Discover The Costa Rica Rainforest On This 2.5-Hour Private Walk
Description
This tour focuses on Costa Rica's rich biological diversity and the importance of protecting rainforests, which house some of the country's most diverse ecosystems. Explore the various layers of growth, soil structures, and interactions between plants and animals, and also get to know the relationship of indigenous communities with the forest.
Highlights
- Get immersed in the beauty of the tropical rainforests in Costa Rica
- See some examples of particulars interactions between plants and animals
- Know about the interactions of native communities in connection to the forest
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- Costa Rica has an awe-inspiring biological diversity, with species in numbers exceeding those of much larger countries. Smaller than Virginia state, this country is home to about 5% of the living organism on the planet. Within the country, one of the most diverse ecosystems is in the rainforest; for this reason, the guide would like to take you on tour to a protected reserve and get immersed in the beauty and characteristics of the tropical rainforests, including the stratification or ''Layers" of growth, as well as the soil structures.
- We will see some examples of particular interactions between plants and animals, survival strategies, adaptations for rain abundance, plant struggles for light, dealing against herbivory and predation, representative species (hopefully) pollination, and seed dispersion. In Costa Rica, presently, there are eight indigenous groups. They have been interacting with the rainforest for centuries. And they provided a good amount of knowledge regarding the ethnobotanical and their relationship with native animals as part of socioeconomic. Also, the guide will share some aspects regarding the interactions between native communities and locals in connection to the forest. Rainforests around the world are highly endangered, and their degradations provoke an uncertain future that is waiting for us around the corner. Therefore, it is essential to raise awareness of the different issues witnessed as along we enjoy its endless beauty.
What's Included
- English-speaking tour guide
What's Excluded
- Tips and gratuities
- Entrance fee, if any
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Tour Reviews
Starting From
USD 100 / group