Unique things to do in Central America

If you want to get to know San Jose as a local and taste its flavors, nothing could get you closer to authentic San Jose than walking through the streets and the markets with a local as they show you the anecdotes and outs of daily life. On this experience you’ll get up close and personal with Costa Rican life, through local food, history, culture and even the herbal remedies of folk medicine. Enjoy a hands-on lesson on exotic plants, fruits, vegetables, and more in the Borbon Market. From here, we’ll take a stroll through the vibrant Central Market, tasting caldosa (ceviche) and continuing along local roads towards the the Cathedral, National Theater, and the beautiful parks Morazan, will help you get to know the country and its rich history and from this experience, you’ll have another sense , taste to get more in tune with San Jose. For the end visit Mr. Sloth Coffee Shop a store where you will find gourmet coffees and chocolates produced by women, in this special place tasting and learn to prepare coffee, enjoy a tamal , cooked by local families and wrapped in a banana leaf, learn how to make plantain empanadas with cheese, and try our famous Agua de Sapo, make with sugar cañe, lemon and ginger.

★ The ORIGINAL Costa Rica Airbnb Waterfall Experience ➤ Transport included in Jaco ➤ Our multiple Airbnb Verified Co-Hosts consist of local natives available for better assistance attention ➤ Fully Insured If you are looking to experience the real culture, nature and beauty of Costa Rica, this is the Experience you are looking for. We will take you to Las Monas (the monkeys) Rainforest around 5 minutes away from Jaco. It is a 25 minute hike in to the jungle you will be learning about the natural vegetation used for medicine by the natives of Las Monas. The Experience lasts 2.5-3.5 hours depending on how long you would like to be at each waterfall and swim in the natural pools. You do not have to swim if you do not want to. Once we get to the Waterfalls you will get to swim in the 10 natural pools or jump from the top of the waterfalls. On our way back you will have the pleasure to taste the local cuisine at La Casita del Sabor (The Home of Flavor), cooked by the Grandmother of Las Monas town. It's the perfect tour if you want to be with nature & local culture. *IMPORTANT* Hike starts easy & gets a more difficult as the hike goes on so not suited for anyone with a handicap or something that may put you at a disadvantage. From the start of the river to the 1st waterfall is ~1km (15-20 mins) then will see new waterfalls every 50-100 meters. Approx ~7km total round trip.

Don Juan Tours Arenal is a family business that through its tours teach visitors the whole process behind two very important products worldwide, Coffee and Chocolate. Our experience: Don Juan - Coffee and Chocolate Tour, will take you to know the entire Coffee process, from the seed to the delicious cup of coffee. Once the coffee tour is finished, we will start with the sweetest part of the tour, the delicious chocolate. Like coffee, we will talk about the entire Chocolate process, from the seed to the delicious chocolate bar and we will end up selecting some members of the group to grind the cacao beans and make their own chocolate bar. Once finished you will have the opportunity to taste several types of chocolate such as Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate and White Chocolate. One of our main features is the infrastructure we have, since the Arenal Area is well known for having a very changing climate, it goes from being very sunny and humid to heavy rains, even with a electric storms on some occasions, that is why that 100% of our trails are protected and made of cement, which will allow to enjoy the tour on sunny or rainy days. Families with children who need to take their stroller or people with some physical limitation will not have trouble walking with a walker, crutches or wheelchair.

Staying in San Jose and looking for an affordable, fun, safe and inclusive night out? This 3-hour BarCrawl in San Jose everything you need to have a great time, live our nightlife as a true local and safely moving throughout one of our most popular, best-known bar districts. During this tour, we will visit the most popular bars and clubs in town! Each of the bars will have a different atmosphere than the last. Come out and meet people from all over at an affordable price! Our customers speak for us, check out our reviews below! ***If you wish to request safe roundtrip private transportation to and from the tour for an added cost, please reach out to us your hotel name or exact address and we will provide a quote. Follow us on IG: barcrawl cr --- Note: We do not discriminate on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or nationality. We welcome everyone to join us and also expect that all of our guests share our commitment to respect diversity and inclusion.

