Top Costa Rica Day Trips

This is a easy walk through the park with a guide. Our guide had a scope and was very informative. We saw many species of animals and it took about 3 hrs. We were picked up at our hotel promptly. Remember to buy tickets to get into Manuel Antonio before you go as they are not included.

The food and drink experience was very good. They had a local drink upon arrival at our destination that was similar to a bloody mary. We made an empanada. While that was cooking we made a local version a mojito. After enjoying our empanada and drink we made yet another drink then ate our chicken tacos and fried yuka. They served an after dinner coffee drink last. The hosts were very accommodating to any food allergies. There was not any salsa dance lessons or tequila mixology. Also the end of the tour was at the coffee shop and not back at the starting point.

This was a great outing! I took my mother who is almost eighty because it looked like it would be fun but laidback enough for her level of fitness and it was. Nana was our tour guide for the day. She was very knowledgeable and engaging. Gustavo was our driver and he was incredibly kind and attentive. They were both so helpful and considerate of my mother! The stairs down to the waterfall were a little tricky so Mom didn’t do that part; but she had a pretty place to sit with a nice view with a couple of local vendors she chatted with. I did go down to the waterfall myself. It was beautiful and refreshing! The rainforest and sloth watching was really great and the trail was perfect for Mom. Diego was our naturalist and aside from being well-educated on his subject matter, he grew up in the area so he had a lot of knowledge to share. And an incredible eye! We saw things we never would have noticed on our own. Additionally, he’s an excellent photographer and helped us get some really nice shots! We had the very rare good fortune of seeing a juvenile sloth down low close to the trail. We were right next to him and he was cuter than I could have imagined! The coffee and cacao farm was also an awesome learning experience in a beautiful place. Sadly, I can’t remember the name of our guide there; but he was wonderful. We love coffee and chocolate so this was right up our alley! A traditional lunch was part of the tour and it was delicious. I would definitely recommend this tour!