10 Forests in Costa Rica That You Shouldn't Miss

*It is always advised to call ahead in case Finca Cántaros must close unexpectedly for special circumstances* Finca Cantaros is a 17.3-acre private nature reserve about 2 km south of the town of San Vito. Enjoy grand vistas of the surrounding Coto Brus countryside & Talamanca Mountains; walk the trails through gardens and secondary forests; relax in one of several ranchos/shelters; bird watch; view several archaeological objects on the grounds close to Laguna Zoncho, a natural wetland with aquatic birds. Entry fees. Foreign visitors: $6.50/adult, $3.25/adolescent (12-17), under 12 free. Residents: ¢2000/adult, ¢1250/adolescent (12-17), under 12 free. The owners also maintain a store of selected crafts and other artisanal products of Costa Rica as well as crafts from Central and South America. Proceeds of store purchases as well as entrance fees help defray the expenses of maintaining the nature reserve.

Cinco Ceibas Rainforest Reserve & Adventure Park is the newest adventure tour in Costa Rica; it covers 1,100 hectares of private reserve of which over 600 hectares protected primary forest along the Costa Rica Bird Route. Located in Pangola, Sarapiqui, Heredia it can be reached from San Jose, La Fortuna or Sarapiqui. It offers visitors four outstanding guided tours: The Boardwalk is a raised wooden trail through the primary forest. Visitors on this tour may be led by an expert naturalist guide or travel alone with a comprehensive self guide book. This is the only elevated boardwalk in Costa Rica! Handicap accessible, with a distance of 1.3 km through the primary forest it is secure and safe above the forest floor. Cinco Ceibas has some of the largest trees in the country, these magnificent trees may be 300 to 500 years old, one species the giant ceiba tree, are considered sacred by the indigenous cultures, Costa Rican almond trees, ceibas, and many other species shelter, green macaws, toucans, and hundreds of endangered species live here. We offer guided kayak tours down the tranquil Rio Cuarto River. We have either single or double kayaks. This tour is accessible for families, including children 7 years and older accompanied with an adult using a double kayak. We use the natural flow of the river, to admire the beautiful nature flora and fauna of Rio Cuarto. We have modern amenities including full showers and lockers for the convenience of the visitor. The third is a unique tour, the Ox Cart Tour! "Flaco and Gordo" two beautiful and sturdy oxen pull a wagon to transport visitors on an educational tour where they will learn about the typical oxen cart a national symbol of Costa Rica, declared by Unesco as with both Tradition Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. On this trip you may plant a tree in the nursery, admiring tropical flowers and receive a short history of the local area and flora. The fourth tour is the Guided Horse Back Ride through protected rainforest and secondary reforestation to admiring the flora and fauna of this region. We have a coral to practice so visitors get familiar with the horse, supported by an expert guide, we will leave the stables that offer beautiful views of the lake, forest and the mountains beyond. Cinco Ceibas Reserve & Rainforest Adventure Park includes the Cinco Fusion Cafe Restaurant that overlooks Rio Cuarto. Costa Rican Cafe and Juice bar offers local ingredients, vegetarian option and always fresh organic juices. The BouTeak has an exclusive collection designed for Cinco Ceibas with gifts and clothing made by Costa Rican artists and indigenous artisans. As part of the adventure, hand painted colorful transport visitors to the different tours.

Birding and Nature Tours, Central Pacific - Manuel Antonio

El Bosque Preserve is a 23-acre forest set aside for conservation with gardens, trails and daily tours for small groups, which is great if you are looking for a less touristy, and more authentic ecotourism experience. El Bosque is part of the Biological Corridor Pajaro Campana, which is extremely important for the survival of many highly endangered species such as the Resplendent Quetzal, the Three-Wattled Bellbird and many other creatures that come here for food supply when the wild avocados are no longer found in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. When you take part in a small group tour with El Bosque, you are not only getting a more personal, less touristy experience, but more importantly, you are actively participating in the conservation of this critically important corridor.

Pura Vida! Land tours on the beach like ATV`s for 2 1/2 hours, Jesky Rentals for 1/2 or 1 Hour, Zip line this is near by the hotel(Half Day Tour), Horseback Riding for 1 or 2 hours, Sport fishing(Half Day and Full Day), Snorkling Trips and Sunset Cruises by Sail boats(Jack Sparrow), Cathamarans or Fishing Boats. Land Tours off the beach like the River Jungle Safari "Palo Verde National Park", MEGA COMBO(zip line, horseback ridim, water slide 425meters long, hanging bridge,sauna, volcanic mud bath, and hot springs), The Combo Adventure(zipline, horse back riddim, rock climbing, tubing/ kayacking, sauna, volcanic mud baths and hot spring,White Water Rafting 3/4 class this is 3 1/2 hours in the Corobici River, Discover Nicaragua, Blue River Day Tour(zip line, Horse back ridim, waterfalls, hiking in the rain forest, butterflies/hummingbirds garden, natural steam room, volcanic mud bath and natural hot spring, Arenal volcano Day Trips or over nights(sky tramp, sky trek zip line, hanging B

La Reserva Privada El Quetzal, es una propiedad perteneciente a una familia Costarricense que se dedica al cuido del Bosque, además cultivan naranjillas, hacen senderismo, además ofrecen tour guiado de obervación de aves, todo en un ambiente rural. Viva una experiencia auténtica, lo que le proporciona el disfrute de nuestra ruralidad, conocer la esencia del Tico y su forma de vivir Pura Vida.

Nectar Pollen Reserve is woderful place for birding, we have a hummingbirds garden, site to photograph pretty birds. We offer guided nature walks throught the verry humid tropical rainforrest.Prestine river pools. Night walks to observe tropical wildlife, specially anfibians and reptiles.

Enjoy exciting horseback riding tours at Hacienda Pinilla through forests, cattle pastures and pristine white sand Langosta Beach. Discover Costa Rica ' s unique nature, beach and the Hacienda Pinilla experience. Our hours of operation are from Monday through Sunday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.