Tailor this day to your personal interests and taste for adventure! Choose two more expeditions and join other Lodge guests and an expert guide on the adventures that are right for you; the Canopy Adventure and Loop Trail hike described above are also available:
+ Nature Hike and Cabécar Cultural Encounter: The Pacuare region is home to isolated villages and family units of Cabécar Indians, the largest indigenous group in Costa Rica. Hiking with a Lodge guide and other guests, you’ll explore along rainforest trails that have been used for generations by the Cabécar. This fascinating cultural expedition offers genuine engagement with a Cabécar family. As such, it is important to be respectful of their ways and to heed the instructions of your guide.
+ Rainforest Birdwatching: Arise early as the forest’s avian residents are starting their day for this guided excursion into the surrounding forests. Binoculars are available and our sharp-eyed guide will help you to identify the many exotic species – including sun bitterns, red-throated tanagers, black-cheeked woodpeckers and the colorful toucan.
+ Ancient Trail and Hidden Waterfall: This challenging hike along remote and sometimes steep terrain takes you along an ancient trail that has been used for generations by the indigenous Cabécar Indians. Reaching the summit of this adventure, you’ll discover a hidden waterfall where you’ll enjoy picnic lunch. The return hike to the Lodge includes a visit to a traditional Cabécar village.
+ Canonying - El Tesorito Creek: Flowing out of the mountains behind the Lodge, El Tesorito Creek is a narrow gorge that winds its way through the rainforest. The experience begins with a 15-minute nature hike from the lodge and includes safety training and all equipment. Once you reach the creek, you’ll enjoy rock climbing, sliding along cables, descending down a small waterfall, swinging through the jungle like Tarzan, and rappelling down cliffs ranging from 6 to 90 feet in height!
+ Rural Costa Rican Experience: Depart the Lodge and cross the nearby river by gondola to reach the remote village of Bajo del Tigre. Spending time in this small farming community offers insight into daily rural life and some of the spices, roots and tubers that they grow. Accompanied by an experienced naturalist, you’ll also explore the river basin and surrounding rainforest.
+ Behind-the-Scenes at our Sustainable Lodge: The Pacuare Lodge is hailed not only for its fine accommodations and service, but for its pioneering sustainable practices. In the company of an in-the-know guide, you’ll go behind the scenes to learn about some of the facilities and programs that help to minimize the Lodge’s environmental impact while also benefiting nearby communities.
Meals B+L+D