Experience a full-day tour of the Jaguar Rescue Center and Cahuita National Park. Get up close with wild animals and enjoy the beauty of Costa Rica’s nature.
Experience a full-day tour of the Jaguar Rescue Center and Cahuita National Park. Get up close with wild animals and enjoy the beauty of Costa Rica’s nature.
- Puerto Limon - Discover the charm of Costa Rica’s Caribbean region with a scenic drive through coastal towns steeped in culture and history. As you journey, your guide will introduce you to Costa Rica, highlighting its diverse geography, cultural roots, and its development as a peaceful, nature-focused nation. Gain insights into the province of…
- Puerto Limon - Discover the charm of Costa Rica’s Caribbean region with a scenic drive through coastal towns steeped in culture and history. As you journey, your guide will introduce you to Costa Rica, highlighting its diverse geography, cultural roots, and its development as a peaceful, nature-focused nation. Gain insights into the province of Limón, influenced by Afro-Caribbean heritage, maritime trade, and the enduring legacy of immigrant communities that continue to shape the region’s identity today.
- Mangrove Souvenir and Fruit Shop - Visit a local fruit stand to sample some of Costa Rica’s most iconic tropical delights. Enjoy sweet pineapple, juicy papaya, mini bananas, crispy platanitos, refreshing watermelon, and freshly cut coconut. You’ll also have the chance to taste smooth Costa Rican coffee, celebrated globally for its quality and rich flavor.
Adjacent to the fruit stand, there’s a charming souvenir shop offering handmade crafts and local products. Discover wonderful gift ideas, including magnets, wooden carvings, and bags of Costa Rica’s renowned high-quality coffee, famous for its smooth flavor and rich aroma.
- Jaguar Rescue Center - This center is committed to the rescue, rehabilitation, and care of injured, sick, and orphaned wildlife. During your guided tour, observe animals such as sloths, monkeys, reptiles, birds, and amphibians in recovery, while learning about the center’s mission to return as many as possible to the wild.
The facility also provides lifelong sanctuary in natural surroundings for animals that cannot be released due to health or behavioral issues. The center supports conservation, research, and environmental education, and your visit directly contributes to this vital work. A meaningful and inspiring stop for wildlife enthusiasts.
- Cahuita National Park - Embark on a scenic 2-kilometer trail for a guided walk through lush secondary forest, offering a close encounter with Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity. Along the way, enjoy stunning landscapes and a variety of tropical flora and fauna.
The trail is renowned for its frog species, including the vibrant red dart frog (Oophaga pumilio), and frequent sightings of howler monkeys, white-faced capuchins, and both species of Costa Rican sloths (two- and three-toed). Bird enthusiasts can spot toucans, oropendolas, tanagers, hummingbirds, great kiskadees, and more. Squirrels, butterflies, and other fascinating creatures also inhabit this vibrant ecosystem.
- Cahuita - Enjoy a stop at a relaxed local restaurant where you can savor a delicious Caribbean-style lunch. Try traditional dishes like coconut rice and beans, grilled fish with lime, chicken in rich Caribbean sauce, or crispy patacones, all infused with regional flavors. Pair your meal with a fresh fruit juice or a cold local beer. Please note: lunch is not included in the tour price, and this stop is optional.

- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Entrance Fee to Jaguar Rescue Center and Cahuita National Park
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bilingual tour guide
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Entrance Fee to Jaguar Rescue Center and Cahuita National Park
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bilingual tour guide
- Lunch
- Lunch
This full-day excursion offers visits to two of the area’s premier attractions: the Jaguar Rescue Center and Cahuita National Park — an ideal blend of conservation, education, and nature exploration.
Jaguar Rescue Center Experience
Begin your journey at the esteemed Jaguar Rescue Center near Puerto Viejo. While it doesn’t host jaguars all year, the…
This full-day excursion offers visits to two of the area’s premier attractions: the Jaguar Rescue Center and Cahuita National Park — an ideal blend of conservation, education, and nature exploration.
Jaguar Rescue Center Experience
Begin your journey at the esteemed Jaguar Rescue Center near Puerto Viejo. While it doesn’t host jaguars all year, the center is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating a variety of local wildlife, such as:
· Sloths, monkeys, toucans, ocelots, parrots, and more
· Engaging guided tour with knowledgeable wildlife caretakers
· Discover animal rescue initiatives, rehabilitation, and rewilding efforts
Cahuita National Park Guided Walk
Then, proceed to Cahuita National Park, a coastal rainforest reserve renowned for its level trails, white-sand beaches, and rich wildlife.
· Relaxing walk along the beachside path
· Observe howler monkeys, capuchins, iguanas, raccoons, and sloths in their natural habitat
· Gain insights into local flora, fauna, and Afro-Caribbean culture from your guide
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.