San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees

Name: San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees
Brand: Viator
Price: 35 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (1187 reviews)

4.9(1187)2 hr 30 minEnglish, SpanishSan Jose, Costa Rica

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You will absolutely love San José after this experience. Guided by young biologists you will discover nature hiding in the middle of Costa Rica's largest city. You will get to experience with all your senses, wildlife you wouldn't have imagined existed minutes away from downtown. We are an organization called Oropopo Experience, looking to change the way tourism is done in Costa Rica while supporting young scientists, researchers, and local entrepreneurs.

Additional notes: From May to November we recommend booking the morning slot, however, afternoons are also great.

• The only San Jose walking nature tour. • Explore one of the last green patches inside the city on foot with a local biologist. • See, smell, taste, touch, and listen to nature. • Find colorful birds, edible plants, and a wild sloth population on campus. • A percentage of the earnings goes to Funga Conservation, a non-profit foundation. • Small-group tour with a maximum of 10 people ensures an intimate experience

Included

Telescope or binoculars for bird and sloth watching
All Fees and Taxes
Local English speaking guide

Not included

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Luggage storage
Rain jacket or umbrellas
Footwear
Water
sunscreen or insect repellent

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What you'll do

Universidad de Costa Rica
San Pedro Montes de Oca, San Jose, Costa Rica
We will visit the Campus of the University of Costa Rica, which holds some of the largest patches of forest in the San José Metro Area. On our first stop, we will look for resident and migratory birds, incredible insects and amazing plants and flowers. We'll be talking about art, history, indigenous culture, and most of all, nature. Then, we'll visit the main campus where we will be looking for sloths that live freely and hopefully even see the two different species that inhabit our country. DISCLAIMER: This is not a Recue Center or Sloth Sactuary Tour. You will not be able to touch them, if found, the sloths will be seen in their natural habitat, which means most of the time they will be sleeping on the trees. Still, our experience is your best option at San Jose if you're a true nature lover. This is a 2,5h walking tour, some parts will be exposed to intense sunlight. Not a heavy walk, but please consider your physical condition
2h 30m

Meeting and pickup

1 location

Pickup details

Meet across the street from Ondina Café & Restaurant (not inside). Your guide will wear an “Oropopo Experience” T-shirt and carry a telescope. Small bags are fine, but we can’t store large suitcases. Closed shoes required; no sandals, flip-flops, heels, or open shoes.