CAHUITA TOURS S.A.
DESCRIPCION TOURS EN INGLES
1-TOUR: SNORKELING, CAHUITA NATIONAL PARK AND HIKING.
2-TOUR: CAHUTIA NATIONAL PARK AND NATURAL INTERPRETATION.
3-TOUR: SPORT FISHING ( ARTESANAL FISHING )
Note::: ( Fishing as local fishermen do )
4-TOUR: BRI BRI and KEKOLDY INDIGENOUS RESERVE.
5-TOUR: KEKOLDY INDIGENOUS RESERVE.
6-TOUR: HORSEBACK RIDING.
7-TOUR: TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK.
8-TOUR: BOCAS DEL TORO.
9-TOUR GANDOCA MANZANILLO.
1- NATIONAL PARK CAHUITA (SNORKELING and HIKING )
Snorkeling Tour
You will visit the many unique marine and terrestrial ecosystems of Cahuita
National Park; its one of the most beautiful regions of the country. Its main
attraction is a picture postcard reality of white sandy beaches, thousands of
swaying palm trees, a calm sea of crystal-clear water and a live coral reef. In a
glass fiber boat, plus Capitan and guide, you will be able to appreciate: 35 different
coral species such as: The fire coral, Elkhorn and the Smooth brain coral; 123
different species of tropical fish such as: Queen Angelfish and Blue parrot fish; 44
species of crustaceans, 140 shellfish, 128 identified algae. Other species such as:
sea urchins, sea cucumber, lobsters, sponges, hawksbill turtle and green turtle.
You can practice the snorkelling for 2 or 3 hours, in different places of the most
important Coral Reef of Costa Rica.
After the snorkelling, the boat’s Capitan will take you to Cahuita Point. Right
there, if you want, you can swim in the peaceful and warm water of the Caribbean
Sea while you take a refreshment of tropical fruits.
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Hiking
In this tour there is also the option to enjoy the diversity of the forest on a hike in
the Park where you will see many different species of flora and fauna, such as:
Howler monkeys, White-faced monkey, Two-and Three-toed sloth, iguanas,
spiders, Morpho’s butterflies, birds, snakes and much more. Cahuita has a
mixed forest with a lot of different kinds of trees and medicinal plants such as:
Noni, the wonder fruit, which prevents 89 different kinds of illnesses.
The guide will make a hike through the trail of the National Park, showing you the
animals and the medicinal plants, and telling you the interesting history of Cahuita
Town.
At the end the guide will take you to the restaurant “El Típico Cahuita― to
enjoy a delicious Caribbean Lunch. “Rice & Beans―, chicken or fish with
coconut source, green salad, sweet plantain, dessert and juice.
Necessary Equipment: Hat or cap, sun block, insect repellent, sneakers or
sandals, bathing suit, towel, sun glasses and camera.
Includes:
Round trip transportation, bilingual guide, Capitan, 2 or 3 hours of Snorkeling,
equipment, fresh tropical fruits snack, bottle of water, 2 and half hour of hiking,
lunch. All of our clients are protected with policy No. 75-00 of Civil Responsibility.
Note: The National Park Cahuita, do not charge any entrances to the park. The
people just need to register and give a money donations.
Duration: 7 hours
Hiking Cahuita National Park
Cahuita National Park is one of the most beautiful regions of the country. Its main
attraction is a picture postcard reality of white sandy beaches, thousands of
swaying palm trees, a calm sea of crystal-clear water and a live coral reef.
The Tour consists of a hike through the trail of the National Park of 9 to 11 km.
approximately. From our office (Cahuita Tours) in the community of Cahuita, get in
to the National Park, through the Sector of White Beach, up to Sector of Puerto
Vargas, passing by beautiful and private beaches where you can relax and swim in
the calm water of the Caribbean sea for a while.
The Guide will tell you the History of Cahuita Town, also he will show you
medicinal plants and a great amount of animals.
The tour ends at the administration of the Sector of Puerto Vargas, where
transportation will take you to the restaurant to eat a delicious traditional lunch in
the community of Cahuita.
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Animals you can possible see:
° Mammals: Howler monkeys, White-faced monkey, two and three toed sloth,
racoons, squirrels, anteater beard, armadillos.
