Palo Verde National Park Tours and Tickets

Q: What’s the best way to experience Palo Verde National Park?

There are plenty of ways to experience Palo Verde National Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:<ul><li><a href="/tours/Guanacaste-and-Northwest/PALO-VERDE-BOAT-TOURS-ORTEGA-A-family-run-business/d4137-112389P2" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Palo Verde Boat Tour and Ortega</a></li><li><a href="/tours/Guanacaste-and-Northwest/PALO-VERDE-NATIONAL-PARK-RIVER-SAFARI/d4137-63887P3" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Palo Verde National Park River Safari Boat Tour</a></li><li><a href="/tours/Tamarindo/Palo-Verde-Boat-Safari/d24763-17279P3" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Palo Verde Boat Safari</a></li><li><a href="/tours/Playa-Hermosa/Palo-Verde-Boat-Tour-from-Playa-del-Coco-Area/d24946-36300P6" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Palo Verde Boat Tour</a></li><li><a href="/tours/Tamarindo/Palo-Verde-National-Park-Riverboat-Cruise-from-Tamarindo/d24763-13672P3" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Monkey and Crocodile Riverboat Safari from Tamarindo</a></li></ul>

Q: How much does it cost to visit Palo Verde National Park in 2024?

The entrance fee to Palo Verde National Park in Costa Rica is about US$15 for non-residents. For Costa Rican citizens and residents, the fee is around CRC1,000 (just shy of US$2). Guided tours of Palo Verde National Park, which usually include admission as part of the tour price, cost around US$100-150.

Q: How do I get to Palo Verde National Park from San Jose?

You can reach Palo Verde National Park from San Jose via rental car; the drive takes 2.5–3 hours. Public buses do not go directly to the park, but you can take a bus to the nearby town of Cañas or Bagaces. From there, you would need to take a local taxi to the park. Guided excursions to Palo Verde National Park typically include round-trip transportation along with additional activities.

Q: Are there any facilities available in Palo Verde National Park?

Yes. In Palo Verde National Park, you’ll find restrooms and designated picnic areas; but bring your own food and drinks, as there are no dining facilities within the park. An information center provides maps, park information, and guidance. Overall, the park does not have extensive amenities, so plan ahead and bring any necessary supplies.

Q: Are there any nearby attractions to visit after Palo Verde National Park?

Yes, there are several attractions you can visit near Palo Verde National Park, including Santa Rosa National Park, Rincón de la Vieja National Park, and Tenorio Volcano National Park. The Guanacaste beaches such as Playa Tamarindo, Playa Conchal, and Playa Flamingo are about 1–2 hours away by car, and the city of Liberia is around a 45-minute drive from the park.

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Enjoy nature while you learn about this amazing eco system. We love nature and want to share with you our educational tour to observe Howler and White Faced Cappuchin monkeys, multiple kinds of , herons; egrets; kingfishers; warblers; Storks; Hawks; Falcons; ospreys, american crocodiles, green and Pacific side iguanas, long nosed bats and much more. My brother and me will love to show you this paradise. our tour expresses itself the effort of conservation and coexisting with communities surronded. Come and have lifetime experience with us.

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Palo Verde Natural Park Boat Tour

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $75

Palo Verde Boat Tours, Ortega

3 hours 10 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $90

Palo Verde Boat Safari + Coffee & Culture – Wildlife & Flavor

Get close to animals in their natural habitat on this river cruise through Palo Verde National Park. After a scenic drive through the park, see exotic birds, crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas, and other animals on a 2-hour river cruise on the Tempisque River. Then, enjoy a lunch of typical Costa Rican dishes cooked over a fire. On the return journey, make short stops to learn about indigenous pottery techniques and taste local coffee.

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Palo Verde Boat Safari + Coffee & Culture – Wildlife & Flavor

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(341)

from $190

Jungle Cruise at Palo Verde National Park

This guided tour to Palo Verde National Park from the Guanacaste area is an easy way to see some of the wildlife that makes Costa Rica famous without going too far out of your way. Take private transit out to the park, and then hop onto a leisurely river cruise for chances to see iguanas, birds, monkeys, and more in the wild. Park fees and transportation are included in tour price for good value.

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Jungle Cruise at Palo Verde National Park

7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(40)

from $135

Discover the incredible birds and biodiversity of Palo Verde National Park on this boat tour with lunch. Spot native wildlife such as crocodiles, iguanas, monkeys, and a colorful parade of bird species during a 1-hour and 20 minutes cruise down the Tempisque River led by a naturalist guide. Afterward, discuss your sightings with fellow travelers over a traditional Costa Rican lunch at a local restaurant.

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Palo Verde Boat Safari

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $130

Price varies by group size

Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $190

Palo Verde RiverRide From Guanacaste

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $134

Palo Verde Wildlife Tour from Playa Hermosa-Coco Beach

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $167

Spectacular Palo Verde Eco-Tour & Blue Zone Adventure

Encounter Costa Rican wildlife on a jungle safari cruise along the Tempisque River. A nature guide is on board to help you spot monkeys, coatis, crocodiles, and many species of migratory birds that make their home on this waterway bordering Palo Verde National Park. You'll also learn about Costa Rican culture on a drive through sugar cane fields and traditional villages, plus get a taste of local cuisine with included lunch.

