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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 two-toed sloths, reptiles, and more as they come out after dark.

We run small group tours with dedicated and very knowledge guides. this tour includes the highlights of the area with the minimal driving time. you will learn a lot of the country.

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.

Guided Night Walk  This walk takes around 2 hours, where we'll walk on the trails of this private reserve looking for all kind of criatures, most of those active at night time, but being able to possibly spot some day time active fauna sleeping too.

This combination gives us the beautiful opportunity to explore the highlands of Tilaran, where we can find Tropical Cloud Forest home of many edemic species specializing in the habitat and active by day or night. The tour consists of two Natural Walk tTour in the Forest, by day and the other at night with a Naturalist Local tour Guided, where you will explore the ecosystem of these highlands by day and night. During the day we use the trails of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, a good option to observe a large part of our birds such as Quetzal, also Colibris toucans, in addition to the many species of plants such as orchideas, bromeliads and fungi. During the night we find ourselves in the Refugio de vida Silvestre where we look for Mammals like Olingos, Sloths, Red-eyed Frogs, insects and much more

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.

This is a unique tour in the area because it focuses on the land-based wildlife, while most tours in the area focus on the marine life. Uvita and the National Park of Marino Ballena are chock-full of incredible and rare wildlife. If you are staying in the Bahia Ballena area, you do not have to travel far to get an incredible wildlife experience.

It is a walk through the forest at night, with our flashlights increasing the chance of seeing some nocturnal creatures, each person will have their own flashlight which is provided at the time of starting and giving the general rules of the tour. It is a natural history tour but at night. The night can surprise us a lot in terms of its intensity of the forest, the experiences change completely and make us understand our environment much better and why the majority of biodiversity prefers to be in a nocturnal life.

Situated atop the Continental Divide, the high-altitude Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve is literally shrouded in clouds. Experience the full breadth of Monteverde’s flora and fauna on this nature walk, during which your naturalist guide provides useful insight and helps navigate through the forest. Plus, this small-group tour is limited to six participants so you can escape crowds and immerse yourself in nature.

Looking for an authentic Monteverde experience? Look no further than the Cloud Forest Authentic Experience tour. This unique tour gives visitors a true cultural understanding of the area, starting with a walk to a hidden Strangler Fig Tree. Here, you have the opportunity to see Capuchin White Face monkeys and Howler monkeys up close. After spending time at the tree, head towards the upper part of the mountains, passing the old town of Monteverde. This is where the Quakers settled in the 1950s, founding a cheese factory as well as a Quaker school. Finally, catch a ride to an organic coffee farm in the bordering town of San Luis before concluding this comprehensive tour.

A massage is leisure and a healthy, romantic delight for couples. You will find a refreshing experience for the soul. Our goal is that you feel like new, and share positive energy.

When you’re in Montezuma, take a 2-hour Spanish lesson in a small group (max 4). This is an immersion class, where you can choose a theme like restaurant, soda, maket, or a stroll on the beach. In each one you’ll have real life examples to practice with the locals of the area. You’ll come away with some worksheets so you can continue to practice.

Many travellers in Costa Rica will tell you, your tour is only as good as your guide. Here at Osa Nature Experts, our lead guide Walter is what sets this tour apart from the rest. His keen sense of where to find the birds you’re after combined with his excellent ability to find birds through calls alone, give you the opportunity to see as many birds as possible. This tour is also customized, based on our clients desires and mobility. If you are after a specific bird species, we will do our best to accommodate that request. Walter also leads his tours with his telescope and phone adapter, allowing you to get close and personal to the birdlife. He can help you take lovely photos and videos too!

Spend a day hiking the trails of a 205-acre (83 hectares) nature preserve. The Curi-Cancha Wildlife Refuge is 50 percent old-growth forests, 45 percent secondary growth, and 5 percent open pasture, making it an oasis for hundreds of species of birds. Look for other animals like armadillos, coatis, agouti, cuchi cuchi, ocelot, two-toed sloths, and three species of monkeys within the preserve as well. A professional guide will share history and information about the area.

Learn with SinwaTour of Flora and Fauna that are hidden in the Cloud Forest Reserve of Santa Elena. The Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve is located in the Caribbean part of the continental divide, at an average height of 1600msnm, with a predominant climate due to the trade winds of the Northeast, with an approximate annual precipitation of 4000mm³, an average temperature of 18 ° C Relative humidity around 100%. It is found in the humid montane forest (Holdridge) living area.

The models and participants are equal collaborators in creating stunning art in breathtaking environments. Our trips focus on developing a creative connection between the artist and a model. We offer a diverse range of models, spanning various age groups and encompassing both male and female talent. Our groups are REALLY small and exclusive. Only 6 participants, 3 models, 1 tour guide, 1 coordinator, 1 driver. That’s it! We are mobile. Not being limited to a set location, we can cover unique locations in a short time. Also, we can take you to a studio for full indoor, professional experience.

The best views of the cloud forest near Monteverde are undoubtedly from above—if you can get high enough. On this small-group tour, take a guided nature walk along hanging bridges through the forest canopy in search of wildlife and beautiful plants. Follow your naturalist guide carrying professional optical equipment to the best viewpoints for observing the glorious endemic biodiversity.