Nature Immersion Tours Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a beautiful tropical country bursting with colorful, exotic flora and fauna. The country poses distinct climates, known as microclimates, which offer a diverse range of plants and animals. From the tops of the cloud forest to the lowland jungles, you’ll be amazed at all the wonderful nature of Costa Rica. The best way to experience all of this is by booking a Costa Rica nature tour!
Tropical Flora & Fauna
Despite being a rather small country, Costa Rica contains around 5% of the entire world’s biodiversity. Costa Rica is home to wetlands, rainforests, cloud forests, volcanic zones, mangroves, rich marine life, and more. These distinct climates are host to millions of plant and animal species. Your visit to Costa Rica will be alive with the color, sounds, sights, and smells of nature.
Safety First
The nature of Costa Rica is well protected. More than a quarter of all land in Costa Rica is protected. These national parks and reserves are incredibly wild! You will find nature in its most raw form. While incredibly beautiful and breathtaking, wild nature also presents certain dangers. We recommend booking a guide anytime you are visiting a national park. Not only are you guaranteed to see more species than you would if you went without a guide, but your guide can also easily alert you to the dangers of the nature around you. Creatures to be on the lookout for include poisonous snakes and frogs, spiders, and scorpions. Never touch wild animals!
Nature Tours
Are you hoping to see nature up close and personal on your trip? In Jaco, there are various Costa Rica nature tours that you can book! A monkey tour is a fun experience for the whole family. Kids love monkeys and getting up close and personal with these beloved creatures is a memorable experience. Those that are brave will enjoy the crocodile tour, where you can cruise through the Tarcoles River to get close to the monstrous river beasts. Bird lovers should be sure to book bird-watching tours during their stay. Other fun nature tours include night nature walks, waterfall excursions, and rainforest hikes.
Self Guided Experiences
If you would rather experience nature at your own pace, there are plenty of places in Jaco where you can take a self-guided tour. Miro Mountain is a popular hike through the forested mountains that rise above the south end of town. If you’re lucky, you will encounter toucans, scarlet macaws, capuchin monkeys, sloths, poison dart frogs, and more. At the end of the path, you’ll come to an abandoned hotel covered in graffiti and art that overlooks the ocean below, a famous lookout spot in Jaco.
Make Minimal Impact
It is important to remember to respect the plant and animal species of Costa Rica when you are visiting. An appreciation for nature includes respect—please do not litter while you are here! Be sure to only leave your footprints behind.