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Spectacular Palo Verde Eco-Tour & Blue Zone Adventure

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $159

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Palo verde boat tour -bird watching & Ceramic Pottery demo

Wildlife-loving travelers will enjoy this small-group boat safari in Costa Rica’s Palo Verde National Park. In a country full of biodiversity, this is one of the most biodiverse spots, with numerous different habitats. Take a boat through the brackish wetlands and look out for birds as well as the park’s many resident crocodiles. The tour includes hotel pickup, WiFi on board, and a typical Costa Rican lunch cooked on wood ovens.

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Palo verde boat tour -bird watching & Ceramic Pottery demo

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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(4)

from $130

Price varies by group size

Full Day Private Tour of Palo Verde National Park

This guided tour is special because of its combination of nature, knowledge, and comfort. The boat safari on the Tempisque River immerses you in one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in Costa Rica, where you can observe birds, reptiles, and mammals in their natural environment. The guides, experts in the local fauna and flora, provide valuable information, adding an educational component to the experience. Attention to detail is another highlight: from the pick-up at your hotel to the typical Costa Rican lunch, everything is designed to maximize your comfort and enjoyment. In addition, the tour allows you to connect with the local culture through gastronomy and offers the opportunity to learn about conservation initiatives in the Palo Verde National Park. This mix of nature, culture, and education makes the tour a unique and memorable experience.

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Full Day Private Tour of Palo Verde National Park

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $137

Boat Tour in Palo Verde River | Near Nicoya

On this tour, we’ll take a boat down the Tempisque River where we will see lots of river life such as the popular white faced monkeys howler monkeys, iguanas, crocodiles and a variety of birds that forage the river and its banks for food. After the hour and a half ride, we’ll go visit a wonderful place with lots of tico heritage and antiques. Here we’ll have a typical Costa Rican lunch – included in the tour price. Transportation throughout this half-day tour is provided in our luxury air-conditioned 22 passenger motor coach. Everyone loves the river tour!

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Boat Tour in Palo Verde River | Near Nicoya

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(5)

from $175

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Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

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from $148

Palo Verde Boat Tour from Playa Flamingo

Swap the glittering Pacific waters of Playa Flamingo for the wild waters of the Tempisque River on this half-day tour of the Palo Verde National Park. Hop on-board a riverboat for a 2-hour cruise through the scenic wetlands and sprawling dry forests of Palo Verde. Along the way, keep a lookout for native wildlife, from crocodiles and iguanas lazing on the riverbanks, to monkeys and colorful birds flitting through the treetops.

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Palo Verde Boat Tour from Playa Flamingo

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $169

Explore a jungle river that flows alongside Palo Verde National park with a 5-hour wildlife tour and riverboat cruise from Tamarindo. Watch for crocodiles, iguanas, monkeys and dozens of birds as you navigate the slow-moving Tempisque River, spend two hours on the water spotting animals in their natural habitats, then come to shore for a traditional Costa Rican lunch. Learn the history of this once-bustling river that’s among the region’s most important bird sanctuaries, and finish your day with a return transfer to Tamarindo.

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Palo Verde Wildlife Tour from Tamarindo

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $167

Palo Verde National Park boat and wildlife tour one day tour

Explore the Palo Verde National Park on this all-day tour, which includes a boat ride along the Tempisque River. See native wildlife including monkeys, crocodiles, and hundreds of birds as your guide offers insight into the local flora and fauna. The tour also includes a traditional lunch (included) with casado (a meal with rice, black beans, plantains, salad, a tortilla, and meat or fish) followed by a pottery demonstration.

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Palo Verde National Park boat and wildlife tour one day tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.0

(4)

from $135

Sit back and relax on 1.5 hour trip from Papagayo, Tamarindo, and Flamingo Beach; the tour will travel through authentic villages and plantations of sugar cane , melon, cashew, and watermelon until reaching the picturesque village of Bolsón . Your adventure includes a local expert as your guide. You will take a 2-hour boat safari on the Tempisque River, the longest river in Guanacaste. Be sure to have your camera ready to capture the wildlife, such as three types of monkeys (howler, spider, and capuchin), American crocodiles ,fish, and migratory birds. After the boat safari, a typical Costa Rican lunch awaits you, followed by a demonstration of how the Chorotega native people manually crafted pottery. Pick-up and drop-off in Tamarindo, Flamingo, and the Papagayo area.

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Palo Verde National Park (half day)

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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(20)

from $155

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Wildlife Tour at Palo Verde National Park

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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(8)

from $199

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PRIVATE Palo Verde Boat Safari: Wildlife + Lunch Included

Cruise the Tempisque River and enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch on a 2-hour riverboat cruise from Tamarindo that explores the nature, wildlife and lush forests near Palo Verde National Park. Watch for white-faced monkeys, iguanas and crocodiles along the water’s edge, and capture images of bright tropical birds in the jungle canopy. After the family-style lunch, return to Tamarindo through bristling plantations of sweet melons and sugarcane, and finish the 6-hour day day with transfer to your hotel or private residence.

