Costa Rican Wildlife Palo Verde National Park Private Tour

PALO VERDE BOAT TOURS© has been a pioneer in Rural Tourism for more than 30 years. Our commitment is to provide unique and unforgettable trip experiences with the true Costarican family essence. Visitors will enjoy a boat tour designed for the wildlife lover type of tourist, and get a chance to put into practice the sustainable farming techniques of the families in Guanacaste. Your visit, it help us to provide working opportunities to women and men within our community, while also allowing us to produce and buy local and organic products, supporting the growth of the local economy. Thank you for supporting Rural Tourism companies led by local families such as ours, PALO VERDE BOAT TOURS©.

Embark on a captivating 1 hour and 20-minute boat safari through Palo Verde National Park, where you'll encounter Costa Rica's rich wildlife, from crocodiles to monkeys. Following the safari, indulge in a hearty Costa Rican lunch to recharge, before diving into a fascinating presentation on Chorotega pottery, learning about its intricate designs and cultural significance. It's a day filled with adventure, culture, and delicious cuisine, offering a memorable glimpse into the wonders of Costa Rica.

Get ready for a wild and cultural adventure in Guanacaste! Explore the lush wetlands of Palo Verde National Park on a 2-hour boat safari along the Tempisque River. Spot monkeys, crocodiles, iguanas, and exotic birds in their natural habitat—perfect for nature lovers and photographers. After the cruise, enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch cooked over a wood fire—flavorful and authentic. The adventure continues with a visit , where you’ll witness ancient Chorotega pottery techniques and meet local artisans. You'll also sample freshly brewed coffee and refreshing sugar cane juice, supporting local communities. ✅ Why this tour stands out: 2-hour river safari in a biodiversity hotspot ️ ️ Lunch cooked over a traditional stove Wildlife encounters in the wild ☕ Coffee tasting & cultural artisan stop Comfortable transportation and small groups with certified bilingual (English/Spanish) guides The best in one tour, this is not a fancy one this is real contact with local people

KIDS FROM 0-6 YEARS FREE OF CHARGE!! KIDS FROM 7-11 YEARS 50% OFF REGULAR PRICE!! CATours is a Costa Rican Family own company establish in 1972, with operations in the Guanacaste region since 1995. We have a strong costumer service department and the best tour guides and drivers of the country. We come with: – 50+ Years of Experience – Late Model Vans and SUVs – Naturalist English Speaking Tour Guides with ICT Certified License – Fully Insurance coverage Choose us and we will give you the best Jungle Cruise Experience in Guanacaste.

This is the best activity to see wildlife and local living. This is a 5 hours tour which starts at 7:00 a.m. This is a great adventure on the Tempique River, surrounding Palo Verde National Park. It is also a cultural tour because you will see the sugar cane fields which is the livelihood of many costaricans in Guanacaste .You would enjoy the dry forest vegetation; mangroves, perfect for birds habitats and for some other common animals from this region. You would also witness the transit of tons of different birds, local and migratory. You would get to see a wide variety of animals such as: American Cocodriles, Piches, Jesus birds, Macaws, Herons (Egretta Thula), Tiger Herons, Guacacos, WoodStorks, Jabiru birds, Wild turkeys, Kingfishers, Iguanas, Common Basilisks, Coatis, Raccons, Capuchino and Howler Monkeys, deers and a lot more.

The hydrologic characteristics of the Tempisque River have created conditions to form these internationally important wetlands ecosystems (Ramsar site). Palo Verde National Park is an exceptional place for birdwatchers and nature lovers in general.

Sit back and relax on 1.5 hour trip from Papagayo, Tamarindo, and Flamingo Beach; the tour will travel through authentic villages and plantations of sugar cane , melon, cashew, and watermelon until reaching the picturesque village of Bolsón . Your adventure includes a local expert as your guide. You will take a 2-hour boat safari on the Tempisque River, the longest river in Guanacaste. Be sure to have your camera ready to capture the wildlife, such as three types of monkeys (howler, spider, and capuchin), American crocodiles ,fish, and migratory birds. After the boat safari, a typical Costa Rican lunch awaits you, followed by a demonstration of how the Chorotega native people manually crafted pottery. Pick-up and drop-off in Tamarindo, Flamingo, and the Papagayo area.

This is a beautiful tour if you really love nature. This National Park protects forested areas as well as an extensive marshland between the Tempisque and Bebedero rivers of Guanacaste.

On this tour you will take a relaxing riverboat cruise down the famous Tempisque River for an educational wildlife tour. A major feature of the park is the density and variety of bird species, a major factor in the creation of the reserve, due in part to its diverse ecology, with 15 different topographical zones from evergreen forests to mangrove swamps. Birds spotted regularly in the park include great curassows, scarlet macaws, white ibis, roseate spoonbills, anhingas, jabirus, and wood storks among many others.The park protects one of the most endangered ecosystems. It is one of the last remaining tropical dry rainforests that once covered most of Central America. Tropical dry rainforests now exist in less than 0.1% of their original size and are considered to be the most endangered ecosystems in the tropics. The Palo Verde National Park, Spanish for "Green Tree", is a National Park of Costa Rica, part of the Tempisque Conservation Area.

On this excursion you can tour the Tempisque River for 2 hours within a protected area called Palo Verde National Park. This is a prominent place in the province of Guanacaste; You will have the opportunity to see all kinds of animals such as carablanca monkeys, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, iguanas more than a meter long, crocodiles with which you can take pictures, pink spatulas, storks, hawks, jaribus, parrots, macaws, herons Tiger and many others.

