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		<title>Cocodrile Safari</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[25 miles from the pier is located the famous Tarcoles River, nearly centrally located on the west coast of Costa Rica, is the best place to see huge American Crocodiles, Boat-billed Heron, Magnificent Frigatebirds, Brown Pelicans, Jesus Christ Lizards and more.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>JUNGLE RIVER TOUR &amp; JACO BEACH TOWN</h2>
<p>25 miles from the pier is located the famous Tarcoles River, nearly centrally located on the west coast of Costa Rica, is the best place to see huge American Crocodiles, Boat-billed Heron, Magnificent Frigatebirds, Brown Pelicans, Jesus Christ Lizards and more.</p>
<p>You will seat in a custom &#8211; built, flat bottom river boat, with a naturalist tour guide for at least 2 ½ hours, he will explain you everything you see on the river.</p>
<p>Is a perfect tour for those who really loves nature, and then after this we will take you to the ¨Jaco Beach Town ¨ is located 25 minutes on a good paved road to the Hotel Copacabana, beach from property, where you will have a Costa Rica typical meal, after lunch there will be a proximally 1 hour for relax and to enjoy the beach.</p>
<p>Then back to the pier.</p>
<p>Price: $95.00</p>

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		<title>Monteverde Skywalk and Skytrek</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:55:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST From the port to Monteverde cloud forest, we are going to take the Pan American Highway , but only for about 30 minutes then we are going to take a notoriously rough road, which has undoubtedly preserved the isolation and charm of Monteverde. 2 hours. This is cloud forest, in a cloud<a href="http://www.2visitcostarica.com/shore-excursions/monteverde-skywalk-and-skytrek/">&#160;&#160;[ Read More ]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST</h2>
<p>From the port to Monteverde cloud forest, we are going to take the Pan American Highway , but only for about 30 minutes then we are going to take a notoriously rough road, which has undoubtedly preserved the isolation and charm of Monteverde. 2 hours.</p>
<p>This is cloud forest, in a cloud forest, its not rain, but be prepared you&#8217;re feeling but literally the undersides of clouds resting directly on the hilltops. Here there is a whole different world of flora and fauna.</p>
<p>The town is Santa Elena, very small but with all the facilities, English is widely spoken.</p>
<p>At the adventure center of the SKYTREK, the zip lines is a secure system of trails allow you to fly through the forest canopy. A long, high suspended bridge offers an up-close view into the heart of the forest, and observation platform high above the canopy offers a view never experienced: the top of the forest, with 360 degrees.</p>
<p>When you finish the SKYTREK (zip line), we are going to do a SKYWALK a suspension bridges crosses deep canyons and passes through the tropical cloud forest canopy. Bridges span nearly a mile through the forest.</p>
<p>Then be prepared for a Costa Rican Typical meal at the adventure center.</p>
<p>After the meal back to the pier.</p>
<p>Tours includes: Round trip transportation, bilingual naturalist tour guide, entrances fees to the attractions, typical lunch.</p>
<p>What to bring: Camera, Walking shoes, light jacket.</p>
<p>Price: $110.00</p>

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		<title>Carara National Park</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:54:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[25 miles south east of Puntarenas along the paved coastal highway to Quepos lies Carara National Park, has a surface of 4700 hectares or 11600 acres is mostly primary forest on the coastal shelf and in the low foothills &#8211; and was created in April 1978, Carara is located in a transition zone between the<a href="http://www.2visitcostarica.com/shore-excursions/carara-national-park/">&#160;&#160;[ Read More ]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>25 miles south east of Puntarenas along the paved coastal highway to Quepos lies Carara National Park, has a surface of 4700 hectares or 11600 acres is mostly primary forest on the coastal shelf and in the low foothills &#8211; and was created in April 1978, Carara is located in a transition zone between the Dry forest and the Rain forest in Costa Rica. This National Park is one of the beneficiaries of Costa Rica &#8216;s position between North and South America an abundance of wildlife flows into this transition zone.</p>
<p>Before reaching the National Park, we are going to make a stop at the Tarcoles Bridge to study the edges of the river for any movement, what it looks to be a sandbar may well be a huge crocodile enjoying the sun.</p>
<p>Then at the National Park we are going to take one of the trails. And start to walk, if the canopy begins to shudder and shake, we have probably been overtaken by a group of white faced monkeys, who normally swing through the dates trees, gobbling fruits and shaking the trees as they go. Scarlet Macaws and Mealy Parrots screeched overhead in trees too.</p>
<p>Things fall, and terrestrials animals follow along the ground, foraging. Wait quietly, and you might spot and agoutis, armadillo, peccary crossing the trail, keep and eye on the trail and we will see leaf-cuter ants carrying their harvest.</p>
<p>Scaly-breasted Humming birds are very common and their habit of sitting for long periods of time than other hummers makes them fairly easy to observe. Antbirds are specially abundant and tame in the undergrowth beside the trail.</p>
