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The half day excursions offered in this region are: Green Iguana Project in the Kekoldi Indian Reservation: Early in the afternoon we will drive you to Kekoldi Indian Reserve to visit the Green Iguana Project. A few years ago the Green Iguana was an endangered species and Indian people decided to make them live reproducing them in captivity. The group will see the process of reproduction and growing them. Departures Around 8:00 am. Pick up times vary depending on the hotel location Duration 5 hours Frequency Daily Recommended comfortable shoes, camera, suntan lotion, binoculars, hat or cap Includes Transportation, tour guide, entrance fee.

Horseback riding on the Playa Negra beach: Riding regular work horses on this beach, famous for the impressive black of its sands, and visiting the mountainous area in front of the Cahuita National Park, combine the sun and sea with the flora and fauna of the tropical rain forest. Includes snack and riding equipment. Long pants, hat, insect repellent and sun tan lotion are a must.

Diving in Manzanillo: One of the places most sought after by divers from all over the world is undoubtedly Manzanillo, known for the rich marine life of its waters and for its scenic beauty. Prepare yourself for an experience full of encounters with tropical species of the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Includes two oxygen tanks, mask, buoyancy jacket, and snack.

Among the full day activities standout: . Snorkeling in the coral reefs and Cahuita National Park: This takes place on a boat with a glass bottom and the capacity for a maximum of eight persons, in the area near the Cahuita National Park, the only place in the world with living ecosystems of sea and land in every square meter of its formation. Includes snack, entrance, snorkeling equipment, and lunch. It is recommended that you take sandals, hat, sun tan lotion and insect repellent

In search of dolphins: This exciting adventure always depends upon the conditions of the climate, the tides and, of course, a bit of good luck. Board a rustic canoe and sail across the crystalline waters near the coast, along solitary and unexplored beaches. The dolphins Tucuxi (Sotalia Fluviatilis) have been seen and identified along the southern part of the Atlantic coast. Spotting these friendly animals is frequent, nevertheless, there is no assurance they will be sighted. Includes snack.

Cahuita and Puerto Vargas National Park: The largest town in the South of Limon is Cahuita. A four mile natural trail leads from Cahuita to Puerto Vargas, beyond Cahuita Point. The walk takes about two hours, but hikers will definitely want to stop frequently for a picnic, for a swim in warm Caribbean waters, to gape at the Howler Monkeys in the tree top high overhead or to focus their binoculars on a Green Ibis of Green and Rufous King fisher. The National Park was formed to protect one of the last living reefs in Costa Rica. Unfortunately, sedimentation from expanding banana plantations and deforestation in the Talamanca Mountains and the last earthquake have killed much of the reef close to the shore. Snorkelers can try their luck near Cahuita Point or Puerto Vargas. In these waters scientists have counted 35 species of coral, including elk horn, brain coral and Venus sea fan, and 123 species of tropical fish. Snorkeling equipment is available. Departures Around 7:30 am. Pick up times vary depending on the hotel location Duration 8 hours Frequency Daily Recommended Comfortable shoes, bathing suite camera, suntan lotion, binoculars, hat or cap Includes transportation, snorkeling equipment, tour guide and box lunch

Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge: At 5:30 a.m. we will meet you at the dinning room for a fresh coffee and toasts. Our tour guide will transfer you to Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge. This is a 22,000-acre Wildlife Refuge that was recently declared a Ramsar site under the International Convention for the protection of Wetlands. The declaration gives a coastal wetland of international importance. Be prepared for a wild hike. After walking a little deeper into the jungle, you will surely find some wildlife. Howler monkeys, toucans, parrots and other animals can be seen. This is a Humid Tropical Ram Forest. Most of the trees in the upper layer stand up to 30 meters and those in the emergent layer may reach 50 meters and even more. The trees are covered by mosses, lichens and bromeliads, orchids and other epiphytic plants that cascade from the branches. Departures Around 8:00 am Duration 4 hours Frequency Daily Recommended Comfortable shoes, long pants and T shirt, camera, binoculars, hat or cap and insect repellent Includes Tour guide, rubber boots and transportation from hotels of the area

