

Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge (Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Caño Negro) Tours and Activities
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Home to more than 200 speices of rare bird, Caño Negro is one of the most biologically rich wetlands in the world. Many mammals and reptiles can also be spotted around the freshwater lagoon, making it one of Costa Rica's best wildlife-watching destinations.
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Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, Los Chiles, Costa Rica
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Boat Tour Caño Negro
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BOAT TOUR
We start a pleasant tour in the Frío River, channels and lagoons where we will enjoy beautiful landscapes adorned by wildlife and the daily life of local people around the wetland.
Accompanied by our local guides who will show you the different riches natural and cultural areas of Caño Negro.
The visitors will be impressed with the variety of flora and fauna that can be observed inside this wetland.
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$50.00
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$50.00
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9-Day Best of Northwest Costa Rica from San Jose: Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest and Guanacaste
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Discover the extraordinary natural beauty and amazing biodiversity of Costa Rica on this 9-day tour of the country’s northwestern region. Departing from San Jose, visit Arenal Volcano National Park, Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, the cloud forest of Monteverde, Tamarindo’s famed beaches, and Vida Aventura Nature Park in Guanacaste. The tour includes 8 nights of accommodation, all transfers, exciting activities, and many meals so you can skip the stress of planning and simply enjoy your spectacular Costa Rica vacation.
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$1,207.00
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$1,207.00
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Full-Day Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Boat Tour
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Venture near the Nicaraguan border and cruise through the extraordinary wetlands of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge on this full-day tour from La Fortuna. As you float down the Río Frío with a guide, observe migratory birds like herons and cormorants, and keep an eye out for monkeys and sloths lurking in the trees and caimans lounging on the riverbanks. Chat about your wildlife sightings with fellow travelers over a delicious lunch on the way back to your hotel.
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$87.00
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$87.00
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Unique Caño Negro
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Experience the natural beauty of Costa Rica, and get an up-close look at some of the nation's most colorful birds. Enjoy scenic transfer to Caño Negro from La Fortuna, where you cruise by boat into the Rio Frio. Search for native birds, mammals, and flora before heading back to land for an authentic lunch.
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$60.00
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$60.00
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Day Trip to Caño Negro Including Río Frio Boat Experience from La Fortuna
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This well-rounded tour is the perfect way for nature lovers to experience the best of Costa Rica's outdoor beauty. Enjoy a scenic boated on the Rio Frio with departure near the border of Nicaragua. Cruise through the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge and see the incredible biodiversity that makes this nation to unique. You'll have up close encounters with birds, snakes, herons and other animals, as well as various species of monkeys and sloths.
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$83.00
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Caño Negro by Boat
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Visit the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge on a full-day tour from La Fortuna, and explore a wetland system that’s home to a remarkable variety of wildlife. Watch for sloths, monkeys, caimans, and brilliant tropical birds on a boat tour of the wildlife refuge, which also shelters several endangered species. If you'd like, this tour can also be done by canoe or kayak. This full-day Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge tour includes pickup and drop-off at La Fortuna hotels, park entrance fees, and lunch.
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$91.00
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Caño Negro In Canoe Or Kayak
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This is a wonderful and easy trip to enjoy exploring nature among the unique landscapes of the Rio Frio. The river is calm, allowing you to direct the canoe very close to animals such as monkeys, alligators, iguanas, sloths and many others, including a variety of residents and migratory birds, for an incredible wildlife experience. This option is suitable for beginners after receiving instructions for rowing and some information about the nature of our guides. Then, enjoy a traditional Costa Rican meal at El Caiman.
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$105.00
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Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Day Trip from Arenal
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Venture to Costa Rica's northern border for a canoe or kayak tour through the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge. Grab a paddle and follow an expert guide as you explore wildlife-rich canals and wetlands that are home to animals like white-faced monkeys, caimans, turtles, and the ancient Jesus Christ lizards. Breakfast and lunch are included to keep you energized on this full-day Costa Rican safari.
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$133.34
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$133.34

Canoe Experience at Río Frio and Caño Negro
Costa Rica is a country renowned for the diversity of its wildlife, and nowhere showcases as much biological beauty as the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge. Departing La Fortuna, this full-day floating safari takes you through the tropical wetlands and rain forests of the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge and Rio Frio, areas inhabited by hundreds of birds and animals. In a canoe, you’ll cruise past monkeys, sloths, and exotic birds, and enjoy a Costa Rican lunch on the shores of Los Chiles. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
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$169.00
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$169.00

Caño Negro Wetlands by Boat|Small groups 8 max
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Glide through one of the world’s most important wetlands on a boat tour of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge from La Fortuna. These naturally protected marshes are an essential home to many endangered bird species, plus other Costa Rican wildlife including monkeys, tapirs, cougars, and turtles. It's a top destination in Costa Rica for any serious birdwatchers, with regular sightings of herons, ibises, cormorants, and elusive jabirus.
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$179.20
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"Gaspar" fishing tour package
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The best fishing in the river and in the Pacific Ocean with sport fishing professionals in Costa Rica with many years of experience.
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$2,200.00
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$2,200.00

Costa Rica Safari 14D/13N Vacation Package
Enjoy with us some of the best Costa Rica destinations, tours and experiences with this unique vacation package specially designed for nature lovers and adventurous people looking for an unforgettable experience in Costa Rica
This vacation package includes 14 days and 13 nights in high quality hotels, exclusive tours, meals listed in itinerary, professional naturalist tour guides, all entrance fees, deluxe transportation service and the visit the beautiful
following Costa Rican destinations: San Jose, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Tortuguero National Park, Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, Sarapiqui & Corcovado National Park.
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$4,699.00
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$4,699.00
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Private Caño Negro Tour
Traluxu Travel is a local economy committed with our environment, well known for offering the best nature, culture, and relaxing experiences, which encourages us to share with all visitors the beauty of our country, focused on accomplishing and performing Responsible Travel practices.
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$195.00
Price varies by group size
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$195.00
Price varies by group size
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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