21 Apr 2025
The tour guide, Rigo, was passionate about the wonders of the natural world, which made the tour fun and exciting. He was quite knowledgeable about ecosystems, and the interactions between plants and animals. The fauna we saw included leafcutter ants, a sloth, morpho butterflies, and several types of birds. The drive through the countryside was relaxing. Unfortunately, it was a cloudy day, so there was limited visibility of the volcanoes, although I briefly saw the central crater of Irazú volcano. Visiting Guayabo monument is much more interesting with a guide since the site has minimal informational signage. I appreciated the small size of the tour group—I was the only person on the tour that day—since it allowed for a more personalized experience.