Puntarenas Highlights 6 in 1 Shore Excursion

This tour is the best tour you can take if want to see all of Puntarenas main attractions in one day. During this tour you will visit the rain forest at Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda and its hangingbridges, visit Tarcoles Town, take a boat tour in Tarcoles River for enjoy the giant crocodiles, monkeys, aquatic birds and many other wildlife species, visit The Crocs Skywalk and get that special gift from Costa Rica and taste the local flavours, enjoy a Puntarenas City Tour, and visit Puntarenas' Countryside. Why Book with us! Experts with first-hand knowledge: • Price All our tours are about 20% less than if you book with the cruise line • Excellent reviews in TripAdvisor and International representation • 22 years in the market offering unforgettable experiences • No Hidden Fees. • Certifications • Insurance • Small Group Experience • Deluxe Transportation Services. • Professional and fully certified tour guides. • Prompt return to the ship before set sail.

Itinerary

1. Puntarenas is one of the most important tourism regions in Costa Rica. Its coastline is full of islands, inlets, beaches, and very beautiful natural treasures, all which make it an excellent tourist destination. There is a multitude of attractions based around the beaches, as well as protected areas, both land based and around its islands. The area’s center is located at Puntarenas which acts as a place for lodging, distribution, port of call, and excursions. The city of Puntarenas is rich in history, traditions and customs. Historically, it was the most important port in the Costa Rican Pacific, through which the main exports that allowed the development of the country during the 19th century and part of the 20th century took place. Due to its coastal position, it was an important center for the arrival of immigrants towards the middle of the 20th century. Its boom as a tourist destination dates back to 1940. Our tour includes a City Tour around the highlights of this important port
2. Enjoy a pleasant boat tour with a professional naturalist tour guide and enjoy its rich and abundant wildlife. It is a habitat for American crocodiles, while the marshes located at the river's mouth have many waterfowl and wading birds. Among the many herons and egrets are the boatbill and bare-throated tiger heron, and other birds found here include double-striped thick-knee, mangrove warbler and American pygmy kingfisher. The total list known of birds well exceeds 320 species including the little known Guacalillo Canals. The avian biodiversity is substantial including rare birds such as Agami Heron, Rufous-necked Woodrail, Jabiru, Yellow-billed Cotinga and recently found an Orinoco Goose. It's also home of Howler and White-faced Capuchin Monkeys. Less commonly seen are Silky Anteater, Sloths, Grinson, Jaguarundi, River Otter and Northern Tamandua (1h 30min) Admission included
3. El Jardin de Orotina is a beautiful complex where tourists will find the best souvenirs for bring home. It offers an excellent restaurant as well with a delicious buffet with typical Costa Rican meals. (30 min)
4. Carara is a National Park located near the Tarcoles River. It is a big extension of protected land. During Our tour we will walk in the neighbord private property of Villa Lapas, which limit with the park. At this private reserve you will walk along the private trails and hanging bridges. We do not enter to Carara Park, just pass in front on the way to Villa Lapas (2h 0min) Admission included

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