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Spend a day from Guanacaste chasing sloths, toucans and colorful frogs, capped by a swim beneath Llanos de Cortez waterfall and a hot Tico lunch. Guided by a naturalist, this private tour combines easy hiking with high chances of wild wildlife sightings.
Spend a day from Guanacaste chasing sloths, toucans and colorful frogs, capped by a swim beneath Llanos de Cortez waterfall and a hot Tico lunch. Guided by a naturalist, this private tour combines easy hiking with high chances of wild wildlife sightings.
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Operated by Bill Beard Costa Rica · Bagaces, Guanacaste
You arrive before the crowd: humid air, a low chorus of bird calls, and the steady rush of water a short walk away. The path drops through dry forest that softens into green; the Llanos de Cortez reveals itself as a broad curtain spilling into a wide, swim-ready pool. Your guide pauses, scans the canopy, and points—there, a slow-moving sloth wrapped like an old rope in a tree, eyes deliberate as the forest breathes around it.
moderate.
6–8 hours.
Suitable for average fitness; able to handle short, uneven uphill and downhill sections and some rock scrambling.
Guides target known habitats and the tour offers a strong chance to see sloths, monkeys and many birds, but sightings aren’t guaranteed—wild animals are unpredictable.
Yes; Llanos de Cortez has a wide, usually calm pool suitable for swimming, though you should avoid slippery edges and follow your guide’s advice.
Pickup and drop-off are included for selected hotels in Playa Hermosa, Playas del Coco, Playa Ocotal, Playa Flamingo and Playa Tamarindo; confirm at booking if you’re outside these areas.
Children are welcome but not recommended for those aged 2 and under; minors must be accompanied by an adult and follow safety guidance on trails and near the pool.
The area sits on old lava and river terraces near historic cattle roads; ranching shaped the local settlement pattern and many trails follow old farm tracks.
This region benefits from low-impact tourism and local guide stewardship; visitors should stay on trails, pack out trash, and avoid feeding or touching wildlife to reduce human impact.
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