Private Caño Negro Wetlands Experience
Located in the Northern Caribbean Lowlands, where a ten thousand-hectare protected area, accommodates a crucial displayed wetland, which hosts unique wildlife wonders.This accessible, all-ages experience, where monkeys, sloths, caimans, and a large variety of beautiful bird species interact along this astonishing ecosystem. Certainly ideal for photographers and bird-watching from the comfort of a Pontoon boat.
Description
Join us to explore this wonderful combination of wildlife within Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, which fulfills about 800 hectares (1976.8 acres), of wetlands within 10.000 hectares (24.710,54 acres), of a worldwide protected ecosystem. The 2-hour ride along the refuge waterways is the ideal experience for, and all nature lovers. this is a unique ecosystem where visitors will have a respectful close experience with plenty of a variety of amazing aquatic and wading birds, three species of monkeys, sloths, reptiles such as Iguanas, alligators, Jesus Christ Lizards, turtles, bats, and many more.
This experience consists of a 1 hour and 45 minutes drive from the La Fortuna area. Cano Negro guarantees an incomparable opportunity to learn and comprehend the lifestyle of the costarican farmers since it's possible to observe the local industry and agricultural activities along this region.
Once at the spot, a slow ride through canals and lagoons utilizing a roofed-covered boat. The goal is to have the best chance to observe the richness of natural wonders offered by this amazing environment, and its creatures.
Cano Negro is a highlight, by being the ideal site for photographers, as well as, a ¨Hotspot¨ for avid birdwatchers from worldwide.
These wetlands became internationally important, known as RAMSAR sites, due to their biological characteristics, which serve as a refuge for a significant number of seasonal migratory and local resident wildlife species.
Cano Negro was declared in Dec. 1991 by the Ramsar Convention, as an international site dedicated to the conservation and rational use of wetlands worldwide.
What's included
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Snacks
- Flashlights
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Admission park tickets
What to bring
- Sunscreen lotion
- Mosquito repellent
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Comfortable footwear
Duration
8 hours
Difficulty
Easiest
Departure Time
- From 06:00 to 10:30