Top Puntarenas Wildlife Watching

Our certified Tour Guides are locals who've lived in Monteverde all their life. They've visited the Monteverde Night Tour trail system thousands of times, and they know the place like the palm of their hand. You will be in the hands of a true local expert who will take your Monteverde experience to the next level. Additionally, our groups are small (10 People Max, but usually 8 or smaller), so you will see more and learn more, and with our local expert and his HD Spotting Scope, you will be able to take many amazing pictures.

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.

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.

Three percent of the western hemisphere’s biodiversity resides in Corcovado National Park. As you venture into this natural space, often referred to as the Amazon of Costa Rica, you’ll learn all about the ecology from a bilingual guide. This journey involves a boat ride to the hiking trails, giving you an opportunity to spot diverse marine life as well. Walk along the trails searching for diverse fauna and flora, breaking for breakfast and lunch.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

When the sun falls asleep, most creatures wake up to live. More than 80% of mammals, most reptiles and amphibians and also insects and arachnids are active at night in our forests, that's why walking through the forest at night is not only doing an unusual activity in our lives or learning in the forest. At night it is when fascinating animals such as sloths, kinkajous, bats, tarantulas, snakes, frogs, among others, are more likely to see, without forgetting the birds, yes, most birds are active during the day, but They need to rest somewhere. in those cases when we could also have the opportunity to see some beautiful and still birds while we dream, such as toucans, warblers, hummingbirds, jays, etc.

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 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

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.

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.

This is a unique opportunity to enjoy the Cloud Forest from a different perspective, since almost 80% of wildlife is nocturnal

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.

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.

It is a good way to discover the cloud forest and have an unforgettable experience with our professional guides where you will have a good encounter with nature to the beauty of its flora and fauna in the area, at the same time guaranteeing a good use of your time in the area

Spend the morning horseback riding from Tarcoles with an English -speaking cowboy, and then boating through the river in search of crocodiles. When you arrive at one of the ports, you will be collected and driven about an hour to town, where you will be paired with your guide and horse. After 2 hours of riding, you will have a one hour boat ride on a river with one of the world’s largest crocodile populations.

Enjoy the wildlife of Monteverde in the Tropical forest from another point of view where you can appreciate the wildlife in it's wild environment. The night tour it's planned to be very authentic and our main goal as a local tour operator is to share with our visitors a wide variety of incredible natural experiences and amazing wildlife encounters. The night tour schedules 5:30PM and 8:00PM. Join us and experience this amazing opportunity to be immerse in the wild nature of Monteverde

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.

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.

Learn all about the incredible biodiversity of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve on this three-hour guided tour. You’ll get personalized attention and the opportunity to ask questions on a small-group tour. This is a great tour for all ages as everyone will learn something new about Costa Rica’s plants, birds, mammals, and insects.

This tour looks to combine adventure and biodiversity by exploring the Cloud Forest from a new perspective, through a guided tour on the hanging bridges where you will find beautiful trails and scenery to delight your family and friends.