Pura Vida Costa Rica

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The tour inside the canals of the National Park is the most important activity of your trip to Tortuguero.

You'll enjoy the lush biodiversity of flora and fauna in this ecosystem which is the most complex and dynamic of Tropical America.

Accompanied by your naturalist guide and an experienced boatman in the area, you will appreciate the amazing variety of animal species the National Park shelter. Three species of monkeys, 400 species of birds, hundreds of reptiles and amphibians, such as iguanas, crocodiles, alligators, turtles... And a large number of mammals.

The boat tour is in the mornings, the duration of the tour is two hours approximately.

By visiting the colorful Tortuguero town, it is possible to appreciate the lifestyle of its people, and learn a little of their customs and daily life.

It was an ancient place of hunting, fishing and agriculture of different ethnic groups such as the Miskito, the Miskito-Zambo and Afro-Caribbean population.

You will be able to learn about the history, the development of sawing wood during the mid-twentieth century up to the present where tourism has helped raise awareness about the preservation of nature.

During the tour, you will visit the town school, the National Park facilities, churches, stores, the recycling plant which is one of the most efficient plants in the country and the community center that houses the Symphonic Band project.

The tour starts at the Lodge, where you take the boat to the village of Tortuguero. You will walk along the town accompanied by a guide with a wide knowledge of the region.

Visit the botanical garden of Laguna Lodge, a quiet place to learn and experience the complexity and beauty of the flora of the Caribbean. Plant families have been placed in strategic places for you to easily identify the species by their unique characteristics of each group of plants. You will also learn some of the medicinal uses and commercial pharmaceutical products made from plants. The garden consists of a network of trails within the exuberance of an intact forest, which will take you to a marvelous and overwhelming experience.

The awakening tour is the perfect time to enjoy a wildlife that wakes up with the first rays of sun. The singing of animals to start the day, the wind sound and the absolute magic that brings the awakening in the middle of the jungle.

The tour is a 2 hour boat ride in the National Park departing between 5:30 and 6:00am, lasts two hours.

Night walk to witness sea turtle nesting.

Tortuguero National Park is the most important nesting site of the green turtle (Chelonia mydas) of the Caribbean coast in Tropical America.

Four species of sea turtles nest on Tortuguero.

The tour is available only during the spawing season, from the 1st of July to October 31st.

Walk on the beach to witness the birth of sea turtles. The guide will take you to an early or late walk along the beach to witness this spectacular event between September and November each year.

Laguna Lodge has direct access to the beach in case you want to make the trek on your own.

Enjoy a kayak adventure through the wonderful Tortuguero National Park.

A unique opportunity to be in contact with nature among the imposing biodiversity that this spectacular destination offers.

Accompanied by a local guide, you will be able to appreciate the tropical rainforest on a tour that will last approximately 2 hours through exclusive water trails for canoes and kayaks.

Maximum elevation in the Caribbean area with 119 meters above sea level. It stands out for its landscape, as it is the only prominence visible for tens of kilometers around.

Tortuguero Hill is covered by lush vegetation, inhabited by various species of mammals, reptiles and birds.

The walk can be scheduled for the 3 days and 2 nights package and it lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes approximately, where you can enjoy its trails and climb to the highest point of this great natural attraction.

In this tour we get into the coffee culture, Don Carlos and Doña Maria along with their family will be delighted to receive you in their beautiful property surrounded by coffee plantations. This is a private coffee farm only 10 minutes away from our Lodge, it offers an excellent option for all those people who do not like to visit the crowded and touristic places. This is an authentic coffee experience, where you can walk in one of the most beautiful coffee farms in Costa Rica and learn a lot about this popular beverage, the coffee process and also prepare a delicious cup of coffee in the traditional Costa Rican style, it is characterized by the warm welcome, the magical place where you can breathe fresh air and an and an unforgettable experience.

Naranjo is a small town that is home to some of the best coffee plantations in Costa Rica. More than two hundred years of coffee cultivation have marked Naranjo as a mecca in the production of some of the best coffees in the world, achieving several world awards for its quality. Our first stop will be at the Else Kientzler Botanical Garden; for an hour and a half we will learn about the variety of native and introduced tropical plants. . After the visit to the garden, we will continue to the local church of Naranjo, the Basilica de la Señora de las Piedades, rebuilt after several earthquakes in the 1940's, after the church we will visit the Municipal Market, where vegetables, fruits, meats and other products are on sale for the local inhabitants to buy always fresh products. Our

After a short hike in the rainforest where you can observe various species of trees, plants and flowers, we will begin our descent to the bottom of the waterfall down approximately 400 steps. The Toro Amarillo waterfall is the largest waterfall in Costa Rica and is unsurpassed in beauty and splendor. The waterfall has a natural setting that no one could have designed. Looking down from above it is a beauty, but once below, this diamond in the rough will open up for you, step by step. The observation stations are strategically placed on the property to offer you breathtaking views, as you walk down, enjoy the rock formations of this ancient volcanic crater, its colors and the feel of the special chemical composition of the water will make for one of the most amazing encounters with nature.

Enjoy a day visiting the most beautiful volcano in Costa Rica. Located in the Cordillera Volcanica Central and only 2 hours from Chayote Lodge, Poas is the most emblematic volcano in Costa Rica and has the widest crater in the world. Our trip will take us through the town of Sarchi, Grecia, Poasito to finally reach the national park located 8124 feet above sea level.

The national park houses a museum where we will have the opportunity to understand the geological cycle of the volcano. After a short hike we will arrive at the crater, and weather permitting, we will admire its unique crater. No other volcano offers such a view of the crater in Costa Rica.

In this tour we get into the coffee culture, Don Carlos and Doña Maria along with their family will be delighted to receive you in their beautiful property surrounded by coffee plantations. This is a private coffee farm only 10 minutes away from our Lodge, it offers an excellent option for all those people who do not like to visit the crowded and touristic places.

This is an authentic coffee experience, where you can walk in one of the most beautiful coffee farms in Costa Rica and learn a lot about this popular beverage, the coffee process and also prepare a delicious cup of coffee in the traditional Costa Rican style, it is characterized by the warm welcome, the magical place where you can breathe fresh air and an and an unforgettable experience.

Located at an altitude of approximately 5400 feet (1650 m) and surrounded by lush cloud forests and coffee plantations, the gardens of Chayote Lodge are a birdwatcher's paradise. Here, colorful flowering plants attract several species of hummingbirds, while toucans can often be seen flying. Start your day walking in and around the lodge property, it is possible to observe several species, including the twinkling hummingbird, the blue-crowned motmot, the keel-billed toucan, as well as parrots, tanagers, chiffchaffs, flycatchers and more. Enjoy our one-hour birding tour in the morning, as our specialist birding guide helps you point out some of the local species in this area.

Enjoy different options of massages in the hands of professionals that will make you feel a moment of deep relaxation.

Enjoy a visit to a local home and learn how the best Costa Rican food is prepared in the traditional way. Our experience begins. when Doña Elida shares with you her secrets to make the best Costa Rican meals, you can choose to take this tour for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can learn how to make a gallo pinto on a wood stove, then make your own tortilla or cook your own fried plantains for the ultimate Costa Rican dish. If you prefer to take this tour for lunch, Doña Elida will teach you how to make a casado, with chicken and potato, salad accompanied by natural fresh. This is an authentic and delicious Costa Rican experience that you must live.

Enjoy a relaxing yoga class with certified teachers, enjoying our platform in the middle of the forest to make this experience one of the most pleasurable.