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PRIVATE Palo Verde Boat Safari: Wildlife + Lunch Included

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $190

7 Hour Private Tour in Palo Verde National Park with Pickup

The experience of traveling with us to the incredible Palo Verde National Park where you can have a boat ride experience surrounded by immense fauna and flora in the waters of the Tempisque and Bebedero Rivers. If water is not your thing, you can enjoy incredible cenderos of different difficulties for both beginners and advanced and finish with a coffee experience in Gran Nicoya where you can live the old life of the sabaneros (cowboys) of ancient Costa Rica.

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7 Hour Private Tour in Palo Verde National Park with Pickup

5 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $150

Palo Verde National Park River Jungle Safari

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $140

Private Sloth Watching & Exclusive River Safari Experience

Boat Safari on the Tempisque River Cruise through calm waters surrounded by tropical nature. Spot monkeys, crocodiles, iguanas, and colorful birds in the wild. Sloth Watching Experience Get up close with one of Costa Rica's most iconic and beloved animals—the sloth—in its natural habitat. With the help of your expert guide, you’ll have the opportunity to spot these gentle creatures resting peacefully in the trees, often at surprisingly close range. Watching a sloth in the wild is a truly magical and calming experience, as you observe their slow movements and unique behavior in a completely natural environment. This is not a zoo — this is real nature. A rare chance to connect with wildlife in a respectful and unforgettable way. ️ Traditional Costa Rican Lunch Enjoy a delicious meal prepared over a wood-fired stove. A true local experience you won't forget. ✨ Perfect For Families Nature lovers Birdwatchers Relaxed adventure seekers

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Private Sloth Watching & Exclusive River Safari Experience

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $240

Price varies by group size

Cruise a lush jungle river and tour a coffee plantation on a full day trip to Palo Verde National Park that takes in the best of northwest Costa Rica’s wildlife, nature and culture. Enjoy pickup from your Guanacaste hotel, then spot monkeys, iguanas and crocodiles as you navigate the wetlands of Palo Verde, and watch flocks of bright birds soar across the tropical sky. After lunch, learn how coffee is produced and processed at a nearby facility and sample a cup brewed from local beans before returning to the coast.

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Jungle River Cruise and coffee tour

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $210

Have you ever dreamed about revealing nature’s most amazing secrets? If so, join us on this unforgettable journey to the heart of the Costa Rican jungle and beauty of its hidden gems first-hand. Visit the only active secondary volcano crater in the country. Feel the earth’s energy under your feet as you explore the wonders of this unique National Park, which is home to diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes. Embark on an exhilarating adventure on the hanging bridges, a series of suspended walkways that offer stunning views and a great way to get close to flora and fauna. You might even spot a family of toucans or hummingbirds along your way. Witness a breathtaking cascade that plunges into a crystal-clear basin surrounded by lush vegetation. Dive into the refreshing water for some refreshment or just admire the scenery from afar. Find some rejuvenation, peace and relaxation in the thermal hot springs and mineral rich mud bath, that will soothe your body and let your mind wander.

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Full Day National Park Adventure

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $220

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What are people saying about Palo Verde National Park

Spectacular Palo Verde Eco-Tour & Blue Zone Adventure

Carolyn_P, May 2026

Seeing the Animals Live Action

Our guide Herbert was amazing!! Our day started with him spotting McCall birds and stopping so we could photograph them! It’s ended with him finding us tons of iguanas that we could stop and take photos of. Everything in between the water ride and spotting all of the animals on the river was amazing. Definitely highly recommend.!!

Palo Verde RiverRide From Guanacaste

Julie_M, Apr 2026

Amazing River Boat Adventure / Authentic Food/ Pottery/ Sugar Cane Production

A++++ we saw so many incredible animals… Crocodiles, iguanas, “walking on water “lizards, tons of birds, bats resting on the tree, capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys, etc. We also got to go to a rural area and eat authentic Costa Rican food, watch a demonstration on pottery and sugar cane production. The guides were so informative and interesting ! I highly recommend taking this tour. It was a highlight of our trip. Don’t miss this tour !

Jungle Cruise at Palo Verde National Park

Catherine_C, Apr 2026

Enjoyed the Tempesque River cruise

Excellent tour. Sightings of monkeys, crocodiles, and many types of birds. Comfortable transportation to the river and on the river. Morning refreshments and lunch were delicious and the scenery for dining was unique and lovely.

Palo Verde Natural Park Boat Tour

Aimee_S, Apr 2026

Great tour to see wild life up close

We saw lots of crocodiles, and monkeys up close ! A short boat ride but saw lots of crocs and monkeys.

Full Day Private Tour of Palo Verde National Park

Sridevi_P, Apr 2026

Enjoyed the river tour

The drive to palo verde is an hour very private van just my family. The tempisque boat ride was awesome we saw so many animals and birds such as capuchin monkeys, Jesus lizard, cross, fabulous bird and even lucked out with Scarlett macaw. The lunch served was excellent authentic with a demonstration of local pottery. The driver was great on time.