<p>Beautiful heliconias, hanging in clusters that appear like blood-drenched spearheads and many other things you&#8217;re guide will show you as you keep going.</p>
<p>We will have the opportunity to walk at this beautiful National Park Carara for at least 2 1/2 , and then we will transfer you to the beach town ¨Jaco beach¨, 25 minutes from the Park to the Hotel Copacabana, beach from property, were you will have a Costa Rica typical meal, after lunch there will be 2 hours for relax and to enjoy the beach.</p>
<p>Then back to the pier.</p>
<p>Price: $ 75.00</p>
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		<title>San Jose city tour</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:53:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Costa Rica has come to be hailed as a superb Central America travel destination, bursting as it is with dramatic volcanoes, beautiful beaches, and unexplored rain forest. PURA VIDA is the famous phrase in Costa Rica, literally means Pure Life or Good Life, San José de Capital, is a 2 hours from the pier on<a href="http://www.2visitcostarica.com/shore-excursions/san-jose-city-tour/">&#160;&#160;[ Read More ]</a>]]></description>
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Costa Rica has come to be hailed as a superb Central America travel destination, bursting as it is with dramatic volcanoes, beautiful beaches, and unexplored rain forest.</p>
<p>PURA VIDA is the famous phrase in Costa Rica, literally means Pure Life or Good Life, San José de Capital, is a 2 hours from the pier on the way to San José, we will cross, the central mountain range to get into the central valley were the capital is located, when we get to San José we are going to start with a visit, to la Sabana Area (residential area), and then we take the second avenue or Paseo Colón straight to the downtown we are going to stop at the Plaza the la Cultura, the heart of the city, an excellent place to get a feeling for Costa Rican Pura Vida. The plaza around is where some vendors sell everything, hammocks, T-shirts, lottery tickets.</p>
<p>Also here is located the spectacular Teatro Nacional, the pride of San José you will get inside with you&#8217;re tour guide and walk around. This beautiful building designed in the style of the opera the old Paris opera, the theatre is where President Kennedy met with the conference of Central American Presidents in March 1963, a few months before his assassination.</p>
<p>After this we walk six bocks throw the central avenue to the National Museum . The fortress was built around 1870 as the headquarters for the Costa Rican Army, was converted in 1948 the year the army was abolished, into the National Museum .</p>
<p>With you&#8217;re tour guide you will receive information of the pre-Columbian treasures from the Americas such as stones for grinding, ceremonial pots, objects of jade, gold figures, stone balls from unknown culture almost perfectly shaped and carved without metal tools. And history of the Costa Rican people.</p>
<p>Then we move to the Town of Moravia a suburb of San José, is the best place in town for shopping souvenirs ¨las Calles de las Artesanias¨ check out you will find here decorative plates, Bri-Bri, arts and crafts, dolls, jewellery, masks, sports bags and hundred other original items.</p>
<p>After this back to the pier</p>
<p>Tour includes: Round trip transportation, bilingual naturalist tour guide, entrances fees to the attractions, typical lunch.</p>
<p>What&#8217;s to bring: Camera, walking shoes, hat.</p>
<p>Price: $85.00</p>
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		<title>Poas Volcano &amp; Sarchi</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[POAS VOLCANO AND SARCHI ARTISAN TOWN Poas volcano is just 2 hours from the pier, is home to one of the world&#8217;s most easily accessible active volcanos, with history of eruptions, Poas´s last eruption was in 1967, but this mammoth volcano&#8217;s caldera, 1 mile wide, has active fumaroles up to 984 feet deep. Poas has<a href="http://www.2visitcostarica.com/shore-excursions/poas-volcano-sarchi/">&#160;&#160;[ Read More ]</a>]]></description>
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<p>POAS VOLCANO AND SARCHI ARTISAN TOWN</p></div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Poas volcano is just 2 hours from the pier, is home to one of the world&#8217;s most easily accessible active volcanos, with history of eruptions, Poas´s last eruption was in 1967, but this mammoth volcano&#8217;s caldera, 1 mile wide, has active fumaroles up to 984 feet deep. Poas has blasted out three craters in its lifetime, and due to the more or less constant volcanic activity, the appearance of the main crater changes regularly, filled with milky gray water from which sulphurous gases waft and broil. Poas is also home to a rare version of cloud forest called dwarf. Also Poas squirrel is unique to this region.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">After this 30 minutes drive we will take you to the small town of Grecia . Las Mercedes Church , constructed in 1892 of metal plates shipped from Europe, is one of Costa Rica &#8216;s prettiest houses of worship. (Stop for pictures).then we continue to the arts- and craft town of Sarchi . Sarhi ox-cart was first produce by local families for the immigrant settlers who arrived at the beginning of the twentieth century to run the coffee plantations. Shops here are filled to the doorways with woodcrafts, such as rocking chairs, desks, polished bowls and plates, but the most noticeable are the display of brilliantly painted oxcarts. Ranging in size from three inches long replicas to the full sized real thing, are now often viewed as folkloric art and used as decorative pieces, some modified as home bars.</div>
