There is a beautiful place only one hour and thirty minutes from La Fortuna, across the plains of San Carlos, that is popularly known as the "National Park of Water". Surrounded by cloud forests at more than 2,200 meters (6,560 feet) above sea level and with an average temperature of 16 to 22 degrees Celsius (60 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit). This is the place where the primary drivers of the northern region of Costa Rica originate. It is categorized as the tenth most important freshwater body on the planet. This personalized naturalist tour and the scenic beauty of the area make an excellent combination for this hike.
The Juan Castro Blanco National Park is an excellent place for bird watching; among the treasures tour guests may find is the spectacular Quetzal (Pharomachrus Mocinno), characteristics of its majestic plumage of colors. March and April are the best months for observing Quetzals.
Enjoy this three-kilometer (two-mile) trail for about two hours while learning about the characteristics of the cloud forest, as well as the importance of this delightful place for the entire northern region of Costa Rica. The tour will end with a delicious lunch in the middle of the Costa Rican cloud forest before returning to La Fortuna.
Be sure to bring a camera, hat, raincoat, binoculars, change of clothes, hiking shoes, comfortable clothing, and insect repellent.
Duration: 9 hours