Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Look for mosses, layered vegetation and forest birds on designated reserve trails. Check reservations directly.
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Explore Costa Rica with Pico and Tati through beaches, forest trails, historic landmarks and local traditions. Every place offers a chance to notice something new and ask a question together.
Find cultural experiences, wildlife habitats and outdoor adventures to share as a family. Use the filters below to follow your interests and discover places that inspire you to explore, learn and protect.
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The Children’s Eternal Rainforest Story
The Children’s Eternal Rainforest connects conservation with support from children and communities. Learn about its wider protected landscape through its own interpretation, and choose the specific visitor sector carefully rather than assuming all entrances are near one another.
Damas Mangrove Outing
A separate guided excursion near Quepos introduces tidal channels and mangrove roots around Damas. Departure times and routes depend on the tide. Confirm the meeting point, flotation equipment and suitability for your group, and avoid touching or feeding wildlife.
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.
Juan Castro Blanco National Park
Discover upland forests and water-source conservation. Arrange access through an authorized visitor sector.
Ostional National Wildlife Refuge
Discover a protected nesting coastline. Turtle viewing must follow refuge rules and local guide requirements.
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.
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.
Gandoca Lagoon
Discover wetland scenery within the refuge through an authorized local outing. Respect wildlife and community access.
Playa Ostional
Nearby Ostional is a sea-turtle nesting beach in Santa Cruz canton. Olive ridley turtles sometimes arrive in large nesting events called arribadas. These follow nature’s timing, so arrange visits through current refuge guidance rather than expecting a guaranteed sighting.
Rainmaker Conservation Park
Rainmaker is a separate forest excursion outside Quepos, with trails, suspension bridges and water features. Arrange transport and check current access with the operator. Choose a route for your group’s abilities and recent weather rather than assuming every trail is suitable.
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.