Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour starts driving you to the town of Filadelfia where we take the road with direction to the operation center. Our first stop is before this town, as we stop for you to observe the people working with their oxcarts. You will see them removing sand from the bottom of the Tempisque River.
Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour continues the drive through sugar cane, cantaloupes, watermelon, papaya trees fields. As well along the drive, you will see many rural villages and typical landscapes. Upon your arrival at the operation center, you can enjoy a coffee or natural juice and use bathrooms before heading to the docks.
Once in the Palo Verde National Park, you will find the largest concentration of birds in Central America (during summertime). Here you can see a large number of birds like herons, ibis, egrets, macaws, wood stork, and more. Also, you will see a big number of American crocodiles, green and black iguanas of really big size. You can observe as well white-face and howler monkeys, bats, and others.
Discover the history and importance of the Tempisque River, in the present and colonial times. In those years our ancestors traveled along the river with their products to sell. They also bring the cattle and transported people, the river was the only way to go out to other towns along the river. Or take it to Puntarenas, the biggest port on the pacific coast.
Enjoy all the flora and fauna on the tour by boat into the hydro system of the Palo Verde National Park and the Tempisque River. For the last, you will enjoy a delicious typical lunch made on wood ovens at the operation center. No doubt, this is one of the best river safaris that you can take during your vacations in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
What to Bring: Comfortable clothes, hiking shoes or sandals, binoculars, camera, sunblock, hat, shorts, insect repellent.
Includes: Private Transportation, bilingual guide, lunch, water, and fruit juice.
Departure 7.30 am / Return 3.00 pm approx.
Duration: 10 hours approx.
Hiking Level: Non
Important Note: In case of suffering from a chronic disease or specialized care, please bring your medications with you. As well inform to our guide, so that we can assist you in the correct way if necessary.
Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour Cancellation Policies
Tours reserved less than 48 hours before departure must be paid immediately.
Cancelations made 72 hours before the tour are 100% refundable, bank fees apply.
Cancelations between 72 – 48 hours are 50% refundable. Bank fees apply.
Cancelations made within 48- 24 hours or less are not refundable.
Non-Shows and last-minute cancellations are not refundable.
Change of date must be done at least 48 hours before the tour, during office hours (8 am-5 pm). Penalties apply. Subject to availability.
We do not accept guests under the influence of alcohol or drugs. No refund will apply.
Driver and Tour Guide Tips are not included.
If for some natural disaster, or human manifestation we have to cancel the tour, this will be rescheduled for a day of your convenience. Otherwise, we will make the pertinent money refund. Clients’ safety is a priority for us.
We are not responsible for any luggage or personal valuables lost or damaged during the tour. Please take care of your personals during the tour.
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Playas del Coco, Guanacaste,
50503, Costa Rica
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