Top 10 Sightseeing Tours in Carara, Province of San Jose

March 10, 2022 Vivienne Hutton

Discover the best top things to do in Carara, Costa Rica including Horseback riding Tarcóles, Carara National Park Birdwatching Private Guided Tour Experience. , Local Birdwatching Tours with Mauro , Private Birdwatching Tour and Photography , 10 in 1 Puntarenas Highlights tour, Private Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Tarcoles River Boat Tour at the Jungle, Carara National Park Tour, Crocodile Safari Expedition & Carara National Park. Private Tour, Helicopter Tour Over Rain Forest & Beaches 1 hour flight. Private Tour, Jungle & River ATV Exploration. Private Tour from San Jose.

1. Horseback riding Tarcóles

Original Canopy Tárcoles, Puente Tarcoles, Provincia de Puntarenas, Tarcoles, Costa Rica The Original Canopy Tour
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Besides the experience of life in a cattle ranch of 640 hectares. Hacienda Nosavar is also known for its natural beauty.

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Reviewed By willlY2498QH

We had a wonderful time with Walter and Vanessa. It was very safe and they were very friendly. Would definitely go back.

2. Carara National Park Birdwatching Private Guided Tour Experience.

Park Trail, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica Costa Rica Wáköö Tours
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Are you ready for birding in one of the best birding hotspots of Costa Rica? Carara National Park with their transitional forest offers an incredible diversity of flora and fauna where they converge species of dry and forest. It is considered from locals and visitor from around the world as one the best areas of Costa Rica for birding, on this tour, you will enjoy the vast bird fauna of Carara National Park area, with the help of our birdwatcher crew you will be able to spot, identify the different species like trogons, motmots, flycatchers, hummingbirds, and others as the day goes by. We will start our early in the morning with some strategical stops where our birding crew knows where to stop to give you interesting facts and key markings for recognition of birds and other fauna as well. This National park is the best area for any birdwatcher level from beginner to advance we will be happy to help in your birding expedition. Prepare your binoculars and book this tour now.

Inclusions: All pictures and videos taking with our spotting scope would be for free. , Licence Tour Guide by ICT (Costa Rican Tourism Chamber), Our Top of line Swarovski Crystals Scope , Bottled water, Typical Lunch of Costa Rica Casado (rice,beans,salad,pork,chicken,fish,vegetarian style), Fruit Snacks and Ice Tea

Exclusions: As bird watcher you have to bring your own Binoculars , Minimum for Booking is for 2 persons.

Reviewed By B9732MZsarac

Jason was a fantastic tour guide for this experience! He's very personable and fun. We got to see so many animals that we would not have been able to spot on our own. It was a great day!

3. Local Birdwatching Tours with Mauro

El Avion, Puntarenas Province, Aguirre, Costa Rica Official Guide Costa Rica
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We will visit a special place where emergent trees still exist and the animals got a balance in the ecosystem with enough resources. This place is home of more than 400 species of birds among those the second largest population of Scarlet Macaws in Costa Rica, Toucans, Motmots and the Antpitta such as examples. First, we will wake up early in the morning in order to pick up tourists at 5am in the hotel. Second, we will head to Carara National Park which opens at 7am where we will explore the main trails and spots inside the two different areas of the park to find and watch all the species possible during around 4 hours. After birding all the morning we will visit a costa rican homemade soda to have lunch and may go to another close spot around Tarcoles River before to come back to Manuel Antonio. There's also an option for those who want to know the local birds without driving long distances and it´s to explore the local hot spots that only local birders know and we know can be great

Inclusions: Private transportation, Optic equipment full HD scope. , Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch

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Reviewed By 978jennifera

We loved our tour with Mauro. It was wonderful to see Manuel Antonio with a private guide and he really took his time with us. Mauro is able to identify an incredible number of species of wildlife and discuss each one. He is also very knowledgeable regarding the history of the area, both as it relates to humans and wildlife. Everything I read said you really need a guide to be able fully enjoy the park and it’s true. Mauro found a Fer de Lance snake, deer, howlers, capuchins and three different sloths to name a few! We watched one sloth long enough to watch her finish eating a leaf and go to sleep. That would not have been possible without a private guide. He also provided us with a delicious meal afterwards, so we discovered a great restaurant too. Mauro is an amazing guide and I would definitely recommend him!

4. Private Birdwatching Tour and Photography

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I want to invite you to have a wonderful day with us, Discover the beauty of bird watching whether you are an amateur or a professional in the company of expert birding guides. Costa Rica is a favorite destination for bird watching enthusiasts. An eager disposition and readiness to spot some tropical birds and some great binoculars are all you need to see some of the most beautiful birds in the world in some of the most beautiful places in Costa Rica. Come prepared to encounter a colorful array of endemic and migratory birds like the Quetzal, black-bellied hummingbird, Trogons, Macaws and Toucans. All our groups are small

Inclusions: All our tour guides have a telescope, with which they can take closeups of the wildlife with the clients’ cell phones and as well our clients can use it to see wildlife in his natural habitat.

