

Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge (Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Caño Negro) Tours and Tickets
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Home to more than 200 speices of rare bird, Caño Negro is one of the most biologically rich wetlands in the world. Many mammals and reptiles can also be spotted around the freshwater lagoon, making it one of Costa Rica's best wildlife-watching destinations.
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Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, Los Chiles, Costa Rica
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Unique Caño Negro Boat Trip
Experience the natural beauty of Costa Rica, and get an up-close look at some of the nation's most colorful birds. Enjoy scenic transfer to Caño Negro from La Fortuna, where you cruise by boat into the Rio Frio. Search for native birds, mammals, and flora before heading back to land for an authentic lunch.
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USD77.76
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USD77.76

Guided Tour to the Caño Negro Wetland in Canoe
Explore the Rio Frio in the Cano Negro Wetland by canoe, on this 8 hour guided tour. You'll see some of the amazing creatures living here, including monkeys, iguanas, sloths, alligators, and more. Beginners are welcome here and will receive rowing information from the guides, who can speak English or Spanish. At the end you'll enjoy a well-earned traditional lunch.
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USD123.12
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USD123.12

9-Day Best of Northwest Costa Rica from San Jose: Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest and Guanacaste
Discover the extraordinary natural beauty and amazing biodiversity of Costa Rica on this 9-day tour of the country’s northwestern region. Departing from San Jose, visit Arenal Volcano National Park, Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, the cloud forest of Monteverde, Tamarindo’s famed beaches, and Vida Aventura Nature Park in Guanacaste. The tour includes 8 nights of accommodation, all transfers, exciting activities, and many meals so you can skip the stress of planning and simply enjoy your spectacular Costa Rica vacation.
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USD1,459.00
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USD1,459.00

Caño Negro Wetlands by Boat|Small groups 8 max
Glide through one of the world’s most important wetlands on a boat tour of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge from La Fortuna. These naturally protected marshes are an essential home to many endangered bird species, plus other Costa Rican wildlife including monkeys, tapirs, cougars, and turtles. It's a top destination in Costa Rica for any serious birdwatchers, with regular sightings of herons, ibises, cormorants, and elusive jabirus.
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USD220.00
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"Gaspar" fishing tour package
Spend several days with your captain and fishing crew sport fishing in Costa Rica in Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge in Tamarindo. You'll be picked up by an air-conditioned vehicle from the San Jose Airport, then taken to the water. Several meals are included as per the itinerary, but several are up to you to choose whatever you like. Most likely you'll be eating a lot of fish.
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USD2,200.00
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Full-Day Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Boat Tour
Venture near the Nicaraguan border and cruise through the extraordinary wetlands of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge on this full-day tour from La Fortuna. As you float down the Río Frío with a guide, observe migratory birds like herons and cormorants, and keep an eye out for monkeys and sloths lurking in the trees and caimans lounging on the riverbanks. Chat about your wildlife sightings with fellow travelers over a delicious lunch on the way back to your hotel.
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USD87.00
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Caño Negro & Río Frío Boat Tour from Arenal
The Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge and the Rio Frío are considered to be some of the richest areas in Costa Rica in terms of biological diversity. On this all-day guided boat tour, see a variety of endemic and migratory birds, along with different species of monkeys, plus iguanas, caimans, sloths, and turtles. The tour includes a Costa Rican lunch with local fruits and juices, served at the Río Frío restaurant.
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USD80.00
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3 Days 2 nights Private Birding Experience Wildlife Refuge of Caño Negro
Caño Negro Refuge is one of the best wildlife and birding hotspots in Costa Rica. Birders from all around the world come to Caño Negro to see unique species.
Our higher achievement is to offer you the best wildlife and birding tour in Costa Rica. We believe this is possible if we adapt based on your interests.
It is essential to mention that all services are personalized. What does it mean?
First of all, tours are private. Nobody else on the boat. Only your party!
Second, we organize the boat trip according to your feedback.
So that, we can set the best wildlife, birding and/or photography tour with the feedback you provide to us. Do you have some lifer birds on your list? What kind of light conditions would you prefer?
Birding hotspots may vary based on your insights. Caño Negro Refuge has differents ecosystems, like forests, lagoons, marsh. Those are all different environments for several kinds of birds. Also, birds experiment with some seasonal changes in their behavior.
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USD275.00
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USD275.00

Private Caño Negro Tour
Traluxu Travel is a local economy committed with our environment, well known for offering the best nature, culture, and relaxing experiences, which encourages us to share with all visitors the beauty of our country, focused on accomplishing and performing Responsible Travel practices.
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USD235.00
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USD235.00

Costa Rica Safari 14D/13N Vacation Package
Enjoy with us some of the best Costa Rica destinations, tours and experiences with this unique vacation package specially designed for nature lovers and adventurous people looking for an unforgettable experience in Costa Rica
This vacation package includes 14 days and 13 nights in high quality hotels, exclusive tours, meals listed in itinerary, professional naturalist tour guides, all entrance fees, deluxe transportation service and the visit the beautiful
following Costa Rican destinations: San Jose, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Tortuguero National Park, Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, Sarapiqui & Corcovado National Park.
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USD4,699.00
Price varies by group size
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USD4,699.00
Price varies by group size

Caño Negro Eco Safari Boat Tour
Take a break from your busy holiday and relax on this eco safari. Traversing through the Cano Negro Wetlands and Wildlife Refuge, immerse yourself in the native scenery. Listen out for the calls from various species of monkeys and birds and see if you can spot an Iguana sleeping on a rock!
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USD250.00
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USD250.00
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