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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
The Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge is considered to be one of the best sites on the continent for bird watching. In addition to an abundance of birds, Caño Negro is also home to many exciting animals, such as sloths, three types of monkeys, caimans, lizards, bats, and a variety of flora native to the wetlands.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Bottled water
Lunch
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
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Cano Negro, Cano Negro, Costa Rica The Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge is one of the best sites on the continent for bird watching. In addition to an
the abundance of birds, Caño Negro is also home to many exciting animals, such as sloth, three types of monkeys,
caimans, lizards, bats, and a variety of flora native to the wetlands.
Our tour to this beautiful region leaves from La Fortuna and travels approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to Los
Chiles, a rustic village just three kilometers from the Nicaraguan border. Then we begin our boat ride to the
wetlands. On the way up, you will see many bird and animal species. Around noon we will stop along the river
for a typical Costa Rican lunch before heading back to Los Chiles to take the bus back to La Fortuna.
240 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Elissa J
22 Mar 2023
The guide/driver didn’t know how to get to the destination - we got lost so it took us 3 hours to get there.
The river safari was really cool. We saw plenty of wildlife but I wouldn’t say he was an expert on the wildlife either
The promised cultural meal experience at the end didn’t eventuate
Moonlitgrove
19 Mar 2023
What a special experience! After a few days of high thrill adventures this was a welcome tour. Our family of 5 (including 3 boys ages 7, 17 and 18) enjoyed seeing all of the amazing animals. Our guide was outstanding- friendly, engaging and knowledgeable! From the moment we were picked up from our hotel in Arenal we were on an adventure. It took about 1hr 20 from Arenal and we arrived at a local family's home where we were treated with homemade coffee and sweet tortilla. Then we boarded a small quiet boat for our own completely private tour of the river! We saw everything from crocodiles, long nose bats, howler monkeys, whiteface monkeys, sloths, and all kinds of birds! The best was when a monkey knocked a Jesus christ lizard out of the tree and it ran across the water right in front of us!
When we finished the tour we had lunch at the family's home which was delicious! It was the most authentic moment we had in Costa Rica. I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting.
stephaniepT5076KU
13 Mar 2023
Relaxing River ride and we saw so much! We saw howler monkeys and capuchin monkeys, caimans, many different types of birds, Lizards, iguanas…. Our tour guide Nelson was so informative and knowledgeable. He and our boat driver were able to spot the most obscure animals and took the time to make sure we were able to get good pictures.
This tour in
Costa Rica
is organized by
Jacamar Naturalist Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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