Overview
The Caño Negro wildlife refuge was declared a RAMSAR site of world importance for the preservation of ecosystems and aquifers in 1991, and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2007. The biodiversity of this site has attracted the attention of tourists and conservationists for more than 35 years. Join us on this boat safari to learn about this important ecosystem as we navigate between nature and culture.
What you will be doing
The refuge was declared a RAMSAR site in 1991 and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2007. The biodiversity of this site has attracted global attention for more than 35 years. It is possible to observe endangered wetland species such as the Jabirú bird, the Atlantic Tarpon, and the prehistoric Gaspar Fish. Due to its importance as a source of food and nesting, it is one of the best places in Costa Rica for bird watching.
Our tour begins by embarking in Guatuso, a rural town, from where we navigate the riverbed to the Caño Negro Refuge, where an experienced guide will show you various species such as sloths, three types of monkeys, caimans, lizards, bats, birds, and a variety of flora typical of wetlands. At the end of this boat safari tour, our last stop will be at the house of Don Abelino and Doña Wendy where we will share a traditional lunch to learn more about the culture and especially Costa Rican gastronomy
At the end of this boat safari tour, our last stop will be at the house of Don Abelino and Doña Wendy where we will share a traditional lunch to learn more about the culture and especially Costa Rican gastronomy
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: de, Iglesia Católica, Costado Sur de la, Apartado Posta 40-4417, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 4417, Costa Rica
🗺️ Instructions: Hotels pick ups are included in the price. We pick up within a 5-mile perimeter around our La Fortuna Main Office. If your hotel is not included in the pickup list, or is located outside the pickup perimeter, an extra payment will be incurred for the pick-up service. In this case, the booking won't be completed until the extra payment is made.
Things to know
Accessibility:
Pregnancy friendly
Children friendly
Fitness requirement
Any fitness level
Tour Language
English
Spanish
License requirement
None
Additional information:
Child rate applies only when shared with a minimum of 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
It is prohibited to participate in the tour by consuming substances that cause behaviours that affect the safety of the tour, as well as the enjoyment of other tourists
Please bring Binoculars, hiking shoes, insect repellent, sunscreen, camera, rain cover
Inclusion ✅
Entrance ticket
Water
Lunch
Exclusion ❌
Gratuities
About your host
Jacamar Naturalist ToursWe started operations in 1996, in La Fortuna and San Carlos, and was a pioneer in the tourist development of the area, offering some of the first walks to the Arenal Volcano in an organised way. The experience gained through these years allows Jacamar Naturalist Tours to integrate and train some of the best naturalist guides in the country and explore the best tourist destinations with them. As we mature and expand, we maintained the same philosophy of sustainable tourism in each destination, always making a concerted effort to promote the conservation of nature and culture.
For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.