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Combine two hours of jungle mountain biking with a one-hour eco-boat tour on the Tarcoles River to see crocodiles, scarlet macaws and howler monkeys. This half-day shore excursion pairs adrenaline and wildlife viewing close to Puntarenas and Jaco.
Combine two hours of jungle mountain biking with a one-hour eco-boat tour on the Tarcoles River to see crocodiles, scarlet macaws and howler monkeys. This half-day shore excursion pairs adrenaline and wildlife viewing close to Puntarenas and Jaco.
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Operated by Greenway Nature Day Tours · Puntarenas, Puntarenas Province
You begin the day with salt on your lips and a low, Pacific light as the van eases away from the Puntarenas cruise terminal toward the green spine of Costa Rica’s Central Pacific.
moderate.
5–6 hours.
Requires moderate fitness: able to handle 2 hours of off-road cycling with short climbs and technical sections while carrying a daypack.
You should be comfortable riding off-road over roots, rocks and short technical sections; guides will set a pace appropriate to the group level.
Wildlife is common—crocodiles and many birds are regularly seen—but sightings cannot be guaranteed and vary by season and water conditions.
Older children with mountain biking experience can participate, but confirm age/height limits with the operator and request suitable bike sizes.
The tour may be canceled for heavy rain or unsafe conditions; operators typically allow full refunds if canceled 24 hours before departure or due to weather.
The Tarcoles River forms part of the northern boundary of Carara National Park, an area where Pacific dry forest species mix with wetter lowland fauna—creating unusually high biodiversity for the central Pacific coast.
Stick to operator guidance: no feeding wildlife, minimize noise near nesting sites, and avoid leaving trash—local guides work with conservation projects to monitor crocodiles and birds.
Greenway Nature Day Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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