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Tempisque River (Palo Verde):
Paradise for bird watchers! Visit one of the parks with the largest variety of habitats with mangroves, swamp forests, swamps, and both fresh and salt water lagoons. Take a two and a half hour boat ride on the Tempisque river, one of the most important of the province of Guanacaste. A huge variety of birds can be admired along the course. Lunch and entrance fee included.
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Rincón de la Vieja National Park:
Created to protect the flora and fauna surrounding the volcano, you will be able to relax in the thermal waters known as "Las Hornillas" and "Las Palmas", sulfur ponds and bubbling mud, and admire examples of the Costa Rican national flower, the purple orchid (Guaria Morada). Lunch and entrance fee included.
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Arenal Volcano & Tabacon Hot Springs:
This perfectly cone shaped volcano raises 4.899 feet above the sea level. It has been active since 1968, when it made its largest eruption. Its loud rumblings and frequent explosions of lava and ash during the day create a show that will stun you from miles away. If you want a "one-of-a-kind experience", this tour is a must. You will be thrilled with the volcano's magnificence. You may even witness an explosion of smoke and lava from the mighty Arenal. The exuberant vegetation in the surrounding areas will make you enjoy a relaxing scenery and the refreshing cool air of the alpine region. Bring your bathing suit and towel to take a dip in the hot springs.
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Corobici River Floating:
Take a two hour boat ride on one of the most tranquil rivers of the region (categories I and II), admiring the incredible birds. Some of the birds you may see during the trip are Great Egrets, Tricolored Herons and Boobies. The tropical flora along the river completes this unique and unforgettable tour. Lunch included.
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Horseback riding & hot springs at Buena Vista:
Try the therapeutic properties of the famous mineral mud and the warm waters of the natural Hot Spring. A short horse ride takes us from the main lodge through green vegetation to the Turkish bath and "fumaroles".
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Canopy, horseback riding and mud bath at Buena Vista:
Ideal for the adventurous! Get close to the Rincon de la Vieja volcano and admire the primary forest in a unique way, sliding by steel cables within the canopy of the forest. A short walk will take you to the first platform where you will begin the adventure, which lasts approximately three hours, observing the forest from this new perspective. After a delicious lunch, a horseback ride will take you to the thermal hot springs, a natural spa at the foot of the volcano. Enjoy the curative benefits of the mud and these waters. Lunch included.
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Shopping Guaitil, Santa Cruz and Liberia:
For those who like to go shopping, the towns of Guaitil, Santa Cruz and Liberia are typical and good places to find souvernirs, clothing, and gifts for those who were left home.
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Santa Rosa National Park:
Combination of an extensive dry forest with history. The cattle ranch "La Casona", found here, was the site of an important battle in the history of Costa Rica. La Casona was converted into a museum and houses valuable historic relics. On this tour you will enjoy a hike through the tropical dry forest to admire the great variety of wildlife in the area. At lunch time you will be taken to Liberia, the capital of the province of Guanacaste. Lunch and entrance fee included.
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Tamarindo Mangrove & Estuary(half day):
Tamarindo Wildlife Refuge protects a large estuary, mangrove forest and tropical dry forest in an area covering almost 400 hectares. The boat trip into the estuary offers an opportunity to observe rare and abundant wildlife, including dozens of bird species and three species of monkeys while learning about the unique ecosystem of the mangrove forest.
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Liberia City & Shopping tour (half day):
On the way to Liberia, the capital of Guanacaste, the route passes through small villages, cattle and farmlands in one of the most scenic parts of the country. Liberia is a town with an interesting blend of modern and colonial architecture. You will see the adobe and tile built houses built over 200 hundred years ago as well as the mission and the gallery of pre-Columbian art. On the way back to the hotel, you will visit the local souvenir shop at Guardia where Costa Rican arts and crafts of pottery and wood are featured.
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Artola Canopy (half day):
Experience the forest in the area of Guanacaste from a totally different perspective, gliding through the canopy where the majority of the birds and many animals spend most of their time, in the treetops. Located in a little town named Artola very close to the beaches of Ocotal, El Coco, Hermosa, Conchal,Tamarindo and Flamingo. After one hour driving approximately, we arrive at the site, where a tropical - dry forest and its high trees are surrounded the area. Once we get there the tour guides will get you ready for the ride of your life. After a short hike we will come to the first platform, ready for instructions to start flying down the suspended cables. During the tour we will come across a walk bridge between two platforms, this is a truly exhilarating and exciting experience. If we are lucky even the Howler Monkeys will be our company during a part of the canopy.
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