Top Central Pacific Wildlife Watching

Go birdwatching in Monteverde on a half-or full-day private tour led by an experienced naturalist guide. Choose between early morning and afternoon departures, then watch for resplendent quetzals, black guan, silvery-fronted tapacul, and more. This 3-hour or 6-hour private birding tour includes pickup and drop-off in Monteverde, with the flexible, personal experience of a private guide.

Explore the jungle at night when the temperature drops and nocturnal animals make their appearances. On this nighttime jungle walk, you’re picked up from Quepos or Manuel Antonio and taken to a protected jungle area nearby. Spend about 1.5 hours taking an easy hike through the jungle at night, when it’s filled with the sounds of insects and frogs, and nocturnal snakes, insects, tree frogs, and mammals come out.

Exchange the sun and surf for for a high-flying adventure in the misty Monteverde Cloud Forest on this full-day combo tour. Fly through the forest canopy on a 15-cable zipline course featuring a gravity-defying Superman cable and a Tarzan swing, and slow down for a closer look at Monteverde's rich biodiversity while walking through the tree tops along a series of hanging bridges. In between adventures, replenish your energy with a typical Costa Rican lunch.

Animal and nature lovers will enjoy exploring the Monteverde Cloud Forest on a horseback tour. Tours depart at three different times, with each being best for a different type of activity: bird watching, clear landscape views, or sunset skies. Cover a lot of ground without getting tired when traveling on a horse. Look out for toucans, parrots, monkeys, and other wildlife as you peacefully trek through the forest.

The perfect combination of real hiking, waterfalls and horseback riding.  We have a beautiful viewpoint that let you see 4 volcanoes: Volcán Arenal, Volcán Rincón de la vieja, Volcán Tenorio y Volcán Miravalles. If the weather is nice you can also see part of the Guanacaste Province and the Arenal Lake. We start the hike and take the snack later next to the river.

Cruise along one of Costa Rica’s most scenic coastlines on a sailing and snorkeling tour of Manuel Antonio. Relax on deck and sip unlimited drinks from an open bar as you get a new perspective on the unspoiled nature preserve and try to spot dolphins, turtles, and migrating whales. Stop to swim and snorkel among tropical fish in the clear waters off Biesanz Beach, and then reward your efforts with a gourmet lunch prepared right on board.

Get off-road on a 2-hour ATV adventure tour through a lush, 850-acre (344-ha) river valley in Jaco, and take on 3.7 miles (6 km) of rugged jungle trails. Spot exotic birds and ancient trees, and listen for the chattering sounds of monkeys as you ride through the forest. Pause at the base of a 180-foot (55-meter) waterfall then finish your tour with fresh tropical fruit and juice at a remote jungle ranch.

Enjoy this unique experience of walking through the Tropical forest at night, when most of the Costa Rican wildlife is active. You will have the opportunity to observe the flora & fauna in it's wild environment Your guide will take you around the forest to find the amazing nocturnal creatures You will know interesting facts and features about the abundant nature of Costa Rica. The tour is suitable for all ages. Join us and enjoy this amazing experience with a local experienced guide from Monteverde. We do small groups in order to keep a high quality service and also more ecofriendly

Is the perfect activity for those who wants to discover the natural habitat found in Monteverde, Costa Rica. The idea is to start at 6:00am or 7:00am with an introduction of the Costarican birds and general terms about the tour. During the 4 hours of this tour is possible to spot different species of animals. Costa Rica is well known wordwide about birds, so this is a great experience if you really wants to feel the cloud forest sorrouned by beautiful nature.

Costa Rica is home of 5% of all biodiversity of the world. Therefore Monteverde is consider as a wildlife paradice and the night walk is not an exception. So, if your are looking foward for a magical experience in contact with nature this the one, don't miss up these great opportunity.

Certified and most important a very passionate guide will be leading you through different spots in the area to show you as many birds as possible.

Hike the trails of the Manuel Antonio National Park without the risk of getting lost when you visit with a guide. Your naturalist guide will look out for animals and birds hiding in the forest that you might miss if touring on your own. Spot sloths, monkeys, iguanas, and more and view them through your guide’s high-quality spotting scope. Both private and group tours are available.

