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Christina_R, May 2026
Worth. Every. Penny...go at 7am
Absolutely recommend. It was worth every penny. Even as a biologist, I would have missed 90% of what we saw. You truly need a guide with a scope I see everything. We saw bats, insects, sloths, lizards (multiple kinds), iguanas, crabs, agouti, two types of tree frogs and a howler monkey. Without our guide, we only would have seen the iguanas and crabs. Mop was the name of our guide and he was REALLY good. A+ highly recommend. Also as a side note we went in at 7am in May and the weather was perfect. By the time we left at 11:30 it was hot and the park got busy. From 7-8:30 it felt like we had the entire park to ourselves.
Kimberly_D, May 2026
Great experience
The chocolate tour was such an amazing and unique experience. It took place in a family backyard, which made everything feel very homemade, welcoming, and authentic. Everyone was incredibly friendly and made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. Our tour guide, Bryan, was spectacular. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the entire experience fun and memorable. We were able to sample many of the fruits grown there and got the full chocolate-making experience — from picking the cacao bean to enjoying a delicious hot cup of chocolate and fresh chocolate bites. I highly recommend this experience to everyone. You won’t regret it!
Rebecca_M, May 2026
Adventure worth taking!!
Our experience was one of the best adventures we have been on. Our guide was super knowledgeable, able to explain the needed information and instructions for rafting to make it safe and fun. We were able to see sloth, monkeys, and an array of birds. Afterwards the meal was super tasty and a treat to meet the locals and learn about the culture. Orlando was able to make even my mother comfortable with her “scary” with being a first time rafter. His laughter and pizazz were unmatched. Five stars is not enough to give this team!!
Emelyn_L, May 2026
Sloth & Chocolate/Coffee Tour
The sloth tour and the chocolate/coffee/sugar cane tour were both amazing! Our guides were so nice and very informative. We saw quite a few sloths and other wildlife!! The chocolate was delicious and the coffee was really nice as well! Would definitely recommend:)
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If one country is known for its nature, it’s Costa Rica. With cloud forests, active volcanoes, sparkling beaches, sloth sanctuaries, national parks, and more, outdoor activities in Costa Rica know no bounds. Luckily, it's just 10 hours coast to coast, so you can hike mountain summits, soar down raging rivers, and soak in Costa Rica's famous hot springs in just a few days. These excursions make it easier to hit the highlights, often providing round-trip transportation and sometimes taking you to multiple attractions in a single day.