* THE PARK TICKET (18.08 USD) IS NOT INCLUDED AND MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE (LINK TO GET THEM ONCE BOOKED) * PARK CAPACITY IS OF 2000 TICKETS PER DAY!!! * EXCELLENT FOR COUPLES, GROUPS OF FRIENDS, FAMILIES AND PRIVATE GROUPS. * THE PARK OPENS FROM 7:00 AM TO 4:00 PM. ON WED TO MON. * BEACHES ARE OPEN TILL 3:00PM. Once we have met and arrived to the park entrance we will walk through the main trails of the Tropical Humid Forest in Manuel Antonio National Park which is one of the best parks in Costa Rica to see wildlife. This park is very famous for its rich biodiversity and an expert local guide is required to spot the animals and plants while share natural history about them. Therefore, I offer you an easy hike of 2 hours surrounded by NATURE and hidden creatures such as SLOTHS, MONKEYS, FROGS, BIRDS, LIZARDS, INSECTS and much more. SURELY, we're gonna enjoy and get breathtaking views of all these using my brand new ATX-SWAROVSKI-SCOPE, getting through it unique HD pictures and 4K videos of the animals included only for you WITH NO EXTRA COST. Finally, after spotting out many animals we will get to Manuel Antonio Beach, the best and safest beach in the area with turquoise water and white sand where we finish the tour with the last recommendations and you will have enough time for swimming up. P.S : BRING ENERGY AND POSITIVE VIBES, IT HELPS TO FIND WILDLIFE.

After booking our experiences, you will arrive at our kitchen where you will be very welcome and where you will share a good time with an authentic Costa Rican family. After introducing ourselves and getting to know each other over a refreshing drink, we will take you on a tour of our organic garden, where you will learn about the different crops and aromatic plants, followed by picking some of the ingredients that we will use for the preparation of our dish. When we return to the kitchen we will prepare a refreshing mojito to proceed to prepare a typical dish with fresh ingredients, produced by us and our neighbors. At the end of the preparation of the dish, we will consume everything prepared in a family atmosphere. If you come with more time than agreed there is a good chance to observe some animals such as frogs, birds and sloth that live in our garden.

This is not a commercial coffee tour, it is an educational experience to create awareness in the only organic specialty coffee plantation in the Monteverde area, located in the Ecological Sanctuary, a 48 hectares family project focused on conservation, sustainability, agroecology, education and culture. In a guided workshop by an expert where you will learn from the basics of ancestral agriculture, how we create our own organic fertilizers, then you will know the coffee gardens planted in the forest that surrounds the Ecological Sanctuary, the drying area, and the process that involves the specialty coffee (history, plantations, growth, development, varieties and the science of flavor to prepare a good coffee). After leaving the forest, we will enjoy a guided coffee tasting, sharpening the senses to recognize defects, attributes, aromas and flavors in different qualities of coffee. Finally, we will create an interactive demonstration of the science of flavor and all the variables that an alchemist applies in the preparation of a coffee using different infusion methods. This workshop is an experience that will expand your knowledge of the world of coffee and help you become a home barista and an informed consumer. We also invite you to explore more of our property by hiking our trails, and connecting with nature.

You will have a chocolate class and you will be able to taste the different products of chocolate production: cacao fruit, roasted and unroasted seed, cacao nibs, cocoa powder and ancestral cacao beverage. Then... hands into chocolate... you wil learn the way we make our modern chocolates. We will start with pure cacao to obtain cacao paste of concentrations from 70%, 75%, 85% and 100%. With this you will make different kinds of chocolates combining with fresh local ingredients and our own chocolate fillings and then just create your own chocolates. Finally we will give ecofriendly packaging materials so that you take home your own chocolate creations and share your souvernir from Costa Rica.

Welcome to authentic Monteverde farm life! In this experience, you will immerse yourself in the charm of rural life in Costa Rica and discover the secrets of sustainable agriculture in a magical environment. Welcome on the farm: Our local hosts will greet you with a warm welcome and an introduction to the farm. They will explain our philosophy of not using chemicals and how we take care of our animals and the earth. Animal Feeding: You will have the opportunity to feed our friendly farm animals, from chickens to pigs, and learn about their behaviors and care. Milking Cows: Have you ever wanted to milk a cow? We will teach you the technique and you will be able to enjoy the experience of milking our dairy cows. It is a unique activity that travelers can rarely do on their own. Making artisanal cheese: Discover the secrets of Costa Rican artisanal cheese production. We will guide you through the entire process, from collecting fresh milk to making delicious cheese. Meet local farmers: You will have the opportunity to chat with local farmers and learn about their lifestyle. You will learn fascinating stories and feel part of our community. Snacks with local products: After the activity, you will enjoy a homemade snack prepared with fresh ingredients from the farm and local products. Experience the authentic flavor of Monteverde, Costa Rica.

