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MANUEL
ANTONIO ACTIVITIES
Rainmaker
This is a 1500 acre private reserve, located approximately
30 minutes from Manuel Antonio,within the Fila Chonta
mountain range, consisting of mostly primary rainforest.
The Rainmaker includes 2 activites, the River Walk and
the Canopy Walk. Rainmaker River Walk tour is a comfortable
walk along trails that weave up beside a mountain river
with waterfall cascading through the lush undercover
of the jungle. You will be accompanied by a professional
nature interpreter who'll explain and highlight the
importance of the bio diversity of the rainforest sanctuary.
Be sure to bring your bathing suit for you will be stopping
to take an optional swim in pristine pools along this
three hour tour. $42 Rainmaker Canopy Walk is the area's
only user friendly suspension bridge system. The design
allows minimal impact to the forest below providing
our guided groups an opportunity to explore the majesty
of the canopy from a bird's eye view. Wear or bring
a bathing suit. Tour is difficult in rating (hikes)
and lasts half a day.
Manuel
Antonio Guided Park Tour
A naturalist guide takes you on a 2 1/2 hour informational
hike through the Manual Antonio National Park. You will
learn about the flora and fauna along with a little
history, and animal sightings, the most common being
sloths, white faced monkeys, coatimundis, agouti, squirrel
monkeys and numerous tropical birds. Included are transportation
from/to your hotel, entrance fee and guide. Tour not
available on Mondays due to park is closed.
Horseback
Riding
For beginners to advanced riders, horseback riding is
available by the beach or in the rainforest. These trips
can be pre-booked or arranged at your hotel.
Sea
Kayaking Isla Damas Estuary
Paddle protected inland waterways, a perfect place to
learn this magical way of exploring coastal mangrove
areas and seeing wildlife. None of this trip is in the
open ocean and the pace of this trip is according to
your abilities. Transportation from your hotel is included.
Time: Depends on tides, duration 5 1/2hr. Requirements:
relatively good shape. (12 years and up).
Manuel
Antonio Coastal Paddle
A more challenging open ocean kayak paddle along one
of Costa Rica's most beautiful coastlines. Nearby islands
are nesting sites for boobies and frigatesbirds. There
is stop for a swim and snacks in isolated Biesanz Bay
and lunch at the end of the trip, near the National
Park of Manual Antonio.Time 9 a.m.-3 PM. Requirements:
some experience or reasonable fitness as waves and surf
are common.
Isla
Damas Mangrove Tour
Treat yourself to a launch tour of the estuary with
a biologist guide. There is great birding and
wonderful vistas on this mangrove lagoon. You will stop
at the island for a nice walk on the beach. Then enjoy
a restaurant lunch overlooking the mangrove canal. Good
for the whole family. Time: Depends on tide.
Canopy
Safari
Pick-up at your hotel to enjoy the adventure of "The
Canopy Safari". Enjoy a safari style 4x4 ride through
the rainforest. Along the way there are many opportunities
to extend your knowledge of the Costa Rican wilderness.
Then traverse from tree to tree and platform to platform,
using pulleys on horizontal traverse cables, to sail
through the treetops and over the trails far below you.
It is a way in which to preserve the fragile ecosystem
and gain a forest perspective available previously to
only a select few researchers and photographers. Enjoy
lunch and swim at the ranch along side the river. At
the end of the tour return to your hotel
Dolphin
Watch Tour
Explore the entire coast from Quepos to the southern
limit of the park by boat. Besides dolphins, we often
see turtles, flying fish and nesting frigates and boobies.
The rugged coast has blow holes, caves, the Indian burial
island of Mogotes, and Indian turtle traps. We will
stop to swim and have snacks on the beautiful Biesanz
Beach. Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM - sunset.
No requirements.
Deep
Sea Fishing
Quepos is known for a fishing mecca. Depending on the
season, you can catch any of the following: Marlin,
Sailfish, Tuna, Wahoo, Dorado, Roosterfish, or Snook.
Prices starts at $450 and up, depending on 1/2day or
full day, boat size, and in shore and out shore.
Sunset
Sailing
Sail the coast and the pristine waters of Manuel Antonio
at sunset or in the freshness of morning! Dolphins regularly
play off the bow and it is not uncommon to see whales
and giant sea turtles. Anchor in a beautiful secluded
bay and enjoy hors d'oeuvres and drinks or lunch. Time:
9:00am-12:30pm or 1:30pm-5:30pm. Great for the whole
family.
Wild
Water Rafting:
The
Savegre River (all year): (class 11
& III) This full day adventure takes you to the
Rio Savegre for a two hour guided scenic rafting class
II/ III in rafts for 6 people or in 2 man inflatable
kayaks. There are great swimming holes and a large variety
of birds like Egrets, toucans, osprey, kingfishers,
and cormorants. Then we will stop in a Ecoturism Lodge
'El Silencio' for a tico style lunch in a thatched roof
restaurant with great views and a nature path. Afterwards
we head to some of the most beautiful waterfalls in
the area with many blooming heliconias in the shady
garden of Eden. Requirements: children over 10+ relatively
fit adults who can paddle and walk over river rocks.
Parrita
River: A class 11 & III river which
cascades down from the Bustamente Mountain Range. This
is one of Costa Rica's most beautiful waterways with
a mix of jungle and subsistence farms. In the rainy
season we use 6 man inflatable duckies making this even
more challenging as you guide your own boat, following
a safety kayaker. Lunch is 'tico' style at a small riverside
restaurant. There are opportunities to swim and take
picture along the way. Time 8:30- 3:30 PM. Requirements:
good for the whole family (kids over 8).
Naranjo
River (April - Dec): A class III &
IV half day challenge for more experienced paddlers.
The Naranjo drops steeply from the mountain above Quepos,
through a beautiful jungle gorge and takes you on a
wild ride to sea level passing nearby farmlands and
palm plantations. Water levels can rise quickly on this
river upping the difficulty and adrenaline levels, so
rafters should be physically fit and adventurous. Fruits
and snacks midway. Requirements: good physical condition
(13 years and over).
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