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San Jose city tour:
This is an excellent opportunity to learn of the past and culture of Costa Rica. Visit different residential neighborhoods of the capital, parks, the heart of San Jose, the University of Costa Rica, and some of the government buildings. The tour includes a visit to the National Theater and to the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum. On sundays the visit to the theather switches for serpentarium. All fees are included.
The City Tour of San José, the country's capital, is the best way to begin a trip to Costa Rica .
San José is not a very colonial city, although the heart of the historic center features several beautiful old buildings. It didn't become a decent-sized city until relatively late in the 1800s, long past the colonial era, and had a modern building boom in the 1950s and 60s. Because of its economic success from coffee exports, San José became the second city in the Americas to install electricity (1884).
San José is a very cosmopolitan capital with many welcoming qualities. Near-perfect weather is a big attraction to visitors as well as expatriates who call the Central Valley home.
As the cultural heart of the nation, San José is home to several theater groups, excellent museums, parks, a national symphony, cinemas and universities. It is also host to nightclubs, casinos, discos and fine restaurants.
The city's population is approximately 278,000, and along with the population of surrounding suburbs of close to 885,000, greater San Jose represents 37% of the nation's total population. Residents of San José are known as Josefinos.
This is an excellent opportunity to learn of the past and culture of Costa Rica . This half day tour of San Jose , introduces you to the architecture, culture and customs of costarricans.
Places to visit in the San José City Tour:
- Metropolitan Park of La Sabana lung of the Capital City
- The National Theater: Inaugurated on October 19, 1897 with a performance of "Faust" by the Paris Opera Company, the building's origins date to 1890 when the Italian opera singer, Angela Pelati, gave a number of performances in Guatemala but refused to come to Costa Rica due to the lack of a proper theater. The members of the country's coffee elite proposed that a theater be built in San Jos é to correct this situation and agreed to contribute five centavos per exported sack of coffee to finance the construction.
- Gold Museum
- The National Museum: Best known for the variety of pre-Columbian artifacts on permanent display, the National Museum also has exhibits dedicated to Costa Rican religious art and the history of the country since the Spanish conquest.
- The Supreme Court
- The National Park
- National Library
- The University of Costa Rica
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Capuccino Coffee Tour w/transfers (11:00):
General Information
Discover the secrets of growing a first quality coffee & learn about the history of its origins and the process that is required!
Tour Schedule
Daily Departures.
Notes
Includes bilingual guide, transportation with air conditioning, entrance fees.
Suggested for all fitness levels.
Operated from all hotels in San Jose.
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Coffee Tour with transportation (9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, operates Dec. 15 – Apr. 30):
This is a theatrical dramatization by which the actors describe the production of coffee from the moment the little plants push through the ground until converted into the drink we all know. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious cup of coffee with expert coffee tasters. Entrance fee included.
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Butterfly Farm with transportation:
Be prepared to enjoy the wonderful world of butterflies, where an uncountable number of species of these magical creatures live in a natural setting. In the larva stage they exhibit a multitude of sizes, forms and colors to then become the beautiful butterflies as we all know. Entrance fee included.
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Perfect Combination (Coffee & Butterflies):
The Britt coffee tour is a theatrical dramatization by which the actors describe the production of coffee from the moment the little plants push through the ground until converted into the drink we all know. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious cup of coffee with expert coffee drinkers. Continue with a visit to the butterfly farm in La Guacima de Alajuela, where you will enjoy the wonderful world of butterflies. At this place, an uncountable number of species of this magical creature live in a natural setting. Entrance fees and lunch included.
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Lankester Gardens & Orosi Valley:
Visit the Lankester Gardens created over 70 years ago and home to more than 800 species of exotic orchids native to Costa Rica. Later continue your trip towards the picturesque Orosi valley, one of the most important agricultural regions of the country. Entrance fees and lunch are included.
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Sarchi & Grecia half day:
We invite you to visit the cradle of Costa Rican handicrafts Among the many shops in this town you will find articles of leather, jewelry, toys, as well as accessories of bronze, wood and other materials. This is the ideal place to find wonderful souvenirs of your trip. You will also visit the town of Grecia, a small village very close to Sarchi, where you will have a chance to visit its church, made on metal, which is one of the most important tourist attractins of the place.
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens:
Journey to La Paz Waterfall Gardens where there are beautiful waterfalls, nature trails, a hummingbird and a butterfly garden in one of the most beautiful settings of Costa Rica. Explore the luxuriant gardens and learn about the surprisingly complex life of the butterfly in the world's largest butterfly garden. Then visit the humming- bird garden, where you will be serenaded by the gentle hum of tiny wings lightly brushing the air as dozens of these colorful jewels buzz around you in search of food and a quiet resting spot. Embark on a short walk in search of magical waterfalls. The refreshing spray of water from the streaming cascades will cool your face, while their majestic beauty will calm your spirit and free your mind.
