Hikes

There are a great variety of possible hikes in the area. Here are some suggested guided hikes.

Corcovado National Park Hike (One Day Tour)

Highlights: Spider , squirrel, howler , and capuchin monkeys, and peccaries. A lot of birds and the chance to search for whales, sea turtles and dolphins during the boat trip.
Description: This is the perfect tour to spot wildlife. The tour departs early in the morning, and depending on the operator, you take a boat ride either through Sierpe River and mangroves or along the coast off Punta Uvita Beach. Once you arrive to San Pedrillo, (one of the two ranger stations) you spend from 3 to 4 hours immersed in the rainforest. (Ask for the overnight and multi-day trip (3 days & 2 nights) tours at Corcovado National Park which combines the exploration of Sirena Biological Station with snorkeling around Caño Island.)
Departure: 6:00 am
Estimated time: 8 hrs
Includes: Ground and boat transportation, naturalist bilingual guide, park’s fee, and lunch.
Price: U$95

Mangrove Forest hike

Highlights: Caimans, crocodiles, birds
Description: The guide will take you through the secondary and successional forest of the lowland where the walking is easy and the birding is great. This tour includes a visit to a bird blind in the mangrove swamp: it is your best opportunity to see a caiman or crocodile.
Departure: 6:00 am or 3:00 pm
Estimated time: 2-3 hours
Includes: Naturalist guide and specialized equipment (telescope)
Price: U$ 20 per person

Exploration of the rainforest

Highlights: Toucans, owls, osprey, woodpeckers, parrots , monkeys, huge trees 150 or more years old, colorful insects and plants

Description: You will hike through secondary and primary forest in remote parts. There are several trails in different protected areas.
Departure: 7:30 am
Estimated time: 3 hours
Includes: Lunch*, bilingual naturist guide.
Price: U$20 to U$35
* Only at Oro Verde Biological Reserve.

Birdwatching Tour

Highlights: Toucans, owls, osprey, woodpeckers, parrots , tanagers, white face an howler monkeys

Description: The bird watching begins early when the birds are just becoming active. You will be taken to strategic spots for bird observation, which are surrounded by gorgeous trees creating a unique atmosphere like that of an open natural history book.
Departure: 5:30 am - 6:00am
Estimated time: 3-4 hours
Includes: Breakfast*, bilingual naturist guide
Price: U$35
Price all day tour: U$65
* Only at Oro Verde Biological Reserve.