Rainforests to Volcanoes: Exploring Costa Rica

Experience Costa Rica’s “Pura Vida” spirit on this immersive nature adventure through some of the country’s most stunning landscapes. Journey from the vibrant capital of San José to the remote waterways of Tortuguero National Park, where monkeys, toucans, and sloths thrive in lush rainforest. Visit a family-run heart-of-palm plantation and sample local delicacies, then walk amid the canopy of the Arenal Hanging Bridges with sweeping views of the iconic Arenal Volcano. Continue to the mist-shrouded Monteverde Cloud Forest, and discovering the unique biodiversity of this mystical region. Along the way, enjoy eco-friendly lodgings, authentic cultural experiences, and the warmth of Costa Rica’s people on an unforgettable journey from coast to cloud forest.

Trip Highlights:

• Glide through the waterways of Tortuguero National Park, spotting monkeys, toucans, and sloths in their natural rainforest habitat.
• Visit a family-run chocolate workshop to learn about cacao’s cultural and culinary heritage. Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at a heart-of-palm plantation and meet local families dedicated to sustainable farming.
• Walk the Arenal Hanging Bridges, suspended high above the rainforest with sweeping views of the Arenal Volcano.
• Discover the misty wonder of the Monteverde Cloud Forest, one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth.
• Engage with descendants of Monteverde’s Quaker pioneers, gaining insight into their community’s remarkable history and conservation lega

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