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La Paz Gardens, Poas Volcano & Doka:
Feel the true essence of Costa Rica. First stop is at a local cafe where you will enjoy an authentic Costa Rican style breakfast. Then visit a third-generation coffee plantation and learn how coffee is picked, milled, ground, and roasted. Once you have found out first hand, or cup, why Costa Rica is known for its coffee, it is off to the Poas volcano. This crater volcano is one of the four active volcanoes in Costa Rica. Te crystal blue sulfur pools will amaze you along with the steam rising from the various volcanic vents. Last stop is La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Your personal tour guide will take you through the butterfly observatory, the hummingbird garden and the waterfall trails. After you hike you will enjoy a Costa Rican buffet lunch. Entrance fees and transportation are included.
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Pueblo Antiguo by night (Fri. - Sat.):
This is an unforgettable tour which invites you to hear typical folklore music accompanied by Costa Rican dances and verses, and to live those nights when the town folk would gather to share the fiestas (town fairs). Presentations: Fridays and Saturdays only. Includes entrance fee and dinner.
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Ram Luna Typical Night (Wednesdays):
Take pleasure from seeing the wonderful view of the Central Valley from a high point while you enjoy a delicious typical buffet. As well, admire an amusing traditional mascarada show followed by pleasant marimba music and cheerful Costa Rican typical dances. Finish the night finding delight in the magic of bright fireworks. Moreover, on Wednesdays, watch how local artisans work in their crafts. Do not miss this wonderful night!
Suggested Equipment: camera and sweater.
This tour runs only on wednesdays
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Poas Volcano Half Day:
The Poas is one of the most spectacular volcanoes of the country with its enormous crater, a hole of a kilometer in diameter and 314 meters deep. In the bottom, a steaming, round lake will astound you when you see it. Entrance fee included.
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Irazu Volcano Half Day:
This active volcano is situated 31 kilometers Northeast of Cartago, only an hour and a half from San Jose. The route to get to Irazu will take you through some of the most important agricultural areas of Costa Rica, thanks to the richness of the soil produced by the volcanic ashes. Entrance fee included.
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INBIO Park with transport (Min 4 pax):
INBIO park is an educational and recreational space where, by way of exhibit modules and labeled trails, you will be able to submerge yourself in the biodiversity Costa Rica offers in its protected areas. This is, without a doubt, the departure point to the national parks of the country. Entrance fee is included.
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Canopy in the mountains of Heredia:
Enjoy nature while you have the adventure of your life traveling through the treetops. It is located just 45 minutes from the capital city, and on the slopes of Barva volcano in San Jose de la Montana. Let your adrenaline flows sliding from one platform to the next. Includes transportation, entrance fee and lunch.
Horseback ride in the mountains of Heredia *NEW TOUR:
Enjoy the landscape of the beautiful jungle of Sarapiqui, horse riding on the trails and also next to the river in company of a local guide. You will have the opportunity to see animals such as iguanas, three types of monkeys, and the impressing variety of bird species.On these trails you will be able to experience the solitude and beauty of the forest. All of the horses that Aguas Bravas uses are healthy, strong and well trained.
It is recommended to take pants, light shirts, tennis or boots, cap, sunblock, insect repellent, camera and binoculars.
Our tour includes transportation (from San Jose, La Fortuna de San Carlos or Sarapiqui Zone), naturalist guide, tropical fruit and lunch by the Sarapiqui River in our Eco Albergue Islas del Rio.
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Rainforest Aerial Tram with Breakfast or Lunch & Transportation:
The aerial tram is a matchless adventure which will take you on a fascinating trip through the tropical rain forest, its hanging gardens, and let you see the animals in the treetops. This area is the home of two thirds of all the species found in this type of forest. Depending on the time of your tour, you will have lunch or breakfast included. Entrance fee and transportation are included.
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Pacific Aerial Tram w/transport. -Min 6 pax.:
Created to raise the world's consciousness as to the importance of the tropical forests, the Rain Forest Aerial Tram on the Pacific side of Costa Rica, allow visitors to discover the hidden secrets and hanging gardens of the Tropical Forest from a different perspective.
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The biggest and most complete tropical park in Central America. In 495 acres, you will discover the beauty of butterflies, a tree fossil, the unique botanical collections, the most amazing forest trails, thrilling adventure tours, Costa Rica's cultural history, and more ... Enjoy an aerial ride of 2000 ft. long, at 265 ft. height, with the latest European technology and breathtaking view of the TURU BARI Tropical Park and surrounding area, the most amazing way to welcome visitors to the park. Includes entrance fee, transportation and lunch.
