From Manuel Antonio
Canopy Tour (Casa Grande)
The Titi Canopy Tour at Rancho Casa Grande is a tour which can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Everyone will travel on suspension cables from platform to platform while enjoying the moist tropical forest teaming with wildlife.
The cables and harnesses were designed by expert engineers and the ride is completely safe. The steel cables are ½ inch thick, and the 14 platforms can hold up to 2,000 pounds for your safety. The 11 cables total over 1,500 meters - over 1 mile! Ride through the canopy of the primary and secondary forest where you will see many different types of animals, birds and plants. |
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| Duration: |
7:00 am/ 10:00 am & 2:00 pm |
| Rate: |
$ 65 |
| Include: |
Tour guide |
| Location: |
Manuel Antonio, Quepos |
| Requirements: |
Must be over 6 years old and have and adventure spirit. |
| Attractions: |
See flora and fauna of the tropical forest, above the floor |
| Recommendations: |
You will e hanging of steel cable ad high altitude. |
| Tour Operator: |
Rancho Casa Grande/ Explore. |
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Carara Biological Reserve (Full day)
Full day tour to Carara National Park is now accessible within an hour and a half drive from Quepos. We offer a two and a half hour hike with a naturalist guide through one of Costa Rica´s most bio diverse natural parks. Large crocodiles lie below the Tarcoles bridge adjacent to the Park as well as great birding. This tour allows our visitors who haven’t driven to Quepos a chance to see this interesting topography lined with rice fields & African palm plantations, also cattle ranching boarding some of Costa Rica´s most famous coast line. |
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| Duration: |
7:00 a.m. / 17:00 p.m. |
| Rate: |
$ 85 |
| Include: |
Transportation, entrance fee, guide, snacks, lunch, naturalist guide |
| Location: |
One hour way from Quepos, by Tarcoles River |
| Requirements: |
Relatively good shape. (O.K. for kids). |
| Attractions: |
Large crocodiles, great birding, tropical flora. |
| Recommendations: |
Walking shoes, mosquito repellent hat or visor, and binoculars. |
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Damas Island Boat Tour
The tour was created by Jorge Cruz in 1989. Everyday he is looking to discover more about the ecosystem that makes up the mangrove forest. The key points are conservation, and the wildlife that exists within. This excursion includes an explanation about the history of Quepos and how it was founded.
Always searching for excellence, one will be treated to the latest boats with eco-friendly motors that make this trip a pleasant and unforgettable experience. The guides are enthusiastic and knowledgeable of the nature within the area. During the excursion you will have drinks and at the end of the tour a memorable Costa Rican lunch or dinner made by a local Costa Rican family.
Jorge Cruz, studied in Biology at the University of Costa Rica, and has extensive knowledge of the mangrove forest. |
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| Duration: |
According with the high tide. |
| Rate: |
$ 60 |
| Include: |
Transportation, Lunch or Dinner, Boat, Guide |
| Location: |
Damas Island, Parrita Quepos |
| Requirements: |
Casual dress, good for every age. |
| Attractions: |
Mangrove Forest, marine birds |
| Recommendations: |
Swimsuit, comfortable clothes, sun bloc lotion |
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Damas Island Mangrove Kayak Tour
Paddle protected inland waterways, a perfect place to learn this magical way of exploring coastal mangrove areas and seeing wildlife. None of this trip is in the open ocean and the pace of this trip is according to your abilities. Lunch is at great seafood restaurant. |
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| Duration: |
Depends on tides, duration 5 _ hours |
| Rate: |
$65,00 |
| Include: |
Seafood Lunch at restaurant |
| Location: |
Damas Island, Quepos |
| Requirements: |
Relative good shape. ( OK for kids ). |
| Attractions: |
Coastal mangrove, marine wildlife, birds. |
| Recommendations: |
Swimsuit, comfortable clothes, sun bloc lotion |
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Hanging Bridges – Canopy Walk Way
The Rainmaker Conservation Project is a privately owned Rainforest Reserve that spans over 1530 acres of 90% virgin rainforest. It is a biodiversity bank for 70% of all the flora and fauna species found in Costa Rica.
