About: This farm offers hiking trails where you can do a self-guided tour using a map they provide. They also have a tarzan swing, a vegetable garden, a dairy farm, a log cabin, and incredible views. In addition, they offer several tours: a canyoning tour where you will rappel 6 waterfalls, a tree-climbing tour where…
Tag: Hikes
Finca Ecologica San Luis
About: This family farm offers self-guided hiking trails, a guided bird watching tour, a river to swim in, a pizzeria, and overnight camping. Province: Puntarenas Starting from: Monteverde Time to reach from starting location: 24 minutes Time needed for activity: 3+ hours Kid friendly: Yes Wheelchair accessible: No What to wear and bring: Comfortable clothes,…
Ficus La Raiz
About: This impressive ficus tree forms a natural bridge with its roots high above the ground. There are several entrances, some from the top (from Calle El Sol) and some from the bottom (from Ruta a Santuario Ecologico). They all connect near the tree, but descending from the top or going up from the bottom…
Curi Cancha Reserve
About: A network of about 10 km of trails in the cloud forest where you can see a wide variety of flora and fauna. You can hike on your own or choose a guided tour. There is a natural history tour and a birdwatching tour, as well as a night tour. Province: Puntarenas Starting from:…
Children’s Eternal Rainforest, San Gerardo Biological Station
About: This station offers 7 kilometers of trails to hike with access to a waterfall. This is very deep in the rainforest, away from civilization, so you are guaranteed to see plenty of wildlife, potentially including the rare and unique Umbrellabird. They also offer rustic housing with meals included for a very authentic experience. Province:…
Children’s Eternal Rainforest, Bajo del Tigre Sector
About: A lesser known hiking area with about 4 kilometers of trails, ranging in difficulty for you to choose from. Along one of the trails are some interactive questions for kids to enjoy. There is a little playhouse with some educational games and toys for young children. You will likely see a lot of wildlife….
Aguti Reserve
About: There are a lot of trails going up the mountain. You can do it guided or self-guided. It is a much lesser known hiking location and therefore not as crowded as other places. You will see a lot of wildlife. Province: Puntarenas Starting from: Monteverde Time to reach from starting location: 5 minutes Time…