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HIKING IN CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK
Guided by a naturalist through the trails of the park, you will enjoy an incredible
waterfall and picnic on one of the beautiful beaches of the National Park.
EARLY BIRD TOUR
Share the cool early morning air with some of the over 350 species of birds found in
Corcovado. The early morning hours are perfect to observe the wildlife of the area. For
keen birders and animal lovers, on this tour we offer the chance to see numerous species
of birds, morpho butterflies, monkeys and other animals.
HORSEBACK RIDING
A horseback riding tour through the rainforest to a majestic waterfall, combined with a
typical Costa Rican meal at a remote thatched ¨Rancho¨ will leave you weary but aglow
with vivid images of a day unlike any other. A half-day tour is also available to a white
sand beach where scarlet macaws are commonly seen.
SAN JOSECITO TOUR
Go to a wonderful swimming beach with a coral reef perfect for snorkeling. Picnic on the
beach and then walk through the forest to a river for a refreshing swim.
CAŅO ISLAND TOUR
Offshore lies Caņo Island, an ancient Indian burial ground. Picnic on a white
sand beach sheltered by coconut palms and snorkel among the coral reefs that surround this
tropical paradise. There will be time for a hike up to the burial grounds in the interior
of the island.
MANGROVE TOUR
A guided tour through the Sierpe River, its’ canals and the amazing
mangroves searching for monkeys, snakes, crocodiles, anteaters and different varieties of
birds.
SEA KAYAKING
There are two options available, a short tour around Campanario, ¨ Bell Tower
Rock¨, or a full day excursion from Casa Corcovado to San Josecito beach with a the
picnic lunch. An excellent journey to keep you in good shape.
SCUBA DIVING
Diving on the southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica can be simply described as
spectacular. Costa Rica Adventure Diver explores several sites around Caņo Island.
Protected as a biological reserve by the Costa Rican Government, the waters surrounding
the island are extremely pristine and teeming with life.
SPORTFISHING TOUR
We specialize in inshore fishing for roosterfish and in the teaming waters of
Caņo Island where grouper and giant cubera snapper can be found.Yellow-fin tuna, wahoo,
dorado, and spanish mackerel are also commonly caught. Equipped with Pen International
reels and customs rods our covered 22-foot twin outboard boats can offer a fantastic
half-day or full-day of fishing action. Casa Corcovado can also provide a 26-foot, twin
150-hp boat for those who wish to try their luck further offshore.
CANOPY TOUR
The first in-depth studies of the tropical rainforest trees’ canopy layers
were done in Corcovado.
DOLPHIN & WHALE ENCOUNTERS
Costa Rica enjoys one of the most biologically diverse oceanic ecosystems in the
world. This in mainly due to the fact that most of Costa Rica lies in the heart of a vast
natural habitat known as the Costa Rican Thermal Convection Dome which remains constant
and occurs this way in no other part of the world. Incredible numbers and kinds of marine
life, including whales, manta rays, sea turtles, whale sharks and other varieties of
sharks all congregate here to take advantage of such consistently rich waters.
KAYAK TOUR
There in nothing like a kayak to get a true, visceral feel for the ocean. Your
experience is up-close and down-close to the water. Our kayaks are Scupper Pro classic,
sit–on-top, self-bailing kayaks and are great fun, they are good for more experienced
kayakers and very forgiving for beginners. You can take one out for a ride and explore the
coast, or take a spin around " Roca Campanario", Bell Tower Rock, just offshore.
For those who feel more ambitious you can adventure further a field and paddle to San
Josecito beach. This should be less than a couple of hours following the coast and should
you get tired or thirsty you need only wave to your support boat for a cold drink or for a
tow.