Day tours from Guanacaste

El Viejo Wetlands

Price per person

$135

Departure place

Guanacaste hotels

Departure time

Between 7:00 a.m. and 7:45 a.m.

Tour duration

2 hours on the River

Difficulty

Suitable for all ages

Nature and culture at El Viejo Wetlands

Our Hacienda El Viejo Wetlands Tour is the perfect getaway to a new experience.

The Hacienda El Viejo Wetlands is located at Guanacaste province, which is at the northwest of the country. Also, this is a large private wildlife reserve that borders the Palo Verde National Park.

First, we will get to the estate, which owns a beautiful house called La Casona, with a gorgeous entrance decorated with an ancient fountain. Here, as a welcoming, you will enjoy a buffet of diverse tropical fruits. Also, we will offer coffee or tea.

In the meantime, you can relax at the large courtyard and enjoy the radiant view of the tropical dry forest. In addition, you will get to see one of the largest sugar cane plantations, part of Hacienda El Viejo.

Furthermore, you will have the chance to know about La Casona estate, a small museum that was owned by Costarrican and Nicaraguan aristocrats. Because of this, the place holds a lot of history, culture and tradition.

After that, we will take a small walk to get to our boat tour, down to the Tempisque River. During this ride, you will have the chance to spot countless tropical species of plants and birds through a fascinating journey.

The Tempisque River is home to a very large number of migratory birds in Central America. Given that, you will see in the ponds big gatherings of birds, like herons and especially ducks.

Moreover, our Hacienda El Viejo Wetlands Tour will let you have a privileged close view of the stunning jabiru. This particular bird is the largest stork in Costa Rica.

Above all, this bird looks for the Tempisque Valley and River for survival. In other words, the jabiru are a very rare species due to its endangered status.

On the boat trip, you will enjoy a variety of bids, as well as reptiles, such as crocodiles and iguanas. Therefore, you will get a really nice close up view of those big crocodile in low tide.

This is a unique opportunity to see this big animals at a very close and safe distance in their own natural domain. In conclusion, this the best choice to an unforgettable experience in the wild tropical dry forest!

Notes to consider for El Viejo Wetlands Tour

  • Pick up place may vary depending on your hotel location.
  • Departure time may vary depending on your hotel location.
  • Tour Duration is a close approximate.

Highlights

Learn and enjoy about a unique ecosystem

Inclusions

Private transportation

Naturalist Guide

2 hour Boat Tour

Lunch

What to bring

Camera

Hat

Insect repellent

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