This guided tour is special because of its combination of nature, knowledge, and comfort. The boat safari on the Tempisque River immerses you in one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in Costa Rica, where you can observe birds, reptiles, and mammals in their natural environment. The guides, experts in the local fauna and flora, provide valuable information, adding an educational component to the experience. Attention to detail is another highlight: from the pick-up at your hotel to the typical Costa Rican lunch, everything is designed to maximize your comfort and enjoyment. In addition, the tour allows you to connect with the local culture through gastronomy and offers the opportunity to learn about conservation initiatives in the Palo Verde National Park. This mix of nature, culture, and education makes the tour a unique and memorable experience.

For those that want to see wildlife in Guanacaste, the Palo Verde National Park boat tour is one of the best. The best way to experience the national park is by taking a guided boat tour down the river to go wildlife watching. The boat tour is about 1.5 hours long, going down the Tempisque River in a 20-25 seat motor boat. It’s also a great tour for families and senior citizens who may have trouble walking long distances but want to see wildlife and nature as there is no strenuous activity involved. The most common animals you will see on the Palo Verde National Park boat tour are iguanas, crocodiles, white face monkey, howler monkey, herons and more Wildlife watching boat tours down the Tempisque River in Palo Verde National Park. Includes roundtrip transportation, bilingual guide, national park fee, breakfast and water .

Palo Verde National Park on the banks of Tempisque River is one of the most important Wetlands RAMSAR SITES in Costa Rica. This Conservation area of 30 thousand acres have 15 different habitats that being one of most biological diverse sites in our country. Become the largest concentration of crocodiles and aquatic birds in Costa Rica with around 200 birds species as egrets, herons, hawks, eagles and others. Bird-watching lovers i suggest do early tours departures from hotels. You take a boat ride panga style by 1 and half hour cover with roof to shade It or in case of rain. At the end we have a typical lunch rice and beans, green salad, meat like chichen, pork, handmade tortilla, fruit juice and coffee cup. Cook on wood oven. Let me know in advance if you have any special diet or food restrictions.   

Enjoy the “wetlands” of Costa Rica on this Half Day Tour On this tour you will navigate the River Tempisque for 1:30 minutes inside a protected area called Palo Verde National Park. This is a highlight of Guanacaste Province, you have the opportunity to see all kinds of wildlife such as white faced monkeys, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, iguanas over one meter long, crocodiles where you can take pictures up close, roseate spoonbills, storks, hawks, jaribus, parrots , macaws, tiger herons and more… After the boat ride we eat a typical lunch where the ladies cook food in wood stoves and where you can taste the authentic flavor of the food in Costa Rica after lunch we will present a demonstration of handicraft chorotega and see people keep the style of the Indians chorotegas of making art with clay. Enjoy coffee tasting as part of the trip and finally we going to coco beach town where you have free time for shopping in the local markets or just exploring the area.

The landscape around the Tempisque river is magnificent, be amazed by the hundreds of birds and monkeys at the trees while you feel the fresh air at the boat looking for things moving around, hey look there is a croc right there! Your guide will talk to you about wildlife and fauna. There is a traditional lunch a Costa Rican representative meal – Casado – (rice, beans, green salad, plantains or picadillo, and meat or fish). Pottery demonstration after. If you go to the waterfall, a natural pool with a refreshing landscape is the perfect ending.

This is a wonderful excursion that combines Nature and Culture, allows you to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Dry Tropical Forest and its Wetlands, learn about the different ecosystems and the importance of preserving them. As you sail along the Tempisque River you will travel through what was the most important means of communication and transport of the province of Guanacaste by ancestors, remembering part of history. Finally you will visit the town of Ortega where we will participate in the ancestral technique of preparing corn tortillas, lunch typical dishes of the area and enjoy an introduction to indigenous ceramics. Let us make you part of the family, proudly Costa Rican.

Enjoy a 1.5-hour riverboat cruise on the Tempisque River bordering the Palo Verde National Park, which protects over 33,000 acres and is known for its ecological diversity. It preserves wetlands and provides a refuge for various wildlife. Be on the lookout and ready to shoot that one-of-a-kind picture moment. You may spot howler monkeys, crocodiles, huge iguanas, white faced monkeys and a myriad of herons, storks, kingfishers. After the river cruise, you'll enjoy a traditional family style Costa Rican lunch.

This adventure is essential (due to the emergence of culture and nature) we pass through local towns to learn about our culture, custom and way of life, the palo Verde national park is one of the most diverse sites in Costa Rica, it is a boat trip 2-hour motor ride through the tempisque river you can see a wide variety of the aquatic ecosystem on the banks of the river, representing a wide variety of local and migratory birds, crocodiles, iguanas, white-faced monkeys, howler monkeys, and a diversity of plants at the end of a rich typical lunch

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safari in the tempisque After a panoramic guided tour, you will enter and pass. Your naturalist guide will help you spot wildlife in the dry forest and mangrove vegetation. There are more than 600 different species of birds, both local and migratory. Appropriately enough, this tour is a real treat for bird watchers, as you'll have the opportunity to spot a wide range of birds, including storks, egrets, spoonbills, grebes, and more. Also keep an eye out for monkeys, iguanas, scarlet macaws, anteaters, crocodiles and alligators, which can often be seen wandering around Costa Rican style lunch After your tour of the site, you will be taken out for a hearty Costa Rican-style meal called Casado with rice, beans, salad, plantains, your choice of meat, and more.