Spend a full day in Bijagua searching for sloths, toucans and frogs on easy rainforest trails, then cool off beneath the wide cascade of Llanos de Cortés. Includes a bilingual guide, lunch, and a coffee-and-chocolate tasting.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
Morning light filters through a low rainforest canopy as a small group follows a bilingual naturalist who pauses, hand raised — a slow-moving sloth dangling like a private exhibit among the leaves. The guide trains binoculars and a spotting scope on distant branches; toucans call from the emergent layer while frogs answer closer to the forest floor.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short, easy hikes on uneven terrain and brief standing/spotting periods
Wildlife
History
The Bijagua area sits near historical coffee- and cocoa-producing lands and lies within forest corridors that have been conserved to protect watershed function around the Tenorio volcanic region.
Conservation
Guides emphasize Leave No Trace practices—staying on trails, not feeding wildlife, and using refillable bottles helps reduce impact on sensitive rainforest ecosystems.
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Bring binoculars
Binoculars or a spotting scope improve distant wildlife viewing—guides use scopes but personal optics let you scan independently.
Prepare for mud
Trails can be slippery in the wet season—sturdy, treaded shoes and quick-dry socks reduce discomfort.
Hydrate and snack
Carry a refillable water bottle (a bottle is provided, but extra water and light snacks help on warm days).
Respect wildlife distance
Keep quiet, avoid touching or feeding animals, and follow the guide's instructions to protect sensitive species like sloths and frogs.
Water bottle
Hydration is essential—refillable bottles reduce waste and are practical during the day.
Sturdy walking shoes
Good tread and ankle support help on muddy, uneven rainforest trails.
Light rain jacket
Protects from sudden tropical showers, keeps you comfortable during wet-season hikes.
summer
Binoculars
Helps spot sloths and canopy birds at distance; guides may provide spotting scopes.