Palo Verde Wildlife Safari Boat Tour with Local Experience

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

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  Palo Verde Boat Tours

  Discover authentic Costa Rican culture through food in the rural community of Bolsón. Visit a local family-owned restaurant that has been operated by three generations of the same family for more than 35 years. Here, you'll experience a genuine farm-to-table tradition and learn how local ingredients become part of everyday Costa Rican cuisine. Your hosts will show you the traditional process of preparing corn for tortillas, from the grain to the dough. Then, roll up your sleeves and make your own traditional Costa Rican tortilla by hand! Taste your freshly made tortilla and enjoy it with a delicious cup of Costa Rican coffee while connecting with your local hosts. This hands-on experience offers a meaningful glimpse into Costa Rican traditions, food, family, and rural life—far beyond the typical tourist experience.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
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  Explore the Tempisque River on an authentic Costa Rican wildlife safari by boat. Board a comfortable boat and begin your journey through the river’s rich ecosystem, where an experienced local captain and naturalist guide will help you discover wildlife in its natural habitat. Keep your eyes open for colorful tropical birds, American crocodiles, iguanas, white-faced capuchin monkeys, and many other species that call the Tempisque River home. Your guide will share fascinating insights about the animals, their behavior, and the importance of this unique ecosystem. As you navigate through the wetlands and surrounding landscapes, take time to observe, photograph, and appreciate Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity. This peaceful and immersive boat adventure offers an authentic opportunity to experience Guanacaste’s wildlife up close, surrounded by nature.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
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  Palo Verde Boat Tours

  Return to our local family restaurant for an authentic farm-to-table Costa Rican lunch. Enjoy a delicious selection of traditional dishes, including rice, beans grown on the family farm, fresh salads, sweet plantains, handmade tortillas, and a perfectly prepared protein of the day. Refresh with 100% natural beverages and finish with a small artisanal treat, which may be homemade ice cream or a traditional dessert. After lunch, discover an important part of Guanacaste’s cultural heritage through a hands-on Chorotegan pottery demonstration. A local artisan will introduce you to the traditional techniques used to create these beautiful clay pieces, a craft rooted in the Indigenous Chorotegan culture of the region. See the process firsthand and learn how this ancient tradition continues to be preserved today.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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