Overview
Visit one of the most important wetlands and natural refuges in Costa Rica!
You will visit the Caño Negro Wetlands, one of the most important wetlands and natural refuges in Costa Rica. This vast territory of wetlands, lagoons, rivers, and creeks constitutes an important habitat for birds, reptiles, fish, and mammals.
Your tour leaves La Fortuna at 7:30 a.m. On the way to Caño Negro, you will have the opportunity to learn about agricultural plants that Costa Rica raises such as yuca, papaya, pineapple, sugar cane, and orange.
Then you will arrive at a restaurant, where you will enjoy a drink and a snack before starting the trip by boat on Rio Frio (cold) river.
On this portion of the journey, you will see egrets, herons, monkeys, caimans, Iiguanas, bats, and a variety of flora.
At the end of the trip, a delicious Costa Rican meal will be waiting for you back at the restaurant.
Duration: 8 hours
ProviderFaro Travel Costa Rica
Location
Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, Barrio Pilo, 21007, Costa Rica
Meeting Point
- Pick-up from select La Fortuna and Arenal locations
Please Note - The map shows the general location of the experience. See booking confirmation email for specific location and arrival instructions.
Guests mention that the Caño Negro Day Tour offers a great opportunity to see wildlife, despite the long travel time and potential for rainy weather. Many appreciated the tasty Costa Rican lunch and snacks provided, particularly enjoying the fresh pineapple. While the boat ride was enjoyable and wildlife sightings were plentiful, some felt that the guide could have been more proactive in pointing out animals. Overall, it's a memorable experience, though not one many would repeat due to the time commitment.