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Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour: Birdwatching and Nature Love in Ramsar Wetlands
4.7
27 Ratings
Palo Verde National Park
The water-based properties of the Tempisque River have generated circumstances that led to the creation of these globally significant wetland ecosystems (Ramsar site). Palo Verde National Park offers a remarkable location for bird enthusiasts and admirers of nature overall.
The water-based properties of the Tempisque River have generated circumstances that led to the creation of these globally significant wetland ecosystems (Ramsar site). Palo Verde National Park offers a remarkable location for bird enthusiasts and admirers of nature overall.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Palo Verde National Park - The hydrologic characteristics of the Tempisque River have created conditions to form these internationally important wetlands ecosystems (Ramsar site). Palo Verde National park is an exceptional place for birdwatchers and nature lovers in general, a two hours boat trip will introduce us to this important ecosystem,…
- Palo Verde National Park - The hydrologic characteristics of the Tempisque River have created conditions to form these internationally important wetlands ecosystems (Ramsar site). Palo Verde National park is an exceptional place for birdwatchers and nature lovers in general, a two hours boat trip will introduce us to this important ecosystem, gigantic crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas, and more wildlife than you ever imagined may be spotted. Great bird-watcher prizes can show up, such as the Jabiru, osprey, the white ibis, tiger herons, and scarlet macaws amongst others.
After the boat tour, we will head to a rustic place to have a delicious typical lunch and close this wonderful excursion with a delicious culinary experience Lunch is only available in the morning tour.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Snacks
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Snacks
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks
Additional Information
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Location
Palo Verde National Park
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(27 Ratings)
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U5712vumichellel
Oct 2, 2025
Many thanks!!! - We had a great experience on the Palo Verde boat tour day trip! We saw over 25 different species of birds, mammals, and reptiles including howler monkeys, iguanas, and crocodiles. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. Our driver and boat captain did a fantastic job at driving and navigation. It was a very safe experience. We enjoyed our traditional Costa Rican lunch and coffee and the pottery experience. Overall, would recommend this tour for other groups interested in wildlife and learning about Costa Rican culture.
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Amypw7059rl
Jul 24, 2025
- Awesome tour! We saw lots of crocodiles and white faced monkeys among other native animals. This tour was unlike other boat tours that we have done because we got to see the animals close up. The lunch and pottery demonstration was an added bonus. Michael our driver was great. Gabriel our tour guide went above and beyond. He truly is the best tour guide we have had in Costa Rica! Highly recommend!
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Kelly
Jul 24, 2025
Gabriel is the BEST! - We had a wonderful time today. Gabriel is literally the best tour guide we’ve never encountered. We learned so much from him.
Warren was an excellent boat captain and Michael did an amazing job keeping us safe while transporting us to and from the different locations.
We enjoyed our lunch as well!
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Barbara
Jul 24, 2025
Best day ever with Gabriel our tour guide. He is the best. - Our trip was amazing. Gabriel was our tour guide and he was great. We saw crocodiles, monkeys, etc. Michael was a great driver too. Warren was amazing finding all the animals.
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Sylvie_g
Dec 10, 2024
Relaxing and enjoyable river boat cruise. - Maurice was a very knowledgable tour guide and he kept it fun. I enjoyed seeing the monkeys and all the different wildlife that we don’t see back home.
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Tour180835
Aug 28, 2024
Fantastic tour guides! - We had the most fabulous day with Gabriel and Bernardo. We learned so much and got to experience the animals, people, arts, and food of this beautiful country. Thank you Gabriel for the wonderful tour and the caldosas! Bernardo thank you for the wonderfully comfortable drive.
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Alena_s
Feb 15, 2024
Monkey time - I was afraid of mosquitos on the boat, it was February and there were none. I truly enjoyed the stop for an authentic small lunch with local music group and delicious fruit drink. Our guide Erica was fun, well organized, professional. The tour is worth an effort and money.
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Emilie_t
Dec 14, 2023
Fun on the river. - Seeing the longnose bats. And different iguanas. And of course monkeys were the most memorable also relaxing.
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Carol_e
Mar 19, 2024
Could have been better. - We saw 2 big sleeping crocodiles various herons, ibis iguanas and some white faced monkeys. Not very exciting
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Peter_h
Mar 21, 2024
Overpriced - we would not recommend this tour based on value - The tour was OK. There were fewer birds than we expected, but that can happen with wildlife.
Having experienced it, we note that the price we paid for this was significantly more expensive that any of the other tours that we took while in Costa Rica. It offered relatively poor value and since there are so many other excellent tour options available, we would not recommend this tour based on value.
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