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<div id="_mcePaste">Price: $80.00</div>
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		<title>Turubari Aerial Tram</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The tram was designed, built and guaranteed by the French company POMA Galski, a world leader in this type of attraction. This tram is known as the Hummingbird Model, and it is 620 meters long, reaching a maximum height of 80 meters. Eight gondolas with a capacity of six persons and 480 kilos make the<a href="http://www.2visitcostarica.com/shore-excursions/turubari-aerial-tram/">&#160;&#160;[ Read More ]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="_mcePaste">The tram was designed, built and guaranteed by the French company POMA Galski, a world leader in this type of attraction. This tram is known as the Hummingbird Model, and it is 620 meters long, reaching a maximum height of 80 meters. Eight gondolas with a capacity of six persons and 480 kilos make the entire trip in 20 minutes. The tram has the ability to move up to 200 persons per hour. Each cabin has its own automatic opening and closing system that guarantees visitors’ safety. Completely enclosed, the gondolas offer large windows that open to panoramic views throughout the voyage. You can see the entire tropical garden, the surrounding areas and the Rio Grande de Tarcoles, which is one of the largest watersheds in Costa Rica and is recognized both nationally and internationally for its large crocodile population (crocodrilus acutus). The TURU-BA RI tram is fed by a three-partelectrical system. Given the possibility that a blackout could occur, an alternate energy source uses a second diesel motor that ensures continuity of service. Additionally, the tram boasts a specialized rescue system that consists of specially designed devices. Our operators were trained by POMA.</div>
<p>TURU BA-RI AERIAL TRAM:The tram was designed, built and guaranteed by the French company POMA Galski, a world leader in this type of attraction. This tram is known as the Hummingbird Model, and it is 620 meters long, reaching a maximum height of 80 meters. Eight gondolas with a capacity of six persons and 480 kilos make the entire trip in 20 minutes. The tram has the ability to move up to 200 persons per hour. Each cabin has its own automatic opening and closing system that guarantees visitors’ safety. Completely enclosed, the gondolas offer large windows that open to panoramic views throughout the voyage. You can see the entire tropical garden, the surrounding areas and the Rio Grande de Tarcoles, which is one of the largest watersheds in Costa Rica and is recognized both nationally and internationally for its large crocodile population (crocodrilus acutus). The TURU-BA RI tram is fed by a three-partelectrical system. Given the possibility that a blackout could occur, an alternate energy source uses a second diesel motor that ensures continuity of service. Additionally, the tram boasts a specialized rescue system that consists of specially designed devices. Our operators were trained by POMA.</p>
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		<title>Horseback Riding</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[TROPICALGARDEN HORSEBACK RIDE: Measuring 8,335 feet and lasting between 45 minutes and one tour, this is a great alternative for those who like unite ecology with adventure. During this trip, guides will offer an expert interpretation of everything observed during the journey. For example, they’ll point out the differences in forests according to the level<a href="http://www.2visitcostarica.com/shore-excursions/horseback-riding-2/">&#160;&#160;[ Read More ]</a>]]></description>
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<div id="_mcePaste">TROPICALGARDEN HORSEBACK RIDE:</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Measuring 8,335 feet and lasting between 45 minutes and one tour, this is a great alternative for those who like unite ecology with adventure. During this trip, guides will offer an expert interpretation of everything observed during the journey. For example, they’ll point out the differences in forests according to the level of plant development, as well as general explanations about the flora and fauna that can be observed. It is important to mention that even children can participate in this tour as our horses are trained to offer the safety, peace of mind and comfort that our guests deserve.</div>
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<div>TURU-BARI</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Tropical Park (Turu-ba ri means “River of the Moon&#8221; in the Huetar dialect) is a theme park aimed at adventure and ecological tourism. It opened on April 15, 2003, and currently covers 583 acres of land, of which 247 acres consist of the tropical garden. Beautiful scenery surrounds it. The park is bordered by the Rio Grande del Tarcoles on the northeast, and the Turrubares Hills and Carara National Park to the southeast. The Gulf of Nicoya lies to the west, and you can actually see the ocean from the highest point in the park.</div>