Walk through the mists and be delighted at the unique birds and other creatures that make their homes in this rainforest ecosystem. Use the provided telescope to spot hundreds of species of colourful orchids, mosses, ferns, and lichens in the forest canopy and understorey. Learn about the biodiversity and the work done to conserve this precious environment.

Discover the lush landscape of Monteverde at night on the guided small-group evening tour. As you walk the grounds, be on the lookout for insects such as walking sticks, tarantulas, and leafcutter ants and mammals such as porcupines, opossums, and olingos. Depending on the weather conditions, you might also spot snakes and frogs.

Monteverde reserve has very well done and clean trails which facilitates the mobility along different sectors of the forest and elevations. The possibility to observe some of the wildlife of this lifezone, like birds; Resplendent Quetzal, Emerald Toucanet, costarican Warbler, Black faced Solitaire, and some others.

Eduardo Venegas is an experienced tour guide with vast knowledge of the local Flora and Fauna. He has dedicated more than 20 years of his life to eco-tourism. His special interest is for the birds of Costa Rica and has spent many years in study and research of the wide variety of species which exist in this small country. He worked on the technical revision and photography for "An Illustrated Field Guide to Birds of Costa Rica", published by Incafo Costa Rica S.A. One of Venegas’ most recent and important researches is about the presence of the oilbird (Steatornis caripensis) in Costa Rica. The oilbird is a nocturnal bird rarely seen in Costa Rica. This specie is originally from South America and is the only nocturnal bird whose diet is based solely on fruits. Venegas has been studying the behavior, habitat and distribution of this bird in Costa Rica since 2010 in collaboration with INBIO (National institute of Biodiversity in Costa Rica) and MINAET.

See the Costa Rican cloud forest from a different perspective, and spot animals in their natural habitat, by booking this guided tour. Stroll over suspension bridges that lead you through the jungle surrounding the Monteverde Cloud Forest on a series of nature trails that provide views of the park's natural wonders and such wildlife as spider monkeys, macaws, and more.

Get into the Manuel Antonio National Park to observe the scarlet macaws and toucans with your small group and naturalist guide. Either start early at 5:30am or in the afternoon at 3pm. You’ll get picked up from your hotel and taken to Punta Quepos Trails private property, where you can look for the birds with provided spotting scopes. This is approximately a 3-hour tour.

Learn all about the chocolate-making process on this guided tour of a chocolate plantation from Manuel Antonio. Follow your guide as you learn about the local ecology of the cacao plant, the local cultural and economic importance of chocolate, and the production process from collection to fermentation and grinding of cacao beans. Then, visit a trapiche, a traditional oxen-powered mill used to extract juice from sugarcane.

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Challenge yourself by tackling Costa Rica's highest bungee jump. This package includes round-trip transfers from your Monteverde-area accommodation so all you have to worry about is taking a deep breath and making a giant leap. Feel your adrenaline pumping as you soar through the Monteverde Cloud Forest and keep your eyes open for some spectacular views.

The best views of the cloud forest near Monteverde are undoubtedly from above—if you can get high enough. On this small-group tour, take a guided nature walk along hanging bridges through the forest canopy in search of wildlife and beautiful plants. Follow your naturalist guide carrying professional optical equipment to the best viewpoints for observing the glorious endemic biodiversity.

Get a bird's eye view of the Monteverde Cloud Forest with a hanging bridges tour. Your knowledgeable local guide will lead you on a walk through the forest canopy of Selvatura Park, telling you all about the plants, insects, and animals that call this corner of the world home.

Your naturalist guide will tell you about the natural history of the park and will explain and provide amazing information regarding facts about the animals that inhabit this beautiful park. You may see some amazing species such as White Faced Monkeys, Howler Monkeys, Squirrel Monkeys, Toucans, Two and Three Toed Sloths, Scarlet Macaws and a lot more. You may also see bird species such as Toucans, Pelicans, Tanagers, Ospreys, Kingfishers and the Yellow Crowned Night Heron. It is also possible to see iguanas, lizards, snakes and countless varieties of insects. These are just some of the features of the reserve that make visiting Manuel Antonio National Park an unforgettable experience. We will also help you get the best nature photos using your own digital camera through the lens of our professional telescopes.