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Poas Volcano & Sarchi:
This singular mix offers the possibility of visiting one of the most beautiful volcanoes of the country and seeing the sights in the lands which lie below, including a visit to the picturesque town of Sarchi, cradle of the Costa Rican handicrafts. Entrance fee and lunch included.
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Irazu Volcano, Orosi & Lankester Gardens:
The province of Cartago offers three of the foremost attractions combined in this tour: appreciate the majesty of the imposing Irazu volcano, delight yourself with the exotic orchids in the Lankester gardens, and observe the panoramic beauty of the Orosi valley. Entrance fees and lunch included.
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Arenal Volcano & The Hot Springs:
Few sites in Costa Rica inspire more respect and admiration than the Arenal volcano. Sometimes lava can be seen flowing from its interior and, if Mother Nature permits, you may have the pleasure of seeing a spectacular eruption. However, the peak is often covered by clouds. Then visit the hot springs of the area and benefit from their curing effects. Entrance fee, lunch and dinner included.
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Costa Rica Highlights Tour:
In just one day visit coffee plantations, Poas volcano, a cloud forest, waterfalls, a rain forest, the Sarapiqui river and during the return trip to San Jose, see the Braulio Carrillo National Park. Even though it appears to be too much for one day, the tour is done in such a way that it can be fully enjoyed. Entrance fees, breakfast and lunch are included.
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Carara National Park & Jaco Beach(Saturdays only):
It is located an hour and a half from San Jose, in the province of Puntarenas. All along the trails of the park you may observe an immense variety of plants, amphibians, reptiles and birds, including the amazing scarlet macaw. Entrance fee, breakfast and lunch are included. Operates only on Saturdays.
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Tortuga Island using Calypso:
A pleasant trip to a small island in the Gulf of Nicoya. After being transported by land to the Pacific coast, simply relax on board the boat while you savor some tropical fruit and live music. Once on the island you will have the opportunity to play volleyball, swim, and go canoeing. Includes a light breakfast and lunch.
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Punta Coral Cruise:
A perfect day ... Punta Coral, accessible only by boat, is the most easterly point protruding from the Nicoya peninsula. This private property with a tropical dry forest also has a quiet beach, and a valley full of plants, interesting rock formations and caves. A light breakfast and lunch included.
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Reventazon River Rafting (Florida) III:
This is the most popular white water rafting in the country and will take you, from the first moment, on a unique experience on the waters of the Reventazon river. The adventure begins with a series of rapids that will keep you alert to what is ahead. Breakfast and lunch included. Class III rapids.
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Pacuare River Rafting III-IV:
Row down the Pacuare river and experience a trip of pure magic, exuberant wildlife and exhilarating rapids. Along the course you will be able to observe the dense vegetation and the fauna characteristic of the region such as monkeys, sloths, and a great variety of birds. Includes breakfast and lunch. Class IV rapids.
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Sarapiqui River Rafting III:
This river is ideal for beginners of white water rafting as well as those who like easy and moderate adventure on the rivers, like a family outing. The trip is also excellent for bird watchers and nature lovers in general. Includes breakfast and lunch. Class III rapids.
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Pacuare River Rafting 2days/1 night III-IV:
Row down the Pacuare river and experience a trip of pure magic, exuberant wildlife and exhilarating rapids. Along the course you will be able to observe the dense vegetation and the fauna characteristic of the region such as monkeys, sloths, and a great variety of birds. Includes breakfast and lunch. Class IV rapids.
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Treasures of Costa Rica - La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Sarapiqui Rafting III:
Sarapiqui river rafting, class III. Winding through the region of the Eternal Spring, this river offers some of Costa Rica's most lush and vibrant scenery. Free-flowing, it has its origins in clear mountain streams that tumble down through thick rain forest, finally joining together in the crystal waters of the beautiful Sarapiqui. Verdant forest reaches right up to the river's sun-basked banks. If Matisse had come to Costa Rica, this is what he would have painted: Rain Forest. Included: a hummingbird gallery, waterfalls, butterfly garden at La Paz waterfall gardens, a drive through Braulio Carrillo National Park and of course the white water rafting. Breakfast and lunch included.
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Canopy San Lorenzo (Valle Escondido):
Do you like different experiences which are somewhat daring? The blend of nature and canopy tour is just what we recommend. Enjoy this sensational activity and discover the secrets of the Valle Escondido private rain forest reserve. Entrance fee and lunch included.
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