The Wildlife of Costa Rica

• Explore Costa Rica’s charming capital city of San Jose on your own.
• Take in the museums, market and 19th century buildings of San Jose.
• Dance the night away in one of our favored salsa bars.

Costa Rica’s capital of San Jose is quite compact so you’ll have no trouble finding your way around as you admire the beautiful 19th century architecture and find quaint, independent coffee shops serving Costa Rica’s famous Golden Bean Coffee. At night, the city really comes alive with the sound of salsa from the local bars…while planning the trip with your travel specialist; ask for a list of our favorite salsa bars in San Jose for an authentic glimpse of Costa Rican culture.

• Whitewater rafting experience to the front door of the Pacuare Lodge.
• Guided nature walk through the Pacuare Lodge’s surrounding forest.
• Visit a nearby Cabecar Indian village to experience local shaman traditions.

Arrive in true Costa Rican adventure style, crossing class 2 and 3 whitewater rapids to the entrance of one of the world’s most spectacular ecolodges, the Pacuare Lodge. Whether choosing from a collection of diverse activities exploring the region’s surroundings or simply relaxing in the tranquil and romantic grounds of the lodge; the Pacuare Lodge experience is out of this world!

• Explore Costa Rica’s glorious history at the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum.
• Discover the coffee culture of San Jose at the city’s best independent cafes.
• Taste the best of Costa Rica’s cuisine at one of our favored restaurants in San Jose.

Returning to San Jose will let you explore Costa Rica’s capital further, taking in the spectacular Pre-Columbian Gold Museum and Jade Museum in downtown San Jose. With the surrounding area producing some of the finest coffee in Costa Rica, explore the various aromas, beans and blends of Costa Rica’s Golden Bean at one of our favorite independent coffee shops in the city.

• Nighttime guided nature walk exploring the nocturnal wildlife.
• Rappel down 4 waterfalls in the heart of the rainforest.
• Zip-line your way through the Osa Peninsula canopy.

Regarded as the last wild frontier of Costa Rica, the pristine nature and wildlife of the Osa Peninsula is simply breathtaking. With 400 species of birds, all 4 of Costa Rica’s species of monkeys, peccaries, coatis, agoutis, tayra, kinkajous, sloths, armadillos, anteaters and more wildlife to spot, the new and mysterious sounds of the rainforest around you will entice all your senses to explore.