Palo Verde National Park Day Trip

This safari along the banks of the majestic Tempisque River and through Palo Verde National Park will give you the option to see exotic birds, incredible crocodiles, iguanas, mammals, wild monkeys and much more. Indulge in a fantastic, authentic typical Costa Rican lunch. An added extra, exclusive to Costa Rica Unique, enjoy a mini coffee tour and tasting, learn about indigenous Chorotegan culture and their amazing pottery techniques. Bring home your own real Costa Rican pottery!

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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.

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.

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.

There you can see freshwater and salt wáter lagoons and marshes,grasslands with red mangroves,swamps,grassland with rough- leaf tres,different kinds of forest and savannahs. In the park there are more tan 150 species of trees,among them the parkisonia acualeta,which lends its name to the park for the light green color of its branches. Palo Verde contains the largest concentration of wading bird in all Central América and has identified more than 270 species of birds, from septiember to march several thousand of herons,egrets,grebes,ibis, and ducks flock to the lagoons and surronding áreas to feet and mate.The park also has the largest nesting colony of black crowned night herons in the country. Its is located in the bird island,which is par of Palo Verde National Park. Cocodriles of up to 5 meters in lengh have been seen on the Banks of Tempisque River. Palo Verde is a real atractions for bird watching fans.

Naturalist safari on the Tempisque River, the largest wetland in the entire province, learn about the unique flora and fauna of our tropical forests and have the opportunity to observe animals in their natural habitat such as white-faced monkeys, howler monkeys, crocodiles, iguanas, ormieaters, more than 30 types of different bird species and also have the experience of visiting some truly amazing waterfalls in the entire region, waters that originate in the volcanoes that surround the tropical zone.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

This an amazing opportunity to experience both nature and culture within the same tour! It is the perfect Nature & Culture Combo! We are offering you a very unique and memorable adventure on the Tempisque River surrounding the Palo Verde National Park. This 1.5 hour visual safari on one of the longest rivers in Costa Rica is rich with wildlife and vegetation. This is the best nature tour in Costa Rica! Get to know more about Costa Rican Blue Zone and makes it special. Discover how to make local tortillas, learn about ancestral pottery made by the Chorotega indigenous. This is a great opportunity to admire several animals in their natural habitat such as white face monkeys, crocodiles, wild turkeys, howler monkeys, coatis, herons, long nose bats and more. The river is the habitat for more than 100 migratory birds. This is why we call it "Mother Nature's Surprise Box"!

✅Pick up at your Hotel ✅2 hour Boat Safari on the Tempisque River (roofted boat) ✅View Wildlife such as Crocodiles, Monkeys, Birds, Iguanas, & More! ✅View Wildlife in their Natural Habitat ✅Costa Rica Style Lunch ✅Bilingual Naturalist Guide ✅Visit to Local Guaitil Pottery Village ✅Drop Off at your Hotel What to Bring ☑️Secure shoes that can get wet ☑️Sunglasses ☑️Sunscreen ☑️Insect repellent ☑️Camera ☑️Binoculars ☑️Reusable water container ☑️Pocket money

The experience of traveling with us to the incredible Palo Verde National Park where you can have a boat ride experience surrounded by immense fauna and flora in the waters of the Tempisque and Bebedero Rivers. If water is not your thing, you can enjoy incredible cenderos of different difficulties for both beginners and advanced and finish with a coffee experience in Gran Nicoya where you can live the old life of the sabaneros (cowboys) of ancient Costa Rica.

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.   

Palo Verde National Park in Costa Rica, part of the Arenal Tempisque Conservation Area, spans 45,492 acres in Guanacaste Province, safeguarding the Tempisque River valley. It's vital for preserving floodplains, marshes, and limestone ridges from encroaching civilization, protecting diverse ecology like evergreen forests and mangrove swamps. The park hosts a ranger station, offering amenities and access to the Palo Verde Biological Station. Renowned for bird diversity, it shelters species like scarlet macaws, white ibis, and wood storks. During the dry season, it becomes a haven for birds due to water scarcity elsewhere, notably Parajos Island, a prime nesting site for black-crowned night-herons, contributing to the park's preservation of one of Central America's last tropical dry rainforests. Established as a wildlife refuge in the 1970s, it later gained national park status and international recognition for its ecological importance.

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.

With us you will live a unique Costa Rican Cultural Experience where we will be very happy to immerse you in the Culture of Guanacaste and its wonders.