This project is dedicated to the conservation and protection of the Fila Chonta mountain range on Costa Rica's pacific side. Rainmaker's unique location places it within the strategic Quepoa Biological corridor. It is our firm commitment to ensure that this area may be enjoyed by future generations to come. |
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| Duration: |
2 ½ Hours |
| Rate: |
$ 65.00 |
| Include: |
Transportation from Quepos area, tropical fruits, Costarrican Lunch and bilingual tour gude. |
| Location: |
22 kilometers from Quepos/Manuel Antonio area, and 17 kilometers from Parrita. |
| Requirements: |
Easy walk, kids recomended |
| Attractions: |
5 Hanging Bridges, birds, tropical Flora |
| Recommendations: |
Comfortable shoes, binoculars, camera, swimming suit. |
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Manuel Antonio National Park
Have an experienced nature guide take you on an informative hike through the park. Our guides know where you are most likely to encounter sloth’s, monkeys etc. They will also provide a great deal of information on the history, flora and fauna during this easy 2 1/2 hours walk. Mid tour snacks and refreshments are offered and guests may remain in the park after the tour. |
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| Duration: |
7:30 am – 12:00 md |
| Rate: |
$44 |
| Include: |
Entrance fee. |
| Location: |
Manuel Antonio National Park |
| Requirements: |
None, easy walk |
| Attractions: |
Flora and Fauna of the Tropical Flora, Monkeys and beautiful white sand beaches. |
| Recommendations: |
Walking shoes, mosquito repellent, hat or visor, and binoculars, camera, sun block, swimming suit. |
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For more information contact us: odma-park@explorecr.com
Nauyaca Waterfall Tour
Come with us to see the most beautiful waterfalls in the country! Cascading 25 & 40 meters into a 8 meters deep pool for swimming. The horseback tour offers you more contact with nature and a better chance of seeing wild life. Take you through the beautiful country side between Quepos and Dominical. Then our trip takes you through a majestic forest and wonderful vistas of the mountains of San Isidro. During the tour we’ll make two stops, first for breakfast in a real typical ranch, and then later in the afternoon we will return to the ranch for lunch. In this real costarrican family. At the waterfalls you will have a chance to take pictures of your guide jumping from the waterfalls to the pool. Lots of opportunities to watch many other kinds of wild life. |
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| Duration: |
7:00 a.m. / 17:00 p.m. |
| Rate: |
$95,00 |
| Include: |
Transportation, entrance fee, guide, breakfast, snacks, lunch. |
| Location: |
San Isidro Del General Mountains |
| Requirements: |
Relatively good shape. (O.K. for kids) |
| Attractions: |
Flora and Fauna of the Tropical forest, waterfalls. |
| Recommendations: |
Walking shoes, mosquito repellent, hat or visor, and binoculars |
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White Water Rafting at Naranjo River
A Class III / IV half day challenge for more experienced paddlers. The Naranjo River drops steeply from the mountains above Quepos, though a beautiful jungle gorge and takes you on a wild ride to sea level passing nearby farmlands and palm plantations. Water levels can rise quickly on this river upping the difficulty and adrenaline levels, so rafters should be physically fit and adventurous. |
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| Duration: |
8:00 am – 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm |
| Rate: |
$65,00 |
| Include: |
Fruits, snacks and transportation from the hotel. |
| Location: |
Naranjo River, Manuel Antonio |
| Requirements: |
Good physical cond. (kids over 13 years all). This is 2nd closer river for guests staying in the Jaco & Los Sueños area. |
| Attractions: |
Variety of birds, Primary Jungles, , Tropical Flora. |
| Recommendations: |
Camera, swimsuit, extra clothes, sun bloc lotion. |
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For more information contact us: odma-raftingnaranjo@explorecr.com
White Water Rafting at Savegre River
This full day adventure includes an incredible 4/wheel drive journey which takes you in to a very remote back country of the Río Savegre for a 4 hour guided Rafting trip with class II / III / IV rapids in rafts for 6 people.
There are great swimming holes and a large variety of birsds and primary jungles (egrets, toucans, osprey, parrots, kingfishers, and cormorants ).
We will stop in a little village called “Coope Silencio” for a Tico style lunch in a thatched roof restaurant with great views and a nature path. We also stop at some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the area with many blooming heliconias in this shady garden of Eden. |
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| Duration: |
8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Rate: |
$90,00 |
| Include: |
Launch, and transportation from the hotel. |
| Location: |
Savegre River, Manuel Antonio |
| Requirements: |
Children over 10+ relative fit adults who can paddle & walk over rocks you need to wear river sandals or water shoes, bathing suit, sun protection, t-shirt, hat. |
| Attractions: |
Variety of birds, Primary Jungles, waterfalls, Tropical Flora. |
| Recommendations: |
camera, swimsuit, extra clothes, sun bloc lotion, |
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For more information contact us: odma-raftingsavegre@explorecr.com
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