Puerto Viejo: Cahuita Park Hike and Snorkel, and Sloth Sanctuary

About This Experience

Parque Nacional Cahuita has the largest system of Coral Reefs in Costa Rica, including 6 species of coral, a wide range of colorful tropical fishes and the occasional encounter of a harmless reef shark or sting ray. This beach has a horse shoe shape, with the entrance of the park at one end and beautiful Punta Cahuita at the other end. We start with a scenic 20 minutes boat ride to have two snorkeling sessions. Then we get drop off at the Punta to enjoy a nicely presented fruit and snacks break at the beach followed by a 1.5 hour/3.5 kms guided hike in this wonderful coastal forest : monkeys, sloths, birds, iguanas and other interesting encounters are common and complemented with great info from your guide. We will then have breakfast and drive to the Sloth Sanctuary where you will learn about them, their lives, nutrition and anatomy. In addition, a canoe tour through the channels of the Sanctuary where you will see the beautiful nature and animals. An unforgettable experience!

Good to know

• •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• •Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• •What to bring: Comfortable water shoes that will stay on(keens, crocs or strap on sandals) swimsuit on, sunscreen, hut, long sleeve shirt/rash guard to cover your back, camera (ideally water proof), water bottle, towel, insect repellent, binoculars, raincoat and a bit of cash.
• •Contact line available for handling hotel pick-up reconfirmations and day-to-day operational matters.
• •The minimum age required to participate in this activity is 11 years old.

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