On a permitted forest route, search for leaf shapes, water droplets and roots. Draw what you notice and leave plants, fungi and small animals where they belong.
Tortuguero Forest Walk
A permitted forest route can become a listening adventure. Compare sounds, leaf shapes and signs of water, staying on the route and following local wildlife guidance.
Tortuguero Wetland Birds
Look for birds from an authorized path or guided water route. Ask how different beaks and legs help birds use wetland habitats, and observe without feeding or attracting them.
Cahuita National Park Outing
Cahuita is a separate outing north of Puerto Viejo. Its protected coastal landscape connects forest and sea; confirm entrance arrangements and trail conditions before visiting.
Tortuguero National Park
This protected area conserves forest, wetlands and important sea turtle nesting habitat. Check current visitor arrangements and explore only authorized routes and sectors.
Tortuguero Nesting Beach
The Caribbean shoreline is important nesting habitat for sea turtles. Sightings are never guaranteed. Follow current authorized-guide, lighting and access rules, and never approach nesting turtles independently.
Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge
The refuge protects coastal and forest habitats in the southern Caribbean. Choose an authorized visitor route, follow current local guidance and observe animals from a distance.
Quepos
Quepos brings everyday coastal life into a visit to the Central Pacific. Walk a public waterfront, discover market ingredients and notice the boats that connect the town with the sea. Nearby Manuel Antonio and separate forest or mangrove outings add different ways to explore.
Puntarenas — City
Puntarenas city invites families to slow down beside the Gulf of Nicoya. Explore its public waterfront, notice the working port from permitted spaces and discover local stories through food, architecture and marine learning.
Monteverde
Monteverde invites families to look into the layers of a living forest. Mist, leaves and bird calls create a different rhythm from the coast, while nearby Santa Elena provides a base for learning about the area’s communities and conservation.