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Discover the magic of a dream Island, Tortuga Island. It is located in the Gulf of Nicoya, 12 nautical miles from Puntarenas, Tortuga Island (called Tolinga by the indigenous people) has an area of 120 hectares and remains a protected forest; which has enjoyed the Ecological Blue Flag for more than five years. This distinction is given to beaches in our country that have their waters free of contamination. Due to its geographical characteristics, its waters are turquoise in color and are optimal for swimming. During your stay on the island, you can enjoy and purchase extra activities, such as snorkeling, banana, kayaking, among others.

Enjoy an authentic Costa Rican rural experience on a fun and informative farm tour. Kids and adults alike will love learning about traditional farming methods in Monteverde. See how the cows are milked, and have a go yourself. Enjoy a delicious breakfast with fresh produce straight from the farm, including coffee and fruit.

Sail out to Tortuga Island in the Gulf of Nicoya from Puntarenas on this all-day boat trip. Hop aboard a catamaran boat and head towards the island, which boasts a protected forest and clear waters that are ideal for swimming. There, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy a day away from the Costa Rican mainland.

Experience a different side of the Monteverde Cloud Forest with this small-group tour through a local private farm. Walk through a private farm set within the region’s beautiful countryside to see how coffee, cocoa, and sugar are produced here. Besides seeing their plantations, you’ll have the chance to taste each of the local products. Trails on the farm are accessible for strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs.

Enjoy both nature and local food on this tour of Puntarenas where you’ll try chocolate, visit the coffee and sugar cane plantations, ride through the forest in a tractor, learn about the architecture, and even cross a suspended bridge. This is about a six hour tour, where you’ll be driven in an air conditioned vehicle from place to place.

Encounter the best of Costa Rica's wildlife, cuisine, and famous natural beauty on a combo shore excursion from Puntarenas. Watch adorable white-faced monkeys playing in the trees, and spot crocs and birdlife on a pontoon cruise down the Tarcoles River. Learn the history of the bustling Puntarenas port, and indulge your taste buds with locally grown fruit fresh from the farm, a typical lunch at a local restaurant, and a chance to buy authentic Costa Rican coffee.

Discover Costa Rica's enchanting Pacific rain forest from the air and water on this combo shore excursion from Puntarenas. Walk through the treetops on a series of hanging bridges at a private biological reserve, and then cruise down the Tarcoles River, home to a famous community of crocodiles. In between the eco adventures, enjoy time to shop and snack at a quaint replica of a Spanish colonial settlement.

Maximize your port day in Puntarenas with this jam-packed combo tour that introduces you to the best of the Gulf of Nicoya. Drive through the Costa Rican countryside to a nature reserve, explore the rain forest canopy on hanging bridges, and spot crocs on a cruise down the Tarcoles River. Check out local culture with shopping stops at a replica Spanish Village and fun souvenir store, and finish with a city sightseeing tour.

Experience the mist-shrouded treetops and incredible biodiversity of Costa Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest on a shore excursion from Puntarenas. Travel from the Pacific Coast to the country’s higher altitudes, where you'll explore a vast array of tropical flora and wildlife while hiking across six suspended bridges. Recharge with included lunch, and then learn about the lifecycle of Costa Rica's most famous import on a coffee plantation tour.

Delve deep into Costa Rican coffee culture with this farm tour taking you step-by-step through the production process. From seed all the way to delicious cup, learn about Costa Rican culture using coffee as a focal point. In addition to coffee, you'll have the chance to explore the production of two other important staples, chocolate and sugarcane.

Spend a week in Costa Rica surfing and staying in Montezuma nad Cabuya with a personalized assessment made by surf coach Guillermo Cilintano. One instructor for 3 surfers all week. You'll see several different beaches that are surrounded by beautiful national parks. Seven nights of accommodation and breakfasts are included, as well as your surfing equipment, and a plan to suit your skill level.

Costa Rican wildlife and agriculture come together on this tour of the Sendero Tranquilo Reserve. Tour a coffee plantation to learn first-hand about the crop’s lifecycle from bean to cup, and then wait until the sunset to head out into the forest with a guide and learn about nocturnal wildlife like frogs and snakes. This kid-friendly tour is a top pick among families.

They will have an exclusive guide to evacuate their doubts. This tour is highlighted by the personalized service they will receive

Not only is the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve an impressive place to explore with a guide thanks to its huge range of biodiversity, but it is also the home to some of Costa Rica’s biggest industries. This guided tour combines the best of Monteverde’s natural offerings into a single outing: hike through the cloud forest with a guide and then see how coffee, chocolate, and sugar are produced from plant to final product.

SinwaTourDreams welcomes you in our facilities, where our receptionists will help you fill out the documents and formalities necessary to carry out this type of activities. We will then go to the dressing room where our guides will proceed to put the necessary safety equipment for this crossing, then receive a small talk with the instructions and safety measures that should know to achieve a good development during the tour.  Once you have cleared your doubts, we can start this exciting adventure.

With the help of your native hosts you'll gain local cuisine skills that can be simple repeated to enjoy at home! Savor the essence of Tico (Costa Rican) living through our local gastronomy and connect with the local culture. Share the Pura Vida living with us. Vegetarians are welcome!