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San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees

San José · Central Valley & San José

San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees

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About this experience

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

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Getting there

Meets at

Please meet across the street from Ondina Café & Restaurant (not inside). Your guide will wear an “Oropopo Experience” T-shirt and carry a telescope. *You’re welcome to bring a small backpack or personal bag, but we’re unable to store large suitcases.*

Where

Universidad de Costa Rica

What you'll do

  1. 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

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What's included

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
  • Closed-toe shoes
2 more exclusions
  • Water
  • sunscreen or insect repellent

Good to know

  • Easy physical level
  • Public transport nearby

Guided in en, es.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No luggage storage

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

The operator may cancel for poor weather, with a full refund or reschedule.

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