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Generally only accessible by boat, the wetlands are remote, unspoilt and above all, protected. They allow for excellent observation of birds, monkeys, reptiles and more.
Two of the most popular wetland areas are the national parks of Tortuguero and Cano Negro, however, we can also take you to lesser known places such as the private ecological reserve of Rancho Humo in Guanacaste.
Tortuguero is one of the most diverse and famous wetlands in Costa Rica. Tortuguero National Park incorporates dense rainforest, lagoons, brackish swamps and a network of meandering channels. It is also home to over half of the bird and reptile species found in Costa Rica.
Located in the north-east of the country and only accessible by boat is Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge. The wildlife here is exceptional. Monkey, sloth, caiman, black river turtles and the wonderful Jesus Christ lizards can all be seen. Birdlife is also plentiful with tiger herons, jaribou and ibis making it a favourite destination for Costa Rica bird watching holidays.
Palo Verde National Park is an extraordinary region. Covering over 45,000 acres, paradoxically it is both a spectacular wetland and one of the best examples of a tropical dry forest in the world. The reason for its juxtaposition is due to the Tempisque River that floods in what is a relatively arid environment. Although a haven for aquatic and migratory birds, due to the low rainfall, the tropical dry forest provides a different habitat for other wildlife.
Located in Guanacaste the plains of Rancho Humo are naturally flooded each rainy season, only partially drying out during the summer. While much of the region has been drained to provide cattle grazing for farmers, Rancho Humo has worked tirelessly to restore the balance and provides a fantastic private wetlands experience. Set over 2640 acres of including parts of Palo Verde National Park, Rancho Humo is at the heart of an important conservation area. Jaribou, storks, spoonbills, herons and cormorants are just some examples of the varied birdlife that can be observed here.
The coastline of Tortuguero might defy any preconceptions of a Caribbean beach. It is a rugged and seemingly interminable strip of dark volcanic sand. Pounded by surf, littered with jungle detritus and fringed by thick forest, it is wild and beautiful.
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Nestled along the bank of Tortuguero River, on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast, lies Tortuga Lodge, the only hotel in the area with a private nature reserve.
Manatus Hotel offers boutique-style accommodation just beyond the banks of a principle canal in Tortuguero National Park, in the northern Caribbean region of Costa Rica. The hotel has 12 air-conditioned rooms, each with a wraparound terrace…
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