Monteverde in Costa Rica is one of the best destinations for Birdwatching around different birds habitats. I was raised in Monteverde where I have been living all my life listening all the different bird calls all the time, that I can recognize 99% of them. My 31 years experience made me very exigent to use different birdwatching places, depending the season or weather conditions to see as many birds as possible. We'll start birdwatching at 6:00 AM, where we'll see about 30 different species of birds at an elevation of about 4,500 feet above sea level. Then we'll stop at the cafeteria for a quick Costa Rican coffee. After that, we'll move up to Curicancha Reserve where we'll walk through two different life zones including different types of forests (secondary, transitional and primary) plus open areas where we'll be able to see much more variety of birds or Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve to be at a different elevation—about 5,000 feet above sea level—where we'll see much more interesting birds, including the resplendent quetzal, guans, barbets, three-wattled bellbirds, tinamous, and so many others. Is good to know that if you repeat the tour, you must see other birds you didn't see the day before.. Typically we would see 60 to 70 different types of birds. Other things to note Bring binoculars, a bird book, hiking shoes, insect repellent, rain gear, and a hat.

*** FREE roundtrip transportation provided from Curubande downtown to the Waterfall *** Let us know if you need transportation and we can quote you the service with a local driver from town. Our day starts by meeting at our office located 20 min away from Liberia downtown through the small villages of Colorado and Curubande. We count with two parking lots at our location in Curubande where you can leave your car safe while we do the hike. From Curubande we will take a 4WD for 1 km that will take us to the entrance of the waterfall trail and here is where the hike begins. The waterfall is well hidden away on the outskirts of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano . The trail is 1.3 Miles (2 Kilometers) singletrack so together it is 4 km. There are some climbing to do in elevation and some caves to go across. Later to reach the waterfall we have to swim 25 meters through a beautiful turquoise river canyon. This is a local experience that takes place where the Blanco and the Colorado rivers cross through, forming canyons and beautiful scenery which is why the water in their pools have that special turquoise tint.

We will meet with the assigned guide on the Sloth Watching Trail at 8am, or at your hotel if it is close to La Fortuna. (request transportation) First we head to the majestic Catarata de La Fortuna, (520 steps), which is 70 meters high; where weather permitting, we will bathe in its crystal clear waters. (if it rains a lot will not be possible). We will be about an hour and a half in this place; then we will take the minibus to head to the next point and one of the most spectacular, the trek in the tropical forest to the base of the Arenal Volcano, where we will visit the lava flows of the years 1525, 1968 and 2010; In addition while we enjoy this beautiful Ecological Park we will learn about the trees and animals that inhabit this place. (About two hours to the base of the volcano and an hour to the green lagoon.) Once this is done, we will have a traditional picnic style lunch. Finally, we return to the bus to the natural hot springs river (Rio Tabacón), where we will enjoy a majestic place, we will also place a volcanic mud mask. ( There are no dressing rooms so wear a bathing suit on) After a great day of adventure and experience, we return to La Fortuna around 4pm.

Let us be your guide to Costa Rica travel in La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano. Our protected rain forests in a private location have created the perfect habitat for a variety of frogs, birds and sloths which are just some of our highlights. Our nature park it one of the best spots for birdwatching in La fortuna, the most personalized night hike of Arenal Volcano area and the perfect location to see sloth in Costa Rica. Cook with one of the greatest chefs in history: our mother, Elieth Oviedo. She and her sister-in-law will teach you how to prepare our traditional corn tortilla without using machines. You'll only need your hands and the freshest, lovingly prepared local ingredients. You'll become part of our family madness for 2,5 hours, immersing yourself in our forest and cooking with our mother. It's a simple stroll suitable for all kinds of people, from the oldest to the youngest. Ask about our different schedules : Night walk 5:30 pm - $40 Birdwatching in La fortuna 5:30 am - $65 Sloth Tour 8:00 am and 1:00 pm

(THE BEST CANOPY ZIP LINE IN THE FOREST WITH THE BEST TUBING RIVER IN THE AREA) What we'll do and include is: 1- Seven cables of different distances, between 590 to 1315 feet. 2- Two short walks on trails in the forest. 3- 165-feet high rappell on a dry natural wall. (optional for the one who wants to) We do it if the weather is appropriate. 4- 15 minute walk to the Arenal River. 5- 1 hour of fun on inflatable tubes along the river channel, with life vest and helmet. 6- Visit to see or buy souvenirs from the Malekus aborigines. 7- With the bracelet that we give you, you can have access to the pools of Montaña de Fuego Resort, located in front of our place. (It is an optional activity). Other things to note: - Is recommended to know swimming. - You can bring personal action camera that can be tied to the helmet. - If you bring your cell phone, we recommend a special pocket to tie to the harness. (if you lose it, it's not our responsibility.) - Do not bring jewelry or items that can be dropped from the platforms or in the river. - We have parking, lockers and dressing rooms. - If you need we can provide transportation from La Fortuna downtown for $5 per person, with advance notice. - We have a photographer in case you want to buy his service, are $30 per person. - This activity is not allowed for pregnant women.

