5-Hour Puntarenas Highlights Tour with Tàrcoles River Boat Ride

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the highlights of old Esparza city
• 02 Browse a countryside fruit stand with typical Costa Rican fruits
• 03 Enjoy a boat ride on the Tàrcoles River for bird watching
• 04 Spot monkeys, macaws, toucans, and other exotic birds

Sign up for this five-hour tour exploring Puntarenas Province in Costa Rica. Visit Espàrza, the second oldest city in Costa Rica, spot monkeys and exotic birds such as toucans and macaws, and marvel at the beautiful landscape views. You will also take a boat ride through the Tàrcoles River basin to observe various bird species and crocodiles.

Take a boat through the Tàrcoles River to enjoy bird watching, with an experienced guide providing information.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Puntarenas

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore Puntarenas Province and the Tàrcoles River

• After pickup, go to see the monkeys in the area. This takes approximately half an hour.
• Pass through Espàrza city, the second oldest city in Costa Rica, and visit:
  • the main square
  • the semi-colonial church, where you may sometimes see a group of adolescent children performing a typical Costa Rican dance. Spend about half an hour enjoying this place.
• Tour a countryside fruit stand with different varieties of typical Costa Rican fruits and shop for souvenirs, followed by a bird-watching area where you can see macaws, toucans, and other birds. This stop takes approximately 45 minutes.
• Take a boat through the Tàrcoles River to enjoy bird watching, with an experienced guide providing information. This part lasts about an hour and a half.
• Enjoy lunch with a special typical Costa Rican dish in an incredible place with a wonderful landscape view.
• Later, return to the ship at approximately 3:00 to 3:30 pm.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• A bottle of water
• Wi-Fi service

What to bring

• Light clothing
• Sunglasses
• Short pants
• Tennis shoes or sandals
• Mosquito repellent lotion and sun protection

Know before you go

• You will receive brief information before departure, including questions about health and other personal matters. A system to take blood pressure is also provided.
• Children under 2 years are not charged.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Puntarenas or Caldera at the main pier

Tour start

Puntarenas or Caldera at the main pier

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.