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Reasons To
Visit Costa Rica

  • Adventure activities

    Whilst Costa Rica is famed for its natural beauty, there are also plenty of ways to explore the country for those seeking a bit more of an adrenalin rush. Canopy zip-line tours, white water rafting, quad biking along deserted Pacific beaches, horseriding, hiking to pristine lakes and forests, mountain biking and kayaking are just a few of the options available.

    Adventure activities

  • Ecotourism

    Costa Rica has long been heralded as a pioneer in ecotourism, with over a quarter of the country being protected as a national park or reserve. Whilst many hotels elsewhere in the world will wave the ecotourism flag with little or no real credentials, things are different in Costa Rica, where hotels can gain accreditation from a national board for implementing green practices.

    Ecotourism

  • Turtles

    July to October is the nesting season for the endangered Green Turtle, when the turtles come up on to Tortuguero beach at night to lay their eggs. It is possible to arrange trips at night to witness this fantastic natural phenomenon, and it really is a wonderful sight to see these peaceful giants so close up.

    Turtles

  • Volcanoes

    There are over 200 volcanoes in Costa Rica, many remaining active and fascinating to explore. Their landscapes range from dramatic jagged moonscapes to verdant tropical rainforest, conical in shape to rugged and barren with ancient magma flows and crater lakes. At Arenal, in particular, you may even be able to glimpse live lava flows and hear gas eruptions.

    Volcanoes

  • White water rafting

    Rafting in Costa Rica is simply spectacular and there are numerous places to try it, suitable for all levels. The Pacuare River, in particular, is the most challenging. It is a thrilling experience in a stunning setting as the surrounding tropical rainforest provides your backdrop for this adventure, complete with narrow gulleys and beautiful waterfalls along the way.

    White water rafting

  • Wildlife

    The wildlife is simply spectacular in Costa Rica and you have real chances of seeing tapirs, sloth, ocelots, coatis, caiman, numerous species of monkey, margay, turtles, iguanas, frogs, butterflies, not to mention more than 850 species of birds.

    Wildlife

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Excursions in Costa Rica: Caño Island

Caño island has great archaeological significance as it was used as a cemetery and a permanent pre-columbian settlement. You can still see pottery remains and some almost perfectly round stone spheres made by the Indians.

Isla de Cano, off Osa Peninsula
Playing Volleyball on Cano Island

Caño Island

Dominical, Costa Rica
  • Cruises, Sailing & Water
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Walking & Biking
  • Wildlife & Nature

Departing early morning, you are driven from Dominical, taking the Costanera highway along the Pacific Ocean for about 90 minutes to Sierpe where you stop for breakfast. From here you take a 90 minute boat ride through the largest area of mangrove swamps in Central America to Caño Island.

The Mangroves are inhabited by crocodiles, snakes, four species of monkeys, and a great variety of birds. Once through the Sierpe River Mouth you boat past two of the most scenic areas in the country, Drake Bay and the Marenco Biological Reserve. Along the coast keep your eye out for dolphins as well as Humpback, Pilot and Killer Whales.

Caño island has great archaeological significance as it was used as a cemetery and a permanent pre-columbian settlement. You can still see pottery remains and some almost perfectly round stone spheres made by the Indians.

The central 90m-high planteau is covered in very tall evergreen forest, basically consisting of enormous cow trees (brosimum utile), also known as the milk tree because of the white latex it exudes and which can be drunk.

Once you arrive at the island you can snorkel for an hour in the crystal clear waters, followed by a tasty picnic lunch. There are several options for the second part of the trip: 1) Hike up the trails to the archaeological cemetery where your guide will tell you about the significance of the stone spheres. 2) more snorkelling or 3) relax on the beach; as you prefer.

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