If you want to get to know San Jose as a local and taste its flavors, nothing could get you closer to authentic San Jose than walking through the streets and the markets with a local as they show you the anecdotes and outs of daily life. On this experience you’ll get up close and personal with Costa Rican life, through local food, history, culture and even the herbal remedies of folk medicine. Enjoy a hands-on lesson on exotic plants, fruits, vegetables, and more in the Borbon Market. From here, we’ll take a stroll through the vibrant Central Market, tasting caldosa (ceviche) and continuing along local roads towards the the Cathedral, National Theater, and the beautiful parks Morazan, will help you get to know the country and its rich history and from this experience, you’ll have another sense , taste to get more in tune with San Jose. For the end visit Mr. Sloth Coffee Shop a store where you will find gourmet coffees and chocolates produced by women, in this special place tasting and learn to prepare coffee, enjoy a tamal , cooked by local families and wrapped in a banana leaf, learn how to make plantain empanadas with cheese, and try our famous Agua de Sapo, make with sugar cañe, lemon and ginger.

★ The ORIGINAL Costa Rica Airbnb Waterfall Experience ➤ Transport included in Jaco ➤ Our multiple Airbnb Verified Co-Hosts consist of local natives available for better assistance attention ➤ Fully Insured If you are looking to experience the real culture, nature and beauty of Costa Rica, this is the Experience you are looking for. We will take you to Las Monas (the monkeys) Rainforest around 5 minutes away from Jaco. It is a 25 minute hike in to the jungle you will be learning about the natural vegetation used for medicine by the natives of Las Monas. The Experience lasts 2.5-3.5 hours depending on how long you would like to be at each waterfall and swim in the natural pools. You do not have to swim if you do not want to. Once we get to the Waterfalls you will get to swim in the 10 natural pools or jump from the top of the waterfalls. On our way back you will have the pleasure to taste the local cuisine at La Casita del Sabor (The Home of Flavor), cooked by the Grandmother of Las Monas town. It's the perfect tour if you want to be with nature & local culture. *IMPORTANT* Hike starts easy & gets a more difficult as the hike goes on so not suited for anyone with a handicap or something that may put you at a disadvantage. From the start of the river to the 1st waterfall is ~1km (15-20 mins) then will see new waterfalls every 50-100 meters. Approx ~7km total round trip.

**WE GO OUT WITH MORE THAN 10 PPL ON THE BOAT! This is a shared group activity for up to 90 ppl. Come on board as we cruise into the open sea , in search of spotted dolphins, migratory humpback whales, sea turtles and manta rays. As we make our way down the coastline of Manuel Antonio National Park, you can admire the mysterious islands, jagged cliffs and unique rock formations, these are the nesting grounds and home for numerous species of marine birds, including magnificent frigates, pelicans, yellow footed boobies and white ibises. After touring the coastline we will anchor in a protected area, the pristine Biezans Bay for a snorkeling adventure in the warm Pacific waters. We provide the masks, snorkels and fins, everything you need to dive and observe the underwater playground for numerous species of colorful tropical fish. Afterwards come back on board and enjoy the delicious lunch we have prepared for you: grilled fresh fish brochettes with onions and green peppers, pasta salad with mixed vegetables, fresh tropical fruit, our famous Costa Rican coffee, cocktails and natural fruit drinks. You will discover the true meaning of the word PARADISE as you relax and enjoy the PURA VIDA in this beautiful bay surrounded by the lush green landscape and the soothing sounds of the ocean.

Join me in exploring the cloud forest from a different perspective, a night walk is a unique and unforgettable experience. Costa Rica is a small country in Central America that is home to around 5% of the world's biodiversity. Most animals in Costa Rica are nocturnal. If you like mammals such as sloths, armadillos, active birds such as owls, amphibians, reptiles, and many insects, then this is the opportunity to carry out an outdoor activity and learn more about the nocturnal behavior of many species of flora and fauna. It is an easily accessible route of around 2 kilometers, the ‘jewels’ of the cloud forest shine brighter at night. With luck, we will even be able to observe the famous bioluminescent mushrooms. the place where I do the night walk is very close to the center of Monteverde Santa Elena, it takes only 5 minutes by car. Let's wait for you to observe how the cloud forest comes to life at night.

