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DAY 8 • Cruise the Río Frío DAY 11 • Travel to Pacific Coast • DAY 13 • Outrigger canoe ride • Overland
Travel to the Río Frío, where we board a small boat Controversial Topic: Trawling in Costa to San José
to explore this complex inland waterway, keeping Rica • Visit fishing cooperative Vist Agujas Beach, a protected cover where we’ll
an eye out for wading birds, sloths, caimans, turtles, On our way to Puntarenas and the Pacific board an outrigger canoe to catch the spirit of pre-
and butterflies during our cruise. Coast, we’ll stop to visit Coope Tárcoles, a Columbian Costa Rica as we paddle along the ocean.
B,L — Villas Eco Arenal or similar fishermen’s cooperative founded with the We’ll disembark along the white sands of Limoncito
goal of promoting environmental and social Beach where you’ll have some free time. Later, we’ll
DAY 9 • La Fortuna • Cacao farm visit • responsibility. While here, we’ll hear both sides drive to San José and enjoy a Farewell Dinner.
Travel to Alajuela of the Controversial Topic of trawling to harvest B,L,D — Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel or similar

On our way to Alajuela, we’ll stop at a local organic fish from two locals with opposing viewpoints.
cacao farm to learn about the planting, harvesting, We’ll arrive at our hotel in Puntarenas later this DAY 14 • San José • Return to U.S
and processing of one of Costa Rica’s most prized afternoon. Return to the U.S. or begin your Costa Rica’s
agricultural products. We’ll arrive at our lodge in B,D — Hotel Punta Leona or similar Caribbean Coast: Tortuguero National Park or New! The
the foothills of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano by late Heart of Mexico: Taxco, Cuernavaca, Mexico City &
afternoon. DAY 12 • Punta Leona nature reserve • Teotihuacán post-trip extension.
B,L,D — Blue River Resort or similar Optional Forest Canopy Ride • Rio Tarcoles B
crocodile cruise
DAY 10 • Alajuela • Horseback ride Spend the morning in Punta Leona’s private nature
to waterfall reserve, home to more than 300 species of bird,
Today, we can saddle up for an elective horseback including the endangered Scarlet Macaw, as well
ride that takes us through the jungle to a cascading as many exotic mammals. Then, you may want to
waterfall and natural pool near our lodge. This visit Punta Leona’s butterfly garden to see the rare
afternoon, you can enjoy the surrounding nature and colorful species that reside here. Or, you can fly
trails or take advantage of the hotel’s mud bath. above the rain forest on an optional Forest Canopy
B,L,D — Blue River Resort or similar Ride. This afternoon, enjoy a cruise through a
mangrove forest on the Tarcoles River, whose waters
teem with crocodiles and other wildlife.
B,L — Hotel Punta Leona or similar

Unique Accommodations

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel
Chachagua

Located on a working ranch and private biological
station—just a short drive from La Fortuna—the
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel offers numerous
opportunities to experience Costa Rica’s natural
beauty, from verdant jungle to fertile farmland. Each
of the hotel’s 28 air-conditioned rooms includes
wireless Internet and a private bath with hot water.
Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, hiking
trails, and an on-site restaurant.
Throughout our adventure, we’ll immerse ourselves in Costa Rica’s vibrant culture.

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