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Set on the banks of the Tempisque River, Palo Verde National Park (Parque Nacional Palo Verde) contains more than 15 topographical zones, including mangrove swamps, evergreen forests, and tropical dry forests. The park is a haven for migratory birds, bats, and 250 species of bees, plus mammals like jaguarundis (cat) and howler monkeys.
Palo Verde National Park, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
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Palo Verde Boat Tours, Ortega
Discover Ortega and the National Reserve Cipanci on this guided boat tour along the Tempisque River. Home to a wide variety of birds including the Scarlet Macaws and the Jabiru (the largest storks in the world), the wildlife refuge is an important nesting site. Following the tour, enjoy a traditionally made lunch with local cultivated ingredients.
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USD76.00
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USD76.00
Price varies by group size

Jungle River Cruise at Palo Verde National Park
This guided tour to Palo Verde National Park from the Guanacaste area is an easy way to see some of the wildlife that makes Costa Rica famous without going too far out of your way. Take private transit out to the park, and then hop onto a leisurely river cruise for chances to see iguanas, birds, monkeys, and more in the wild. Park fees and transportation are included in tour price for a good value.
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USD108.00
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USD108.00

Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour
Voyage through the rich wetlands ecosystem of Palo Verde National Park on this full-day tour from Tamarindo or Papagayo Bay. Look for monkeys, crocodiles, iguanas, and other wildlife on a cruise down the Tempisque River — also a birdwatcher’s paradise. Later, explore the area’s culture and cuisine with a homemade lunch and handicraft demo in the artisan town of Bolson.
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USD109.20
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USD109.20

Palo Verde Boat Tour
Encounter Costa Rican wildlife on a jungle safari cruise along the Tempisque River. A nature guide is on board to help you spot monkeys, coatis, crocodiles, and many species of migratory birds that make their home on this waterway bordering Palo Verde National Park. You'll also learn about Costa Rican culture on a drive through sugar cane fields and traditional villages, plus get a taste of local cuisine with included lunch.
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USD165.95
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Palo Verde Jungle Boat Tour, Guaitil Pottery & Lunch
Learn all about the incredible biodiversity of the Palo Verde National Park on this private tour by boat. Bird and animal lovers will love the park as you can see crocodiles, capuchin and howler monkeys, and much more. Float down the Tempisque River, visit an artisan village, and re-energize with a traditional lunch. A fun day out for the whole family.
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USD120.00
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USD120.00

Palo Verde Boat Safari
Discover the incredible birds and biodiversity of Palo Verde National Park on this boat tour with lunch. Spot native wildlife such as crocodiles, iguanas, monkeys, and a colorful parade of bird species during a 1-hour and 20 minutes cruise down the Tempisque River led by a naturalist guide. Afterward, discuss your sightings with fellow travelers over a traditional Costa Rican lunch at a local restaurant.
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USD130.00
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USD130.00
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Monkey & Crocodile Riverboat Safari from Tamarindo
Cruise the Tempisque River and enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch on a 2-hour riverboat cruise from Tamarindo that explores the nature, wildlife and lush forests near Palo Verde National Park. Watch for white-faced monkeys, iguanas and crocodiles along the water’s edge, and capture images of bright tropical birds in the jungle canopy. After the family-style lunch, return to Tamarindo through bristling plantations of sweet melons and sugarcane, and finish the 6-hour day day with transfer to your hotel or private residence.
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USD75.00
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USD75.00
Price varies by group size

Palo Verde Wildlife Tour from Tamarindo
Explore a jungle river that flows alongside Palo Verde National park with a 5-hour wildlife tour and riverboat cruise from Tamarindo. Watch for crocodiles, iguanas, monkeys and dozens of birds as you navigate the slow-moving Tempisque River, spend two hours on the water spotting animals in their natural habitats, then come to shore for a traditional Costa Rican lunch. Learn the history of this once-bustling river that’s among the region’s most important bird sanctuaries, and finish your day with a return transfer to Tamarindo.
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USD137.00
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USD137.00

Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour
Take Palo Verde National Park up on its reputation as a bird-watcher’s paradise on this wildlife boat tour from Papagayo Gulf. Following hotel pickup, make your way to the marshland between the Tempisque and Bebedero River for a wildlife tour, with opportunities to see iguanas, monkeys, bats, and more. Complete your tour with a typical Costa Rican lunch and hotel drop-off.
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USD168.21
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USD168.21

Palo Verde National Park River Jungle Safari
Immerse yourself in Palo Verde National Park and the surrounding area on this half-day guided tour. At the park, you’ll be able to spot wildlife such as white-faced, howler, and spider monkeys; 3-foot-long (1-meter-long) iguanas; crocodiles; and more from on board a boat. Following a Costa Rican lunch, view a demonstration of local hand-crafted pottery and stop in Coco Beach to shop.
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USD140.00
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USD140.00

Wildlife Tour at Palo Verde National Park
Make the most of your time in Palo Verde National Park by touring with a guide. Travel through a range of habitats, including rivers and mangroves, and look out for the special bird and animal life in the area. Learn more about what you see with a guide, and receive personalized attention from them as this is a small-group tour.
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USD121.38
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USD121.38

Palo Verde National Park River Safari Boat Tour
Get close to animals in their natural habitat on this river cruise through Palo Verde National Park. After a scenic drive through the park, see exotic birds, crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas, and other animals on a 2-hour river cruise on the Tempisque River. Then, enjoy a lunch of typical Costa Rican dishes cooked over a fire. On the return journey, make short stops to learn about indigenous pottery techniques and taste local coffee.
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USD120.00
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USD120.00