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<div>TURU-BARI’S</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">pristine setting is the perfect place for visitors to learn about Costa Rica’s natural history, discover our ancestor’s lifestyle, have a true adventure experience or just enjoy some remarkable scenery. You’ll have an entertaining, unforgettable day, and at the same time you’ll learn more about Costa Rica’s rich tropical biology and culture. The park’s entrance is located on the property’s highest point, and visitors can enjoy a spectacular view of the surrounding transition forest. Access to the tropical garden is by an aerial tram, which began to operate on July 26th, 2003.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">For more than 15 years, this property was used to raise dual-purpose cattle (mainly for meat) and for agriculture (mainly mangos, papaya, oranges, sugar cane and corn). In 1997, a decision was made to change this focus and instead develop a sustainable tourism project which would help preserve our planet and bring socioeconomic benefits to a low-income community.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">The project began with a massive reforestation effort that included planting over 45,000 trees, generating flowers and fruits that attracted birds, pollinators and many other animals. It’s worth mentioning that during the reforestation process, the species of trees found here were not introduced into the forest. Rather, they were reincorporated into their natural habitat by selecting species that lived in the two patches of existing forest in the park. This, together with the various botanical collections and the huge amount of ornamental plants spread out throughout the grounds; give a grand total of more than 70,000 plants that today comprise TURU-BA RI Tropical Park.</div>
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		<title>Canopy Tour</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our canopy tour boasts two options. The first is called the TURU BA-RI canopy and is 4,910 feet long, spread out over 7 cables, 12 platforms and one tower. It lasts approximately one hour. The second option is for more daring individuals. The PURE ADRENALINE CANOPY is 7,490 feet long, spread over 13 cables, 21<a href="http://www.2visitcostarica.com/shore-excursions/canopy-tour/">&#160;&#160;[ Read More ]</a>]]></description>
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<p>Our canopy tour boasts two options. The first is called the</p></div>
<div>TURU BA-RI</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">canopy and is 4,910 feet long, spread out over 7 cables, 12 platforms and one tower. It lasts approximately one hour. The second option is for more daring individuals. The</div>
<div>PURE ADRENALINE CANOPY</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">is 7,490 feet long, spread over 13 cables, 21 platforms and 2 towers. In this option, visitors will have the option to perform a 65 feet high rappel. The entire tour takes about two hours. Whichever of the two options that our visitors prefer, they will have the opportunity to walk along three hanging bridges and several trails in the mountain. The tours finish in our garden after running the last cable, which measures 2,135 feet long. It is important to repeat that these adventures have been designed with safety in mind. As such, our guides are highly trained in this type of activity. Additionally, the canopy’s structure has a special kind of braking system which allows braking without any effort from the visitor; the guides can do it for him/her. All of the above make the Turu Ba-Ri canopy tour the longest and safest one for adrenaline and adventure lovers. Visitors will have an unforgettable experience under the strictest safety and quality guidelines. The time it takes to do the tour varies according to the number of people who do it. We can handle groups of up to 30 persons.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Price: $ 80.00</div>
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		<title>Sportfishing Tour</title>
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				<category><![CDATA[Puerto Caldera]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[¨CATCH &#38; RELEASE¨ MARLIN-SAILFISH-ROOSTERFISH-TUNA-DORADO-SNAPPER-SNOOK Hook your own fish. We can show you how. We have everything you need aboard, so let&#8217;s go fishing. We follow the fish, working the waters of Nicoya Gulf . Our 44-ft Striker yacht is one of the most comfortable fishing yachts in Costa Rica . The &#8220;Resourceful&#8221; is professionally equipped<a href="http://www.2visitcostarica.com/shore-excursions/sportfishing-tour/">&#160;&#160;[ Read More ]</a>]]></description>
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<p>¨CATCH &amp; RELEASE¨</p></div>
<div id="_mcePaste">MARLIN-SAILFISH-ROOSTERFISH-TUNA-DORADO-SNAPPER-SNOOK</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Hook your own fish. We can show you how. We have everything you need aboard, so let&#8217;s go fishing. We follow the fish, working the waters of Nicoya Gulf .</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Our 44-ft Striker yacht is one of the most comfortable fishing yachts in Costa Rica . The &#8220;Resourceful&#8221; is professionally equipped with a full complement of electronics, Penn International reels, the finest rods &amp; tackle, and a dedicated, experienced crew.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Charter includes custom, professional bilingual captains, tournament grade tackle (including fly fishing equipment), bait, lunch and beverages.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">The sea is perfectly calm and the amount of free jumping sails is amazing!</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">We are only an hour from the pier, so we can pick you up, transfer to La Marina Los Sueños, go fishing and then back to the pier.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Price: $300.00 MIN 4 PAX</div>
