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Costa Rica’s lush jungles have long been a notable area to grow cash crops such as coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane. On this private experience, visit a plantation in Manuel Antonio and learn how these three crops are produced. Take a guided tour of a plantation and traditional sugar cane mill, and see how some of your favorite treats are made.

Verbringen Sie Zeit in den Gebieten Xochimilco und Coyoacan von Mexiko-Stadt mit dieser Tour. Sie machen eine Fahrt auf einem traditionellen vorspanischen Trajinera-Boot und besuchen Sehenswürdigkeiten der Gegend, wie das Frida Kahlo Museum und das Olympiastadion. Sie halten auch am Juweliergeschäft von Plateria Rafael, wo Sie einen lokalen Kunsthandwerker treffen und seine Waren ansehen können.

This experience is a unique opportunity to experience a rural Costa Rican village while participating in a very interesting hands-on activity making Chocolate. The setting is a private family owned plot of land in the rainforest that overlooks the Naranjo River. You will be surrounded by the sounds of nature and can plunge into the cleansing waterfall after enjoying some chocolate! Our hope is that you will feel like you have experienced something truly off the beaten path that is educational and authentic and fun!

Manuel Antonio itself is the favorite National Park, as far as National Parks & protected areas countrywide. Created in 1972 to preserve the biodiversity of the area and the idyllic beaches, Manuel Antonio is unique home to many of Costa Rica’s endangered species like the Squirrel Monkeys which live specifically in this part of the world. This is the smallest of Costa Rica’s National Parks, which encompasses about 1,700 acres of land (683 terrestrial hectares) and 136,000 acres of ocean (55,000 marine hectares), but is regarded as one of most beautiful & important . Manuel Antonio National Park has a vast number of frogs, birds, plants, beaches & trails, lookout points, geological formations and very easy access, therefore visitors with no previous knowledge, but also Birdwatchers, Botanists, Herpetologists and Biologists among other natural science experts will be just fascinated to be here. This is the perfect tour to see tons of Sloths (flash from Zootopia) and monkeys.

Costa Rica is one of the world’s premier bird watching destinations with one of the largest number of habitats and microhabitats in the planet, with over 885 bird species recorded here, including about 600 permanent residents. Costa Rica functions as a continuous corridor for migration between North and South America. Begin the day with an optional birdwatching hike to keep discovering Costa Rica, you will go with an experienced birding guide to one of our locations. Our goal is to show you the best of Costa Rica. For this trip, we visit a country-side area and look for local central-pacific birds. There are several sites we can go, all within 45 minutes away from Manuel Antonio. We also offer full day Birdwatching Tours. Contact us for more information!

Cruise along one of Costa Rica’s most scenic coastlines on a sailing and snorkeling tour of Manuel Antonio. Relax on deck and sip unlimited drinks from an open bar as you get a new perspective on the unspoiled nature preserve and try to spot dolphins, turtles, and migrating whales. Stop to swim and snorkel among tropical fish in the clear waters off Biesanz Beach, and then reward your efforts with a gourmet lunch prepared right on board.

See the natural beauty of the jungle after dark with this night tour to Rainmaker Park. Your naturalist guide will take you and your group into the jungle for a two- to two-and-a-half-hour journey, where you’ll get to learn about the local ecosystem and maybe even spot some bats, spiders, owls, and colorful tropical frogs.

Set off on horseback through the mountains and trails around beautiful Manuel Antonio on this full-day, guided tour with lunch included. After a safety briefing and riding instructions, hop on your horse and follow your guide into the mountains to an altitude of 1,900-feet (600-meters) taking in amazing views, wildlife, and vegetation along the way. Enjoy a swimming break on the way down and a local lunch at the ranch.

Explore one of the most important mangrove ecosystems in Costa Rica on this fun kayak tour. Just offshore from the popular Manuel Antonio National Park are thousands of acres of protected forest, home to all kinds of birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects. Your naturalist guide will tell you about the area’s biodiversity while you paddle peacefully in the shade of the mangroves.

More than just a fun white-water rafting trip, this tour on the Savegre River includes a fully-narrated drive to the put-in location for an opportunity to learn about local wildlife. Plus, in the middle of running Class II and III rapids with a guide, you stop to visit tucked-away waterfall—chances are you'll be the only people there.

Ride along the forested coast of Manual Antonio National Park on this 4-hour catamaran tour. Morning tours feature a snorkeling adventure in the secluded bay of Playa Biezans, while evening tours allow you to take in views of the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your lodging in the Manuel Antonio area as well as snorkel equipment (morning tour), a guide, and lunch or dinner.

Get your adrenaline pumping during this adventure tour in the Naranjo Biological Corridor of Costa Rica. Soar through the treetops on a zip line, come face to face with local wildlife like white-faced monkeys and tropical birds, and traverse an obstacle course with a series of platforms, suspension bridges, a Tarzan swing, and a rappel. End the tour with a delicious Costa Rican meal and traditional snacks.

Get a new perspective on the Costa Rican coastline from the back of an all-inclusive catamaran, visit islands you might otherwise have overlooked, and enjoy time to snorkel during this half-day excursion. Soak up the sights as you make the most of free alcoholic beverages, snacks, and fresh fruit, relax on the tanning meshes, or take a dip in the Jacuzzi.

Paddle past the giant twisted root systems that characterize mangrove forests on this kayak tour of the largest mangrove ecosystem in Central America at Damas Island. This biodiversity hotspot is home to tons of birds, reptiles, and aquatic animals that you can spot easily with the help of your guide. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your Manuel Antonio or Quepos lodging as well as lunch or dinner.

A guided tour enriches your experience in Manuel Antonio National Park by providing information about the park’s plant and animal life and expert navigation between the park and your regional hotel. Plus, this tour offers a stress-free way to visit one of Costa Rica’s must-see destinations in just one day.