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Crystal_H, May 2026
So much to see!
The trails are mostly flat and not too steep. There were a few slippery spots. Our guide, Nicole, was fantastic. She took and gave us great pictures using her spotting scope. She was very passionate about the animals and learning. She did well with people if all ages. I was there with a 5 year old and a 78 year old. Both enjoyed it. We saw three species of monkey, 2 species of sloth, 2 species of frog and so much more. We saw a few different habitats as well!
Try to park in the Chalo parking as directed but it was full for us. The owner at Buru Garden directed us to his parking. It was free as long as we had something at his restaurant afterward. We did and it was wonderful-worth it!
Janet_H, May 2026
Really fun and interesting tour!
I was not excited about this tour, but it was fantastic and I’m so glad we did it! We had so many samples of fruit that were all delicious, sugar cane and rum! The chocolate and coffee were great!! The tour was very interesting and the tour guide shared a lot if interesting facts.
Heather_G, May 2026
Amazing!!!!!
What an amazing experience all the way around! Our tour guide was Ronald and he was spectacular! You do the white water rafting, eat a home cooked meal, enjoy a cup of delicious coffee (brewed the old fashion way) and get to tour the family owned farm. Everyone was so incredibly nice and educational. 5 stars all the way around! Pro tip: they let you split the photo package with others in your raft! Only $14 instead of $40!
Diomede_H, May 2026
Excellent adventure!
This was a wonderful adventure with many different things to see and experience. Our guide, Sergio, was excellent and had such a good eye for spotting wildlife. It was a fairly strenuous day and a few of the hanging bridges made us nervous, but if you are up for it we had an awesome overall experience!
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:)
Andrea_H, May 2026
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If I had to do again I would have done the private tour. Our guide Johnny was so knowledgeable and interactive. I really appreciated all his education. Going on a group delays and slows things down so toward the end i got to the point where u wanted to just go off on my own. Johnny was the highlight of our experience.
Michelle_H, Apr 2026
Unforgettable Experience
Such an unforgettable ATV experience! From start to finish, the guides were amazing and super helpful, attentive, and always making sure everyone felt safe and comfortable. That said, the ride itself was no joke 😅 some of those hills had me holding on for dear life, but it just made it that much more exciting!
We made three really special stops along the way. The first was a small local village where we got to hear directly from community member. The second stop was at a peaceful little lake where they surprised us with fresh pineapple (so good after the ride!). And the final stop was the highlight. We reached the closest accessible point to the volcano, parked, and took a short 5-minute hike to see the lava rocks up close. Such a surreal moment.
Highly recommend this tour if you’re looking for a mix of adventure, culture, and incredible views!
Wesley_B, Apr 2026
La Leona hike was a blast!
We had a great time on the semi private tour! Our guide was local to the area and very knowledgeable about wildlife and vegetation we saw along the way.
He also took the time to be sure we were safe and comfortable on the hike to and from the waterfall.
Courtney_L, Apr 2026
I would highly recommend...
I would highly recommend El Santuario Canopy tours! My family and I (kids 11 and 15) had an amazing time! The guides were amazing, fun and nice, and safety was clearly a priority! Added bonus was the delicious meal at the end! It was an amazing experience we would recommend to anyone looking to zip line in Manuel Antonio!
Aimee_Y, Apr 2026
Not many things hold my...
Not many things hold my teenagers attention, but the tour at Eden Chocolate was a surprising exception. Our tour guide, Porfirio, engaged my teens in every step of the chocolate making process from letting them cut open and taste the fruit to grinding up cocoa pods to make Teobroma. The best part was making their own chocolate bonbons to take home. Both teens said that this tour was their favorite activity of the day.
Rebecca_Z, Feb 2026
We loved this experience...
We loved this experience and would highly recommend it! Our guide was excellent - informative and very funny and engaging. So fun to turn cacao into chocolate by adding our own personally selected ingredients. Coffee was also delicious. Beautiful property and overall a really fun way to spend a couple hours in La Fortuna!
Michael_M, Dec 2025
Crocs and butterflies
Our tour was delayed due to the breakdown of the first tour bus. But the company made up for it by adding a brief tour of Puntarenas itself followed by the regular tour once the new bus was available. The crocodiles and the butterflies were the highlights. Long tour but very good.
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