Costa Rica 2023
April 24 - May 4
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Volcán Arenal - Arenal Volcano
The 29,692-acre Arenal Volcano National Park is located within the larger Arenal Conservation Area, which protects some 16 reserves between the Tilarán and Guanacaste mountain ranges. This area contains a great wealth of geologic and biological complexity, as evidenced by the active and incredible Arenal Volcano.
Within the national park, short trails (3.4 km and 2 km) pass through both secondary forest and lava fields from previous eruptions. The park rangers keep a close eye on the volcanic activity, and will not hesitate to close trails or portions of the park if they feel that it is unsafe.
You might spot deer, tapir, howler monkeys, white-faced monkeys and snakes, or birds like parrots, orioles and brown magpies. Plants include various species of palms and bromeliads, guayabo de monte, bait, ceiba, cirri, laurel, higuerones, fungi, orchids, and ferns.
Puentes Colgantes de Monteverde - Monteverde Hanging Bridges
Best Hanging Bridges of Monteverde
There are Hanging Bridges in multiple Parks in Monteverde. They serve to interconnect various hiking trails in the cloud forest.
Catarata La Fortuna - La Fortuna Waterfall
The 230-foot Fortuna River waterfall is located in a 210-acre biological reserve of tropical wet forest, part of the Arenal Volcano National Park. To get to the waterfall, visitors must do a short hike of approximately 530 steps through the lush and scenic beauty of the forest. You may take a refreshing swim in the clear waters of the Fortuna River.
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio – Manuel Antonio National Park
Manuel Antonio National Park, on Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast, encompasses rugged rainforest, white-sand beaches and coral reefs. It’s renowned for its vast diversity of tropical plants and wildlife, from three-toed sloths and endangered white-faced capuchin monkeys to hundreds of bird species. The park’s roughly 1,680 acres are crossed with hiking trails, which meander from the coast up into the mountains.
Caminata Nocturna en la Selva Tropical Nubosa de Monteverde Monteverde Cloud Forest Night Hike
This night walk is an outstanding opportunity to experience the forest from a whole different perspective. Many of the organisms that are active at night have evolved special adaptations to thrive in the darkness. Specialized naturalists will guide us in the forest on this special adventure.
Paseo en catamarán de Puntarenas – Catamaran Cruise out of Puntarenas.
Details to follow.
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