Full Day Caño Negro Wildlife Experience By Boat, canoe or kayak
The Caño Negro Wildlife Reserve is wonderful for wildlife lovers looking to discover one of Costa Rica's most biologically diverse regions. It is considered to be one of the best destinations on the continent for bird watching.
Area
Arenal
Type
Wildlife & Nature
Who
Adults
Older Kids
Difficulty
Leisurely
Duration
Full Day
In addition to an abundance of birds, Caño Negro it is also home to many exciting animals, such as sloths, three types of monkeys, caimans, lizards, bats, and a variety of flora native to the wetlands. The excursion to this beautiful region leaves from La Fortuna and travels approximately 1-hour and 45-minutes to Los Chiles, a rustic village just three kilometres from the Nicaraguan border. You will then board a boat ride to the wetlands. On the way, you will see many bird and animal species. Around noon you will stop along the river for a typical Costa Rican lunch before heading back to Los Chiles for your journey back to Arenal. This excursion can also be done by canoe or sit on top kayak which takes about 2 hours.
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