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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: Selvatura Walkways and Butterfly Garden

See the Selvatura cloud forest reserve from a totally unique perspective via a system of raised canopy walkways. This trip also includes time at the Monteverde Butterfly Garden, which is home to over 50 different species of butterfly from all over Costa Rica.

Canopy walkway at Selvatura
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Selvatura Walkways and Butterfly Garden

Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Walking & Biking
  • Wildlife & Nature

You will be transferred at a pre-arranged time with your guide to Selvatura, a conservation project in Monteverde. With an area of more than 1,200 acres of protected land, Selvatura’s Canopy Walkways are the best way to safely explore the virgin cloud forest tree tops.

Through the bridge system and over 1.6 miles of easy walking trails, you will be able to enjoy the marvels of the cloud forest and get the chance to see some of the world’s most amazing flora and fauna. Selvatura’s Canopy Walkways feature eight bridges of different lengths, making up a total of 800 metres of canopy bridges.

This trip includes a visit to the Butterfly Garden, one of the world’s largest live butterfly exhibitions consisting of over 50 different species of butterflies from all over Costa Rica.

Other attractions at Selvatura include:

  • The Selvatura Education Centre: Learn about the cloud forest and see some of the things you may have missed during your excursion. The world's largest private insect collection is also on display here, property of the world famous entomologist Dr Richard Whitten.
  • The Hummingbird Garden - Observe more than 14 different species of hummingbird from the cloud forest, providing some great photographic opportunities.
  • Zip lining - Soar through the trees via a system of safe cables and ziplines. The canopy zip line tour consists of 15 cables and 18 platforms and takes approximately two and a half hours. This is a thrilling way to experience the canopy and offers incredible views, although the nature of this activity means that we only recommend this for the more adventurous!

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