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		<title>Horseback riding</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:44:19 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Puerto Limon]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cedar Valley is a private reserve located in the water shed of Banano river with an area of 150 hectares dedicated to preserve the Tropical Rainforest. The water shed of Banano River is very important for our province, because with the water shed of Bananito river supply drinking water to the port of Limon and<a href="http://www.2visitcostarica.com/shore-excursions/horseback-riding/">&#160;&#160;[ Read More ]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="_mcePaste">Cedar Valley is a private reserve located in the water shed of Banano river with an area of 150 hectares dedicated to preserve the Tropical Rainforest.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">The water shed of Banano River is very important for our province, because with the water shed of Bananito river supply drinking water to the port of Limon and some communities of the district of Matama. The port of Limon is the most important port city of Costa Rica and to maintain its development, the protection of its water sources is fundamental. Together Banano and Bananito rivers supply water for more than 70000 persons.</div>
<div>The high parts of these water sheds have forests under governmental protection which are: protected zone of Banano river, the water recharge zone of Bananito river and private reserves such as Cedar Valley Ranch. All of these have a big diversity of plants and animals among them these are some species in danger of of extinction, as well as endemic species which means that are autochthonic from the area and unique in the world.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Besides their function as water reservoirs for the province of Limon and their well known recognized ecological value, the forests of these watersheds help mitigate waterfloods in the  low lands and have a big touristic potential for its natural beauty.</div>
<div>History:</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">We are a family that had the chance to purchase a piece of land of 150 hectares and the Banana river banks, the enchantment that caused the natural beauty of the river gave us the idea of transforming the property in a natural refugee for the conservation of two very particular species of frogs that live in the area and that give benefits to all the natural environment that is located there.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">The two frog species are: the red frog Dendrovatos pumilios and the green frog Dendrovatos Auratus  wich are both unique in the world, endemic from the area.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">In our shelter it is possible to appreciate a big amount of birds like: Montezuma oropendula, blue -hooded parrot, Bobo Chizo , Colibri Pechiazu l, Tragon , Green king fisher, Curre negro , Mosquetero Coludo , Sargentos, Toucans and pavas. Monkeys like the mantled howler monkey and the white troated capuchin; insects like the ants (cutter leave ants), bullet ants enfilas spider and dragonfly . With luck the turist will be able to see animals like: armadillo, spotted cavy, raccoon, guatusa, squirrell, three and two toed sloth, zorro de balsa and white tail deer.</div>
<div>The tourist will also be able to get to know a variety of trees among the most common species are : Cedro macho, Gavilan , Ceiba, Javillo, Pilon and Indio Desnudo and some plant like: orquids, bromelias and other types of epifit plants.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Due to the beauty of this place, the Pinto family that came here 30 years ago, wish that many people can see the place and enjoy the unforgettable experience of entering and  having a close encounter with the beauty of the rainforest, you will feel an incredible energy that when you enter in it and see with your own eyes the diversity of flora and fauna from the place.</div>
<div>That is where Cedar Valley Ranch was born as a place where all tourist that arrives or comes through the city of Port Limon should be able to transport himself to an unforgettable experience.</div>
<div>In the Cedar Valley Ranch we have created three ways of living the experience to see the natural shelter :</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Horseback ridding tour.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Jitney Tour or Wagon Experience</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Hiking tour through the forest.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Horseback Ridding Tour</div>
<div>It&#8217;s a very nice adventure where you can admire the natural scenary that surrounds the tour path. You will be able to ride your horse along a small river and river bank, rainforest trails going up the  mountains and enjoy the scenary that our view point offers. Also you will be able to meet the hundreds of frogs that live in our shelter, that distinguishes for its numerous population that it has. Entering the forest riding a horse is an adventure you will never forget.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Recommendations : long pants, close shoes, rain jacket in case of rain.</div>
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