Top Puntarenas Walking Tours - page 3

This exceptional activity allows you to fully customize your birdwatching experience in the remarkable Tilara mountain range. Thanks to its unique geographical location, this area has many bird species, many of which are endemic or native to this region. This adds a magical and distinctive flair to your adventure and enhances your opportunity to observe unique species from the enchanting, humid tropical forest, also known as the cloud forest.

The purpose of this experience is to provide you a real experience to cook different traditional recipes that are part of the Costa Rican culture. You can participate in the whole process, from the dish preparation to the tasting. Classes are held in an area that has been very well equipped, each participant is given a personalized apron and hair covered. The experience takes place on a family farm in the surroundings of Santa Elena and Monteverde. The family is the one that assists you and will present the experience of Tica cuisine. All the ingredients and utensils for the cooking class will be provided to each participant. ´´Achiotada´´ chicken, chicken with vegetables, rice with chicken, ´´vigorones´´ (pork meat), rice and beans with Caribbean chicken, tortillas, meat pot, chorreadas, prestiños, etc. are some of the different recipes we must prepare, accompanied by a natural drink with fresh fruit Seasonal, coffee, chocolate, or aguadulce.

This completely Private group night tour through the forest allows you to witness the ecosystem in a new way. The forest comes alive at night with bustling activity, allowing you to spot the animals, insects, and birds that are not typically seen during the day.

Join us on this new adventure in Monteverde. Our guides will lead you through the quiet, moonlit landscape, pointing out fascinating nocturnal creatures and sharing insights into the unique ecosystem that comes alive after sunset. This 2-hour tour provides the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, offering a serene, magical experience you won’t forget. Whether you're an avid wildlife watcher or just looking for a peaceful adventure, the night walk at Oktari Monteverde promises to be an unforgettable journey into the heart of nature. Join us and discover the wonders of the night — we can't wait to see you here!

When the sun falls asleep, most creatures wake up to live. More than 80% of mammals, most reptiles and amphibians and also insects and arachnids are active at night in our forests, that's why walking through the forest at night is not only doing an unusual activity in our lives or learning in the forest. At night it is when fascinating animals such as sloths, kinkajous, bats, tarantulas, snakes, frogs, among others, are more likely to see, without forgetting the birds, yes, most birds are active during the day, but They need to rest somewhere. in those cases when we could also have the opportunity to see some beautiful and still birds while we dream, such as toucans, warblers, hummingbirds, jays, etc.

Spend a day out in the natural beauty of Monteverde, and see how many types of plants, birds, and other animals that you come across. You’ll visit several places today, all organized by your guide, so you just need to enjoy being out in the cloud forest. You’ll visit the Biological Reserve, Treetopia Park (Sky Adventures), and the Wildlife Refuge all in one day’s tour.

This experience opens the doors of a local Costa Rican's farm and family to enjoy an afternoon cafe. It is an authentic opportunity to learn about farming while you try our products, have your kids running around the farm animals, or swinging in a rope swing. Our goal is to make visitors feel part of the family and expose them to the local culture.

We offer you night walks in small groups which guarantee better animal sightings and personalized attention.

This combination gives us the beautiful opportunity to explore the highlands of Tilaran, where we can find Tropical Cloud Forest home of many endemic species specializing in the habitat and active by day or night. The tour consists of two Natural Walk tours in the Forest, one by day and the other at night with a Naturalist Local tour guide, where you will explore the ecosystem of these highlands by day and night. During the day we use the trails of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, a good option to observe a large part of our birds such as Quetzal, also Colibris toucans, in addition to the many species of plants such as orchideas, bromeliads, and fungi. During the night we find ourselves in the Refugio de Vida Silvestre where we look for Mammals like Olingos, Sloths, Red-eyed riverside frogs, incestes, and much more.

Challenge yourself by tackling Costa Rica's highest bungee jump. This package includes round-trip transfers from your Monteverde-area accommodation so all you have to worry about is taking a deep breath and making a giant leap. Feel your adrenaline pumping as you soar through the Monteverde Cloud Forest and keep your eyes open for some spectacular views.

Experience a specialized experience in the Monteverde Cloud Forest accompanied by a certified local naturalist guide. This guided hike in Selvatura Park, located in the heart of Costa Rica’s cloud forest, offers a deep exploration of one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems. The difference of this tour is in its interpretive and personalized approach. It’s not just a hike – it’s a high-value educational experience where your guide uses professional optical equipment to facilitate the sighting of tropical birds, mammals and endemic flora. You will learn about conservation, ecological processes and the global importance of Monteverde, while discovering details and species that most visitors overlook. Ideal for nature lovers, birdwatchers and travelers looking for an authentic guided tour in Monteverde.

Spend a day exploring Costa Rica’s beauty away from the beach on this guided shore excursion from Punta Arenas. Head out with a guide and a small group of 15 people or fewer to discover the region’s highlights, including the tropical fruits grown in nearby “fruit towns,” a wildlife area known for its population of white-faced monkeys, and a sail down the lush Tarcoles River. Tour includes entrance fees and all transportation with port or hotel pickup and drop-off.

Experience two of Costa Rica’s impressive natural wonders in one day with this private full-day tour from San Jose. Enjoy a scenic hike through the Poas Volcano National Park, admire magnificent views of the crater, and look out for hummingbirds and quetzals in the cloud forest. After lunch, explore the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, where you can spot wildlife such as white face and spider monkeys, wildcats, snakes, and butterflies. Finally, visit a coffee farm to learn about its production process.