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Last updated on January 5th, 2024 at 08:45 pm EST

Due to this tour’s proximity to Costa Rica’s border shared with Nicaragua, it is a requirement to bring your passport (or a copy of your passport) that shows your Costa Rica entrance stamp (obtained from immigration upon arrival into Costa Rica). Under no circumstances will any other type of identification (e.g., driver’s license) be accepted.

Take a nice drive from La Fortuna through the Costa Rican countryside to one of the most remote and ecologically sacred parts of Costa Rica called Caño Negro along the Rio Frio! The Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge encompasses an area of about 10,000 hectares near the border with Nicaragua. The wildlife in this area is truly spectacular, especially the birds! This is one of the best place for birding in Costa Rica. It’s one of the few places in Costa Rica where you can catch a glimpse of the exotic Jabiru Stork, the tallest flying bird found in Central and South America. You may see wood storks, cormorants, and other varieties of birds — this is a must-do tour for avid birdwatchers! Plus, everyone loves to spot sloths, howler monkeys, and caimans (like mini-crocodiles) that inhabit this lush area.

The travel time from La Fortuna to the Caño Negro area is about 1.5 hours where you will board the boat with your nature guide at the Los Chiles dock. It is a comfortable ride with a covered top on the boat that provides shade, but it is important to bring a hat and sunscreen — of course you will also want to bring your camera and binoculars! We will travel by boat along the edge of the Caño Negro Wildlife refuge on Rio Frio for about 2 hours and return to the same dock. Along the way, you’ll get a chance to get a photo op at one of the entry points to Costa Rica’s neighboring country to the North: Nicaragua.

We will then stop along the way to stretch our legs and climb ashore to enjoy a delicious picnic riverside in the shade of the trees that align this picturesque river.

We’ll return to the boat and continue back to the Los Chiles dock.

You then get back into the van to head back to La Fortuna. This is sure to be an unforgettable trip with memories and great photos to share with everyone!

Additional details

• This tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run. Please contact us to inquire about tour availability if your travel group is comprised of less than the tour operator’s required minimum number of participants.
• Due to this tour’s proximity to Costa Rica’s border shared with Nicaragua, it is a requirement to bring your passport (or a copy of your passport) that shows your Costa Rica entrance stamp (obtained from immigration upon arrival into Costa Rica). Under no circumstances will any other type of identification (e.g., driver’s license) be accepted.

Minimum/maximum age/weight/height/other requirements

• Children must be at least 5 years old to participate.
• Individuals must be no older than 85 years old to participate.

What to bring for tour participation

• Raingear
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Insect repellent
• Sunglasses
• Binoculars
• Cash for souvenirs

Map (tour operator’s headquarters; mapped as “Hunters & Gatherers Costa Rica”)