Top Puntarenas Hiking

Hike through Monteverde Wildlife Refuge after dark on a guided walking tour that reveals how nighttime transforms the tropical forest. Since dusk brings out a mix of diurnal and nocturnal animals, you might see completely different creatures than in a day time visit. Provided flashlights and the guide’s powerful spotting scope are great for finding wildlife you might otherwise miss, from tree frogs to sloths and jewel-toned birds.

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.

Located in the 7 wonders of Costa Rica in the cloud forest, the Night Walk becomes a very attractive requested by people who traveling to this country to observe the great biodiversity that provides. Going into a jungle at night will give you a chance to see the animals in a new environment. Many jungle creatures are only active at night and this is the only way to experience them. You will see mammals that never make appearances during day treks. Your guide will point out tarantulas and sleeping birds. The symphony of insects and frogs will be your soundtrack. The tour lasts two hours for 6:00pm to 8:00pm. While wandering through the trees be sure to look out for the 200 species of bird who call this forest home. You may also come across armadillo, coati, agouti, kinkajou, ocelot, two-toed sloth and three different species of monkey.

The Monteverde Cloud Forest is one of Costa Rica’s most memorable natural wonders. With this tour, venture to the heart of the cloud forest on a self-guided trek and enjoy magnificent views of the Arenal, Rincon de la Vieja, Tenorio, and Miravalles volcanoes. Cool off with a swim beneath a waterfall, tuck into a typical Costa Rican lunch, and enjoy a short horseback ride.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Get your heart racing on this cloud forest adventure on a private reserve in Monteverde. Ride ziplines over the forest canopy, rappel down to the forest floor, climb inside of a tree, and more, for a family-friendly excursion that brings you closer to nature.

Spend a day exploring Costa Rica’s beauty away from the beach on this guided shore excursion from Punta Arenas. Head out with a guide and a small group of 15 people or fewer to discover the region’s highlights, including the tropical fruits grown in nearby “fruit towns,” a wildlife area known for its population of white-faced monkeys, and a sail down the lush Tarcoles River. Tour includes entrance fees and all transportation with port or hotel pickup and drop-off.

Travel safely from your initial destination in Costa Rica to your hotel or the airport. Instead of renting a car or waiting for a taxi, enjoy the scenery and take photos with this private door-to-door service. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned minivan. Plus, the drivers can make stops along the way.

RSVP to the biggest party in Monteverde with this nocturnal tour of the area's famed wildlife by moonlight, when nearly 80 percent of Monteverde's mammalian residents come out to play. Join a guide who will help you spot animals such as gray foxes, reptiles, and more as they come out after dark.

This walk will begin at the entrance of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve with your Naturalist guide who protects this special forest through conservation and this Tropical Forest is very special, a good reason is that 1% of the world's tropical forest It is cloud forest, this makes this place a natural sanctuary for nature lovers, especially the Cloud Forest accompanied by a guide. local naturalist who will show you this special ecosystem with very special. The cloud forest is one of the most interesting ecosystems in the tropical areas of the world, which makes me very happy as I have lived in this forest since I was a child where I learned from my father and grandfather how to find wildlife in a dense forest with a great diversity of flora and fauna, mostly native and even endemic to the area, we walk for two hours and finish the activity right where we started. Includes optical equipment and the groups are small

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.

What makes the Cloud Forest special is the amount of endemic species found there - plants, birds and eventually mammals.

We are characterize for having a great service to be able the nature a great way. We have more than 10 years of experience so we will do our best to make you enjoy the Nature. The Natural History walk consists in a walk through the trails to be able to spot Monteverde's Flora and Fauna(Animals and Plants), the best way to find animals in Monteverde Area is finding an avocado tree fruiting. Wild Avocados are the main food source in the area. The guide (Certificate for the Costarricans Tourist Chamber) has a professional spotting scope for your enjoyment to take photos (Through the scope with the Phone)

Located atop the Continental Divide, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is a haven of untouched jungle, where rare plant and animal species live among wisps of cloud and thick tree growth. This small-group hiking tour allows you to experience the full breadth of Monteverde’s flora and fauna, while your naturalist guide navigates and provides insight into the area’s rich biodiversity.

The cloud forests and rainforests of Monteverde are renowned for having of the best birdwatching in Costa Rica. With this tour, benefit from the experience of a local guide who knows all the best viewing spots depending on the day. Look out for tanagers, toucans, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, and euphonias, as well as endemic birds such as the Resplendent Quetzal and Three-wattled Bellbird.

Nocturnal wildlife differs greatly from what can be seen during the day. From sloths, frogs, snakes and insects to sleeping birds, they are part of what can be found on a good night. With a flashlight and a lot of enthusiasm the experience of walking in the darkness in the middle of the tropical forest is something to remember.

Costa Rica is home of more than 900 species of birds, as a result it includes local and migratory species. We offer a personalized and interactive tour. On the other hand, we motivate national and international tourist to discover and explorer our exotic biodiversity of mammals and birds that are found inside the Cloud Forest and in transition areas. Meanwhile, a guaranteed wonderful experience within one of the most beautiful places in our gorgeous Costa Rica.

The walk in the natural forest is very special because of the contact with nature and the possibility of connecting with your inner self in a completely peaceful natural inhabitant, away from the masses and the communication systems that intervene with our ability to connect with the owner.

Discover the beauty and biodiversity of the Monteverde Cloud Forest with this guided walking tour of the reserve. Follow your naturalist guide along the reserve’s trails and learn about what makes this microclimate unique and spot the local birdlife. Places on this walking tour are limited to 15 people. Entrance to the reserve is not included.

Discover what nature has to show you in the dark, the night tour will be the best option in case you are in search of amphibians, reptiles, mammals, insects, arachnids and much more.

Sail above the rainforest trails on this guided zipline canopy tour through the Monteverde Cloud Forest. The forest canopy rests 600 feet below you as you cruise down more than 4300 meters of zip line. Keep your eyes open for wildlife sightings or have fun by performing poses as you coast down the 3,400 long cable. You’ll tackle 15 cables with 18 viewing platforms through this two-mile experience. Kids as young as four can also attend.