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION** After 4 persons 5% Discount Request different times. This Experience is available PRIVATE Private Tours Starting $59 per person Inquire First for private tours to provide information. Are you Looking for Animals and have an amazing experience? We will set off from the World- Famous Manuel Antonio National Park. For the next 2 hours, you will be taken through several trails in our quest to spot animals. As a Certified ICT Nature Specialist, We will be helping you to discover many different species of animals hidden or camouflaged in plain sight and sharing interesting facts and behaviors learned by guiding tours for over 14 years. During the tour, Videos in 4K and pictures of your favorite animals will be taken through our top-of-the-line Swarovski Crystals Spotting ATX Scope for FREE adding those fantastic memories to your vacations. Wildlife at the park is exuberant, sloths, monkeys, toucans, different species of birds, butterflies, lizards, iguanas, crabs, and insects. All these animals and much more could be seen on our way to Manuel Antonio Beach. After seeing so much wildlife and having an amazing time our tour will end at Manuel Antonio Beach, considered by many the most beautiful beach in Costa Rica. See you soon on our tour. Announcements Admissions feeds are $5.65 (children) and $18.08 (adult) in addition to the price.

Welcome adventurers to our unique experience! First we’ll introduce you to our horses and show you how to ride them. Then we’ll take a trail up the mountain that will take us to a famous viewpoint with a lovely view of the city of Jaco and the Gulf of Nicoya. You will be surrounded by lush flora and fauna where you can find monkeys, iguanas and a variety of birds. Our trip continues down the road until we reach the beach of jaco where we we’ll get to enjoy the beautiful sunset as we ride. We’ll make a stop by the the famous trunk of memories, where you can take photos if you like. Once our tour is over we will return to the meeting point. This is truly an unforgettable experience! We look forward to riding with you!

sewing lessons Together we go through the individual steps that it takes to realize a project of your choice. We start with a welcome drink and get to know each other. I'll show you our garden and the sewing workshop. You can choose whether you want to make a bag, a skirt or a top. 1. First the pattern is placed on the fabric. 2. Then the individual parts are cut and prepared. 3. Introduction and first steps with the sewing machine and serger. 4. Assembly of the first part: with my help you sew your own part! A break in the garden with fruits 5. Assembly Second part. 6. try on, adjust if necessary and Finished!!

Empezaremos la caminata a nivel del mar e iremos subiendo poco a poco aproximadamente 1km. Vamos a ver y explicar los diferentes árboles, plantas, rocas y animales durante el camino. La meta es llegar a uno de los mejores miradores de Jacó. Podemos correr o simplemente caminar y disfrutar las vistas.

*** BORN AND RAISED AROUND CAYES *** LET ME HELP YOU EDUCATE OF THIS REGION ! We will take our time to explain about Littoral Caye Forest & Coral Reef Ecosystems IMPORTANCE! Belize delivers biodiversity of ecosystems that is important to our which is making impact on our once 100% cultural caye. Not to mention, friendly, unforgettable people who are more than happy to help visitors experience the true essences of life as the expense of just genuine time. Caye Caulker has always had a few families for about 10,000 years. The island sits in the middle of a natural feeding grounds and migratory routes for many fish, the conch and lobster industries. These grounds run about 8 miles in any seaward direction. Main attractions during our time together: 1. Enjoy together before adventure into our nature cruise drifting! 2. We will Visit the seahorse ranch reserve 3. Check the tarpons (protect spieces catch & release) 4. Learn much history about Caye Caulker Natives Pioneers As our guide pole along the coast of the mangroves enjoy viewing Pelican, Frigitt Birds, and Friendly Sting Rays. *** ONCE BOOKED THIS EXPERIENCE YOU WILL RECIEVED FREE MARINE RESERVE PARK BRACELETS ENTRANCE *** YOU CAN ASK AFTER THIS EXPERIENCE COST FOR MARINES ACTIVITIES

What you'll experience: I invite you to a guided walk through the Monteverde cloud forest, inside one of its private reserves. We will be able to enjoy the diversity of fauna and flora without equal. While we walk along nature trails I will provide you with information on natural history, details and also some particularities of the area. Nature itself and its own experiences will give us a lot to talk about and interact at the same time. My particular interest is that whoever visits Monteverde, does not leave without knowing the secrets of the forest. My name is Walter, and I am a naturalist guide by profession and a nature admirer at heart. NOTE: As a real nighbour of this beautiful place. I can show you any of the many local reserves or trais in the area. However this will come at an extra cost of $25 per person, whisch is the cost of the entrence to the park/private reserve.