°Reptiles: green iguanas, Central American Whiptail, crocodiles and snakes such
as: Oropel, Bocaraca, Mica, Boa, Coral, Bejuquilla and others.
°Birds: Little Blue Heron, Boat- Billed Heron, Tricolored Heron, Kingfisher,
Common Black Hawk, Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture, Collared Aracari (Toucan),
Hummingbird, Squirrel Cuckoo, Woodpecker, and others.
Other Species: Morpho´s butterflies, spiders, crabs, heliconias, coconut trees, etc.
Includes: Round trip transportation, entrance to the park, bilingual guide, fresh
tropical fruits snack, bottle of water and lunch
Necessary Equipment: Hat or cap, sun block, insect repellent, sneakers or
sandals, bathing suit, towel, sun glasses and camera.
Minimum: 2 Pax Duration: 7 hours
3- ARTESANAL FISHING
Local Traditional Fishing
This tour takes place in the surroundings of Cahuita National Park in a glass fibber
boat with outboard motors of 15 to 25 H.P. with local fishermen as guides.
Different fishing methods can be used, for example:
° Fishing using live bait
° Fishing using dead bait or deep fishing
° Fishing using fishing pull and an artificial lure.
It is also possible to enjoy Snorkeling while the guide captures live bait from around
the reef.
The types of fish that might be caught include:
°Tarpon
° Barracuda
°Shark
° Grouper
° Jack
° Blue and Green Jack
° Red Snapper
° Mackerel
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° King Fish and others.
-REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: Hat or cap, sun block, bathing suit, towel, extra t-shit,
sun glasses, insect repellent, sneakers or sandals and camera.
- Includes: Round trip transportation, Boat, Capitan, bilingual fisherman guide,
Snorkeling equipment, lure, fresh tropical fruits snack, bottle of water, and Policy of
Civil Responsibility 75-00
- Duration: 5 hours, Pick-up: 6 a.m. in the respective hotels.
-Minimum: 2 Pax
4-BRI BRI & KEKOLDY INDIGENOUS PRESERVES
Bri-Bri Indigenous Reserve
On this tour you will visit the Green Iguana farm and medicinal plant garden at the
Kekoldi Native Reserve that is a big rural touristy attraction Place where a small
indigenous family dedicates itself to the reproduction of the Green Iguana (Iguana
iguana), species that was on the way to extinction and thanks to initiatives like
these to state recovering. Also a route by the Garden of Medicinal Plants will be
made, that the natives by hundreds of years have used. This tour is guided by a
local guide.
We continued soon to the Bri-Bri Indigenous Reserve by where we arrived at the
community of Suretka, to the margins of the Telire river, place where the product
market of the reservation takes place (bananas, banana trees, cacao, oranges,
coconuts, etc.). It is possible to emphasize that these products in their totality are
organic. After coexisting with the neighbours, you will enjoy some fresh tropical
fruits snack (watermelon, pineapple, mango, melon, maracuya, papaya, etc.) and
potable water. Then the Waterfall is visited. Considered by the Natives as Sacred,
where you will be able to refresh yourself in the clean water, of this place full of
energy.
After the Waterfall you will visit the group of women of ACOMUITA, that elaborate
Organic Indigenous Chocolate. Right there you will be able to share and to learn of
the manufacture process of the Chocolate.
Finally a typical lunch, based on rice with species and vegetables, beans, salad
with banana vinegar, fried green banana, fried pig or chicken in sauce, fried sweet
banana, coffee and dessert, will be waiting for you.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: Hat or cap, insect repellent, sneakers or sandals,
bathing suit, towel, sun glasses and camera.
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INCLUDES: Transport, round-trip to the hotel, potable water, bilingual guide
specialized in the Bri-Bri culture, fresh tropical fruits snack and bottle of water, to
the Kekoldi Indian Reserve, lunches and policy of civil security
DURATION: 7-8 hours
MINIMUM: 2 Pax
5- KEKOLDY INDIGENOUS RESERVE :
On this tour you will visit the Green Iguana farm and medicinal plant garden at the
Kekoldi Native Reserve that is a big rural touristy attraction Place where a small
indigenous family dedicates itself to the reproduction of the Green Iguana (Iguana
iguana), species that was on the way to extinction and thanks to initiatives like
these to state recovering. Also a route by the Garden of Medicinal Plants will be
made, that the natives by hundreds of years have used. This tour is guided by a
local guide.