Hitoy and Cerere Indian Reservation: For the adventure lovers, this tour offers a ride in a pick-up bed to a point near the Indian reservation. Then begins a walk to the beautiful waterfalls with an abundance of butterflies, birds, and heliconias. Includes snack, lunch, and entrance fee

Biking tour through the Caribbean Coast: We will take your bike to your hotel at 8:00 a.m. and a tour guide will be with you. We will stop at the Pulpería (store) in front of the Cocles football field to buy some candies and a bottle of water, we can ride into a narrow gravel road full of those lovely and colorful Caribbean Style little houses. Also some beautiful white sand beaches are on the way to Almonds & Corals, our final destination, let's visit Punta Uva, as we know it is considered as one of the 10 prettiest beaches in the world. Let stay here, between the forest and the sand beach and let us rest a little bit with the magnificent view. Just 3 more kilometers and we will reach Almonds & Corals Lodge. Let's not forget to mention the many species of flora and fauna that you might find on the way. Your tour guide will spot them for you and he will describe all the interesting features that you find along the road. Perhaps sloths, monkeys, haws, toucans, we can be 100 percent sure but you'll never know. A delicious snack will be served with a fruit juice. At 1:00 p.m. back to your hotel. Departures Around 8:00 am. Pick up times vary depending on the hotel location Duration 4 hours Frequency Daily Recommended Comfortable shoes, shorts and T shirt, camera, hat or cap, suntan lotion Includes Tour guide, snack, bikes

Kayaking and snorkeling at Punta Uva or Manzanillo: Take a sit on top kayak and paddle to Punta Uva or to Manzanillo that is within Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, within protects a coral reef 650 feet offshore, alive with glorious colorful tropical fish. A local guide will be with you. Paddle along the coast until you get to the coral reef for snorkeling. Back to your hotel by noon. Departures Around 8:00 am. Pick up times vary depending on hotel location Duration 4 hours Frequency Daily Recommended River sandals, bathing suite camera, suntan lotion, hat or cap Includes transportation, equipment, tour guide

Horse back riding: After breakfast our driver will transfer you to Puerto Viejo to get your horses and a guide will be waiting for you for a morning horse back riding tour. Maybe you will like to ride through the white sand beach just where the clear water is, touching it, or you will enjoy going through the jungle's trails. Includes a non bilingual guide. Departures Around 7:30 am Duration 2 to 3 hours aprox. Frequency Daily Recommended Comfortable shoes, long pants and T shirt, camera, binoculars, hat or cap Includes Transportation from Almonds and Corals to Puerto Viejo.

Crazy Monkey Canopy Tour: Come to Almonds & Corals and feel your adrenaline rising up in your body, come and get on "The Crazy Monkey Canopy Ride". Experience watching the jungle from the top of the trees in our canopy cable system of ten platforms and ride among the forest till you get your feet on the golden sand beach!! Here is where the jungle meets the ocean. Our guides will take care of you and they will keep you safe ah the time. This is a great place for magnificent views from the tree tops while you are on the platforms and also walking un our bridges in some of the tracks. This is an opportunity to see the jungle from another perspective and surely you will have the chance to watch some wildlife from above and your guide can tell you about the different species that might appear, but even more amazing it will be to see a Bri-Bri Indian Village from above where an aborigine family lives in a very traditional way with the typical thatch buildings. An snack at Almonds and Corals Lodge is included. Enjoy the surroundings of Almonds and Corals Lodge, its forests, its fauna, ¡ts beach. Back to your hotel at 10:00 a.m. Departures Around 7:30 am and 1:30 pm. Pick up times vary depending on the hotel location Duration 4 hours Frequency Daily Recommended shorts, T-shirt and tennis shoes or comfortable shoes, camera Includes transportation, tour guide, canopy ride