This morning will be an early departure from your lodge as we make our way to the Pacific side of the country. You will notice the weather change and the day heats up much faster with the heavy sun so hiking in the early part of the day is ideal.

You will be driven to Jardín de Dota where you will start your hike along local secondary roads with amazing vistas. Along the route you’ll find the first typical crops of the Pacific side of the mountains of Costa Rica, such as coffee, tomato trees and avocados.

You will have ample opportunity to meet local people and experience the local culture of the area firsthand. A very big highlight of the day is meeting the owner of El Casquillo Farm where you’ll enjoy a lunch featuring healthy cooking with veggies straight from the garden. The farm is owned by Ms Felicia and everyone loves her! Not only is she an incredible cook but she spends time sharing about her organic and sustainable farm, invites diners to tour her kitchen, and shares how she has turned her home into a self-described “smart house” by saving water and energy.