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Reviewed By joellegourvenierhlyd

Like everywhere in CR the people there were very nice and very helpful. Doing this activity make you fell and enjoy the Costa Rican nature.????

5. 10 in 1 Puntarenas Highlights tour

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With 18 years leading the best experiences we are the local experts and still with a big passion of showing the nicest sights of beautiful Costa Rica, we have earned the certificated of excellence by TripAdvisor since 2011 when they created it till now, the only agency in town with such an award. We ensure a personal experience on small group tours, wildlife interaction and deep inclusion to the rain forest ecosystem by profesional nature guides, premier transportation with a/c, wifi, large reclining seats and more, also we dont use more than 70% of the passengers capacity of our tour vans/coaches due our total satisfaction guarantee.

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By michaelkL7541KH

Odyssey was great. They treated our entire group top notch and helped us with everything. Many thanks to Diego!

6. Private Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Tarcoles River Boat Tour at the Jungle

Top Private Tours (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)
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Famous for its large American Crocodiles, the Tárcoles River forms the Northern border of Carara Biological. The reserve is full of crocodiles, scarlet macaws, Jesus Christ lizards, and over 120 species of birds.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Private tour

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7. Carara National Park Tour

Carara National Park Visitor Center, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica MVP Tours
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Best bird watching tours in Costa Rica with native guide to spot endemic species. Guides will be able to spot seasonal birds and wildlife, making this the best tour on your trip.

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8. Crocodile Safari Expedition & Carara National Park. Private Tour

Greenway Nature Day Tours

Your breath-taking, adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel and a relaxing private drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside. After 90 minutes’ drive from San Jose, you will arrive to Tarcoles River. The Tarcoles River is home to one of the world’s largest crocodile populations in the wild and they are very easy to admire during our 90 minutes boat tour. Get up-close with American crocodiles of all sizes, and observe an abundance of beautiful exotic birds! Enjoy spectacular rainforest scenery and cruise through dense mangrove forest canals. Spot jungle wildlife such as iguanas, lizards, and monkeys. After the tour, enjoy a delicious typical lunch and explore the souvenir store. Continuing our tour, a short drive to Carara National Park will allow us to get deep inside the rainforest in this unique ecosystem, where many beautiful wildlife species are common to see such as the Scarlet macaw, monkeys, snakes, armadillos and more.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Private naturalist tour guide

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Reviewed By vivian_CR14

It was an amazing experience, I went with my parents and they loved the tour It consists of a wagon that goes through the Tarcolitos river, with the birds singing, and diferent trees and plants. The customer service is great, and the walk thru Santa Lucía's village is an unforgettable experience.

9. Helicopter Tour Over Rain Forest & Beaches 1 hour flight. Private Tour

Greenway Nature Day Tours

Have the best experience of your trip to San Jose, Costa Rica, taking this unique and beautiful private Helicopter Tour over the Rainforest, Rivers and Beaches of the Pacific Coast. This flight takes you over the Tilarán Mountain Range. You'll see the Pacific Coast and Tarcoles River, with its huge crocodiles near the bridge and river mouth. This flight covers 80 miles. From 1200 feet above the ground you get a great birds eye view of the surrounding area which will include areas of farmland and rainforest. We can accommodate 2-4-6 passengers at a time. Make sure to bring your camera for some great photo opportunities. We offer headsets to communicate with each other and the pilot will provide an informative narration of the flight, that will last about 1 hour.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Private Helicopter and Pilot just for you

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Reviewed By vivian_CR14

It was an amazing experience, I went with my parents and they loved the tour It consists of a wagon that goes through the Tarcolitos river, with the birds singing, and diferent trees and plants. The customer service is great, and the walk thru Santa Lucía's village is an unforgettable experience.

10. Jungle & River ATV Exploration. Private Tour from San Jose

Greenway Nature Day Tours

Your breath-taking, adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel and a relaxing private drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside on an air-conditioned transportation and recent model deluxe vehicle or mini bus. You will be heading to the Central Pacific Coast to Tarcoles River. In our adventure center, before you begin your journey, you will receive instructions and then take a test run on our specially designed private track. From here on, your guide will lead you along the jungle trails, Teak plantations, 14 crossing rivers sometimes-bumpy, dirt paths real rainforest, viewpoints and 2 different beaches. If weather allowing, you can take a quick swim at Bochinche Beach, a pristine and almost private beach where we will have a break. During the tour, your guide will provide bottled water, and at the end of this Costa Rica ATV adventure, we will greet you with fresh tropical fruits. The driving time and ATV tour last 2 hours.After the tour, enjoy a delicious lunch

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, ATV, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Fuel surcharge, Private Guide

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Reviewed By vivian_CR14

It was an amazing experience, I went with my parents and they loved the tour It consists of a wagon that goes through the Tarcolitos river, with the birds singing, and diferent trees and plants. The customer service is great, and the walk thru Santa Lucía's village is an unforgettable experience.

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