bird species, crocodiles, boa
constrictors, rare crab-eating raccoons, and the list goes on.
Departure: TBA
(varies depending on tides)/Night tour (available when tides permit)
Duration: Half Day
Includes: Bilingual
guide, round trip transportation, lunch, cold drinks on the boat.
Items to bring: Camera,
binoculars, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent.
Price: $65 per person
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