We continued soon and then the Waterfall is visited. Considered by the Natives as
Sacred, where you will be able to refresh yourself in the clean water, of this place
full of energy.
After the Waterfall you will visit the group of women of ACOMUITA, that elaborate
Organic Indigenous Chocolate. Right there you will be able to share and to learn of
the manufacture process of the Chocolate.
Finally a typical lunch, based on rice with species and vegetables, beans, salad
with banana vinegar, fried green banana, fried pig or chicken in sauce, fried sweet
banana, coffee and dessert, will be waiting for you.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: Hat or cap, insect repellent, sneakers or sandals,
bathing suit, towel, sun glasses and camera.
INCLUDES: Transport, round-trip to the hotel, potable water, bilingual guide
specialized in the Bri-Bri culture, fresh tropical fruits snack and bottle of water, to
the Kekoldi Indian Reserve, lunches and policy of civil security
DURATION: 5 hours
MINIMUM: 2 Pax
6 – HORSEBACK RIDING TOUR
Horseback Riding Tour in Cahuita
In this tour we offer strong and healthy horses to ride in the Cahuita’s Black Beach
section, part of the Cahuita’s Mountains up to the Mouth of “La Estrella River”.
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It’s a Beach-Forest Tour with a bilingual native guide that will show you the flora
and fauna of the humid tropical forest and also the different magic places of the
Costa Rican South Caribbean, while you enjoy a tropical fruit’s snack.
We select the appropriate horse according to the rider’s ability.
Includes: Round trip transportation, bilingual native guide, horses, mount, bottle of
water and tropical fruit’s snack.
Necessary Equipment: long pants, socks and sneakers, two t-shit, handkerchief
(if you have), raincoat, bathing suit, sun block, insect repellent, hat or cap, sun
glasses and camera.
Intensity: light to moderate depending on the rider’s ability
Duration: 3-4 hours
Minimum: 2 Pax
7- TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK
COMBO A : One Day Tour
We pick up people in the different hotels in the area of Cahuita and Puerto Viejo at
06:30 . We leave the area and arrive at 08:30 A.M. at the Moin Harbour, were we
get on the boats and go towards Tortuguero National Park.
Enjoy the magical nature and rainforests that will surround us on the way to the
famous park.
We arrive in Tortuguero at approximately 11:30 – 12:00. First we will visit the town
of Tortuguero included the Turtle Museum and the local stores. After, we will enjoy
a delicious lunch before we head back through the canals back to Moin. Here, we
will board to Mini Van again that will bring us back to Cahuita and Puerto Viejo.
Gear: Cap, sun block, shades, light clothing, sandals or comfortable walking
shoes, passport or I.D.
INCLUDED: Transportation, local guides, beverages and lunch.
MINIMUM: 2 pax
COMBO B: TORTUGUERO OVERNIGHT
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This option is like the first option. However, it includes overnight in a nice
comfortable hotel. Also, the visitor can choose between three local tours that
include: ( Tour to Caño Palma, Tour to the town or Tour to Mount Tortuguero, the
highest peak in the
area.)
INCLUDED: Same as the first option plus 1 more local tours, overnight and all
meals are also included.
GEAR: Same as the first option but more clothing.
MINIMUM: 3 pax
8- TOUR: BOCAS DEL TORO
COMBO A: Tour of one day:
“Bocas del Toro Islands” are located right across the Costa Rican border in the
Caribbean zone of Panama. This area is known for its great cultural and biological
diversity, for the many islands and inlets found there and for the great expanse of
coral reef that surrounds them. It is one of the few places in the world where you
can snorkel almost every day of the year.
The tour begins at 6 a.m., the pick-up is at your Hotel. The transportation will take
you to Sixaola (Costa Rican border) to make migratory transaction and also at
Guabito (Panamanian border). After that transportation will take you to “Finca 60”
or “Puerto Almirante” (depending on the weather conditions) to board a fast boat to
Colon’s Island, where, another boat is waiting for you to take you on tour through
the other nearby islands like: Bastimento and Zapatilla National Parks. The guide
will show you the best posts to practice the Snorkeling.
You will eat a delicious Caribbean lunch, in Coral Key’s restaurant. The restaurant
is built in the water and you can also practice snorkeling there.