Palo Verde Wildlife Tour from Playa Hermosa-Coco Beach
Cruise through a tropical rain forest on a 7-hour excursion to the Tempisque River along Costa Rica’s Palo Verde National Park. Explore an ecosystem teeming with wildlife as a guide with extensive knowledge about the area points out flora and fauna while navigating the river on an intimate motor boat.
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USD128.21
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USD128.21

Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour and Liberia City Sightseeing
A boat tour inside the Palo Verde National Park will help you explore this amazing habitat, where hundreds of species of birds, animals and trees coexist. A visit to Guanacaste´s capital city of Liberia will allow you to observe the daily way of life of its people, and the colorful stores, handcrafts and history surrounding this city.
Recommended for elderly people and families.
Handicap friendly.
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USD112.32
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USD112.32

Palo Verde Jungle Tour
Delve deeper into the bio-diverse wonders of Palo Verde National Park, home to 15 different types of natural habitat, on a tour that increases your chances of spotting native wildlife. With the help of your guide, you’ll look for crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas, and exotic birds, and learn more about local culture and history than you would with the guidebook alone.
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USD293.00
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USD293.00

Costa Rica Full Day Wildlife and National Park Eco Private Tours
Explore "The Old Corner" Volcano (la Vieja) National Park and the wonders of nature in the jungle.
or riverboat down the Rio Tempisque in the Palo Verde National Park for thrilling photo opportunities with crocodiles, anteaters, howler monkeys, wading birds and river bats!
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USD220.00
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USD220.00

Wildlife Safari Tour
It is a unique experience where you can visit two types of forests and discover different types of birds, reptiles, animals and plants that characterize Costa Rica as a paradise destination
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USD220.00
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USD220.00

Palo Verde National Park boat and wildlife tour one day tour
Explore the Palo Verde National Park on this all-day tour, which includes a boat ride along the Tempisque River. See native wildlife including monkeys, crocodiles, and hundreds of birds as your guide offers insight into the local flora and fauna. The tour also includes a traditional lunch (included) with casado (a meal with rice, black beans, plantains, salad, a tortilla, and meat or fish) followed by a pottery demonstration.
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USD135.00
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USD135.00

Palo Verde RiverRide From Guanacaste
Explore the Tempisque River in Palo Verde National Park today on this group tour. You’ll get collected from your meeting spot, then taken to your group boat. No need to figure out logistics- your guide and driver will do all of that. Then just relax along the River and learn why this is such an important area in Guanacaste Province from your local, friendly guide.
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USD115.00
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USD115.00

Palo Verde National Park Day Trip
Discover the incredible biodiversity of Palo Verde National Park on this guided tour from Playa Samara. Travel with your tour guide into the marsh, mangroves, and swamps of the park for the opportunity to spot its rich array of birdlife, with more than 270 species native to the area. Take a boat tour along the Tempisque River to see if you can spot any of the local crocodiles. Places on this tour are capped at 10 travelers.
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USD102.57
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USD102.57

Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour and Lunch
We will take a boat tour into to the most important river at the North West part of Costa Rica giving you really great opportunity to see a lot of wildlife (always according with the Mother Nature control) close and with safe distance. We will also get authentic lunch costarican style by a local restaurant.
This is a great option if you would like to enjoy all afternoon at the beach!
HALF DAY TOUR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
• Departure: 7:00 am to 2:00pm
• Tour duration: 1.5 hour drive approx
• Bilingual guide
• Drinks
• Costa Rican style lunch
Recommendation to bring for the tour:
• Change of clothes
• Bathing suit
• Insect repellent
• Sunscreen
• Camera
• Tennis shoes
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USD195.00
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USD195.00

Prívate tour at Palo Verde National Park bird watching
Palo Verde National Park Safari
The Palo Verde National Park on the banks of the Rio Tempisque is one of the best wildlife and bird-watching spots in Costa Rica with around 15 different habitats thus being one of Costa Rica's most biological diverse sites. Tempisque river has the largest concentration of crocodiles in our country. You take a ride by boat cover with roof by the brackish water wetlands. You take a ride by boat cover with roof by the brackish water wetlands.
AT LEAST 4 PERSONS TO OPERATE THIS TOUR
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USD190.00
Price varies by group size
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USD190.00
Price varies by group size

Palo Verde Boat Tour and Wildlife Watching from Dreams Las Mareas
If you’re staying at the Guanacaste beaches, this guided tour is the easiest way to visit the birding paradise of Palo Verde in just a day. Drive through the Costa Rican countryside in a private vehicle, and then cruise down the Palo Verde River in a covered boat that lets you comfortably see animals like crocodiles, herons, and howler monkeys in the wild.
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USD139.00
Price varies by group size
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USD139.00
Price varies by group size

Palo Verde River Boat Trip
✅Pick up at your Hotel
✅2 hour Boat Safari on the Tempisque River (roofted boat)
✅View Wildlife such as Crocodiles, Monkeys, Birds, Iguanas, & More!
✅View Wildlife in their Natural Habitat
✅Costa Rica Style Lunch
✅Bilingual Naturalist Guide
✅Visit to Local Guaitil Pottery Village
✅Drop Off at your Hotel
What to Bring
☑️Secure shoes that can get wet
☑️Sunglasses
☑️Sunscreen
☑️Insect repellent
☑️Camera
☑️Binoculars
☑️Reusable water container
☑️Pocket money
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USD125.00
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