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Guided hike in La Marta Refuge

From coffee plantation to wildlife refuge From 1870 to 1930 these terrains were dedicated to the production of coffee, sugar, cacao and banana. Luckily, times are a-changing and since 1991 it's a biological reserve devoted to conservation, research and education. The Refuge has more than 15 kilometers of marked natural trails, some lead to natural river pools, waterfalls and forests. These trails range from low intensity to high level, with routes of half an hour or up to 8 hours or more, depending on what the visitor is looking for. There are also routes to the ruins of the old facilities...

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Rural Tourism Experience in Costa Rica

An authentic rural tourism experience To create an authentic rural tourism experience in Costa Rica, which creates an interrelation between the Mollejones community and its visitors. This is achieved by offering a product with our essence, committed to inclusion, to the principles of sustainability and socio-cultural tourism activation. Please note: These experiences are booked with and operated directly by the community of Mollejones. The following experiences do not include transportation or a guide, but you’ll be greeted by a host from the community with basic English skills. Our...

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Turrialba Volcano Hike

When was the last time you hiked up an active volcano? If you like hiking and if walking up to an active volcano is on your bucket list, this experience is for you. One of the things that makes Costa Rica so interesting is the number of microclimates you can find in such a small country. This hike starts at an altitude of approximately 2600 meters above sea level, which makes the surrounding flora and fauna already quite different from what you might have seen in our country; but as you hike up to an altitude of 3340 meters above sea level the ecosystem is so different that it looks like...

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Tropical Bicycle Tour

Ride through the he plantations and botanical gardens of CATIE with a naturalist guide This biking experience will take you through the grounds of the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE). Your naturalist guide will explain the great diversity of forest and fruit plantations found in there, which includes: coffee, cocoa, sugar cane, citrus, plantain, bananas, macadamia, pineapple, mangosteen, mango, avocado, and many other exotic species from tropical countries all over the world. The ride is easy enough for all levels and children over eight years old can enjoy...

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Tropical Plantation Tour CATIE

Know thy plants Walk through the plantations and botanical garden of the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE) with a nature guide who will help you get familiar with the extensive plantations, where do these plants come from and their uses. You’ll also learn about the mission and significant contributions CATIE has made towards the research and education of tropical agriculture worldwide. The main plantations are: coffee, cocoa, peach-palm, a huge variety tropical fruits and also of forest species, some of which can only be found in CATIE. $67.80 Per...

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Dairy farm tour

An authentic rural experience! On this visit you will learn about the entire process of producing sustainable cheese; from the breeds of cows for milk, feeding, milking cows, how to process the milk and of course, sampling this delicious cheese. Finca La Florita is located in Santa Cruz, Turrialba; its a very unique farming town in the high lands of one of the most important volcanic ranges of Costa Rica. $42.94 Per person Book Now Book Now When Every day at 2:30 pm Note: this experience must be booked at least 48h prior...

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Archaeological site

Guayabo National Monument Veiled in the shadow of the Turrialba Volcano, like a mythical “lost city” from a storybook, lies a mysterious ancient city that was once home to over 10,000 people but seems to have mysteriously vanished just before the arrival of the Spaniards in the 16th century. This region, known as Guayabo National Monument, is Costa Rica’s most important archaeological site; reason for which it’s declared a National Monument. Also, its impressive aqueduct earned it the title of World Heritage of Civil Engineering. Your local guide will walk you through the archaeological site,...

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