Finally you will return to Costa Rica. The drop-off at the hotel is at 6 p.m.
approximately.
NECESSARY EQUIPMENT: hat, sun block, insect repellent, sneakers or sandals,
bathing suit, towel, extra cloth, sun glasses, camera and passport.
INCLUDED: Round trip transportation, all other transportation, immigration pass,
snorkel, snacks, lunch, guide and City Tour on Colon’s Island and two others
nearby islands.
PICK UP: 6:00 am in the Hotel
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RETURN: 6:00 pm at the Hotel
DURATION: 12 hours
COMBO B: Tour two days and one night:
Day One: The tour begins at 6 a.m. you will be picked up from your Hotel. The
transportation will take you to Sixaola (Costa Rican border) to make migratory
transaction and also in Guabito (Panamanian border). After that the transportation
will take you to “Finca 60” or “Puerto Almirante” (depending on the weather
conditions) to board a fast boat to Colon’s Island, Right there you will make the
registration in the Hotel and get prepared to go with another boat that is waiting for
you to take you on a tour of the other nearby islands like: Bastimento and Zapatilla
National Parks. The guide will show you the best places to practise Snorkeling.
You will eat a delicious Caribbean lunch, in Coral Key’s restaurant. The restaurant
is built in the water and you can also practice snorkeling there.
The rest of the afternoon, is free for you to do some shopping and at night you will
enjoy a delicious dinner.
Day Two: After taking breakfast, the guide will make a City Tour with you and then
the transportation will take you to some caves first and then continue up to “Bocas
Del Drago”, you will enjoy a beautiful beach, where you can relax or practise
Snorkeling.
You will enjoy a Caribbean lunch, there and you will return to the hotel to get
prepared to go back to Costa Rica. The drop-off at the hotel in Costa Rica is at 6
p.m. approximately.
Necessary Equipment: hat, sun block, insect repellent, sneakers or sandals,
bathing suit, towel, backpack with clothes, sun glasses, camera and passport.
Included: Round trip transportation, all other transportation, immigration pass,
snorkel, boat, Capitan, snacks, lunches, breakfast and dinner, guide and City Tour,
“Bocas Del Drago” and two nearby islands.
Pick up: 6:00 am in the Hotel (day one)
Return: 6:00 pm at the Hotel (day two)
9-GANDOCA MANZANILLO
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The Wildlife Refuge is located on the Caribbean Coast near the Panamanian
border and hosts innumerable amount of flora and fauna. The Refuge's natural
conditions make it an extremely interesting destination for scientists and for nature
lovers. Its scenic beauty and its exuberant vegetation shelter a fan of multicolor
ethnic groups that have found in this place their home.
In Gandoca- Manzanillo, the forest in its majority is very diverse and colorful where
in addition are many species of birds, mammals and other species of the tropical
animal. You will have a hiking tour in the reserve for around 2 hours, where you
might found the wild inhabitants of the rainforest including: Toucans, trogons,
jacamar, plus mammals like the Two-and Three-Toed sloth and monkeys; also you
can find river turtles, green iguanas, crocodiles and snakes. Also you can
appreciate trees with hundred of years.
Gandoca is one of the most important places in the world for the laying of eggs of
the Leather Back Turtle.
Additionally, you can experience how the Afro-Caribbean and indigenous cultures
live in harmony with nature.
Included: Round trip transportation, specialized bilingual guides, fresh tropical
fruits snack, bottle of water and Caribbean lunch in Maxi's (Manzanillo).
Necessary Equipment: Hat or cap, sun block, insect repellent, sneakers or
sandals, bathing suit, and towel, sun glasses and camera.
Duration: 6 hours
Minimum: 2 PAX
NOTA: Todos nuestros clientes están protegidos por la póliza No.75-00 de responsabilidad civil
Nota
Sujeto a variación por alza en los precios de combustible
Pueden contactarnos a los siguientes teléfonos, fax y correo electrónico:
Teléfonos 2755-02-32,
Fax 2755-00-82 Cel 8887-74-81
2755-00-00,
8399-94-15
2755-01-01
E-mail: cahuitatours@yahoo.com / limonachic@yahoo.com
http://www.cahutatours.com
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Atentamente.
Antonio Mora Picado
Gerente
Cahuita Tours S.A.
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