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Sara_F, Nov 2026
The park and the beach are beautiful, a mandatory visit!
You can visit the park without a guide, but you will not see many animals. The guides carry binoculars and show you where the animals are.
Our guide Daniel, super nice, showed us many animals and gave us many recommendations for inside and outside the park.
The park is very well maintained, with marked trails.
In the park you can only eat at a kiosk, we ate very well and it was not expensive.
402isaaca, Nov 2026
Thank you very much, Kevin
It was an incredible experience; Kevin was an excellent guide and explained everything we saw to us. You can tell he really likes his job and enjoys it; he was genuinely interested in what we wanted to see and did everything possible to find the animals we wanted to see, and we did find them; plus, he takes great photos!
Thank you very much, Kevin! We look forward to seeing you in Mexico
272glenv, Nov 2026
Excellence in service
It was incredible, the team of guides, the cooks and their delicious food, the professionalism, the very good photos, the laughter never missing; it is my second time going and I look forward to going again. Very grateful to the entire Santuario Canopy team
838fridac, Nov 2026
The best experience in Manuel Antonio
The best decision was to have booked a private tour with Mystique. Our guide Luis Roberto made our experience unforgettable. He showed us a ton of animals: sloths, coatis, deer, little monkeys, iguanas, birds, and many more. Always attentive and kind. He helped us take photos and record videos of the little animals. Thank you very much for everything
Margaret_K, Oct 2026
An Unforgettable Night Hike with an Amazing Guide!
We had the best time on this nighttime hike! Our guide, Eric, was absolutely awesome, knowledgeable, fun, and great at spotting wildlife. We saw so many different types of frogs, spiders, and 7 types of snakes, including an eyelash viper! This was such a memorable experience, and we highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Costa Rica!
L9096DQevelyns, Sep 2026
A very enriching experience
It was a very beautiful experience; I saw the sloths with Marco, and with the guide Josue I saw the whole process of coffee, chocolate, and sugarcane; he was very kind and provided a lot of interesting information, he prepared very delicious coffee, and I enjoyed trying the chocolate and sugarcane as well.
Summer_J, Sep 2026
Best Excursion in La Fortuna!
Best excursion in La Fortuna! The rapids were so fun and Class II/III was more than enough action for us. We had a great time with our guide Kevin A, who taught us a lot about the local vegetation as well and kept us safe on the river. Thanks for a great time!
PaulaFrances_S, Aug 2026
This was such a fun and...
This was such a fun and adventurous experience for my active family (kids ages 10 and 13). Each rappel was different but all led to the large 230 foot rappel. The guides made us feel very safe and did not pressure you into doing the biggest rappel. They also made recommendations based on skill. For example, my 10 year old opted just to watch the rest of us do the biggest rappel and that was just fine. A must-do for those who love a bit of adventure and stepping out of your comfort zone in a safe environment. We have Keen type closed toe sandal shoes but opted to wear running shoes with good tread as the rocks are slippery. Happy we did. Also, prepare to get soaked and to hike. Would not be a good fit for those who suffer from knee/ankle problems or for those who are very out of shape.
SergioSanchez75, Aug 2026
Very nice and great guide
Great experience and great guide. We interacted with monkeys, saw crocodiles, caimans, a boa, and even a sloth. Our guide was Elliot, super friendly and with very good explanations of the fauna and vegetation.
The food offered afterwards was also very good
Kafi_W, Aug 2026
Amazing chocolate tour
Amazing tour filled with lots of eating and knowledge. Brian is amazing, so funny and informative. The tour takes you round the farm, showing every process with constant fruit being served! Also get coffee, hot chocolate and rum at the end! Highly recommend!
Helen_T, Aug 2026
An absolute osa must
Alexa was a wonderful guide, she made the experience so fun and lovely! We saw soooo many things and she did a fantastic job making sure everyone saw the animals and was super respectful towards the wildlife. We can’t wait to come back and take another snorkeling or dive trip with them!
David_M, Jun 2026
Beautiful and Unique Views!
I really enjoyed this experience, I would say if you are an experienced rider seeking thrills this may slightly let you down. It’s more geared towards all experience levels but the journey and views are incredible. You definitely get your money’s worth in the length of the journey and amount of sites.
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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.
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