Overview
Experience the tranquillity of the forest as you float down the Frio River in a silent and stable raft, while observing a wide variety of mammals, reptiles and birds. The Frio River descends from the outskirts of the Tenorio Volcano and continues all the way to the northern region of Nicaragua. The river is used by the Maleku natives for transportation and as a food source. It's also the main water source for the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, a RAMSAR site for wetland biodiversity.
What you will be doing
The Río Frío River descends from the outskirts of the Tenorio Volcano and continues all the way to the northern region of Nicaragua. The river is used by the Maleku natives for transportation and as a food source. In addition, it is of vital hydric importance for crop irrigation and soil mineralization in the area. It is also the main water source for the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, which is considered by RAMSAR to be a site of international importance due to its wetlands biodiversity
Despite the agricultural expansion of the area, this river protects a good portion of the forest on its banks, connected through its tributaries with dozens of small patches of forest, creating a highway for several species of animals. They use the ground, water, and branches to move daily through the river in search of food and other needs. It is easy to observe monkeys, sloths, iguanas, turtles, caiman, and numerous species of birds, as well as dense vegetation of coastal trees that support the soil and prevent erosion and floods. We will use our senses of sight, hearing, and smell to locate animals. The boat captain is also an experienced naturalist guide with great knowledge to interpret the ecosystem and provide interesting information about it. In the end, we will share an unforgettable experience, visiting a Costa Rican family on their farm, and enjoying homemade snacks.
In the end, we will share an unforgettable experience, visiting a Costa Rican family on their farm, and enjoying homemade snacks.
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:
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 ✅
Snack
Water
Tour guide
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.