Villa Lapas Nature Reserve & Tárcoles River Tour

Are you arriving on a cruise ship to Puntarenas? Then you can't miss this tour of Villa Lapas and the Tárcoles River, where you'll cross suspension bridges in this nature reserve and spot crocodiles! 

Tour Details

At the agreed time, we'll pick you up at the Puntarenas or Caldera cruise terminal, starting an approximately 1-hour trip to the Villa Lapas Nature Reserve. Upon arrival, you'll experience the dense tropical jungle of this region.

We will begin a hiking route of 1.55 miles (2.5 kilometers) along the Villa Lapas Sky Way, crossing five hanging bridges  suspended 164 feet (50 meters) above the ground, each nearly 0.62 miles (1 kilometer) long. These bridges offer stunning views of the valley.

Throughout this hike, we'll see monkeys, birds, and other species native to the tropical forest. For 1 hour, we'll navigate winding trails with slopes and uneven terrain, surrounded by nature.

After our hike, we'll enjoy fruit and water  before continuing our journey to the Tárcoles River, known for its abundant crocodiles. We'll board a boat for a 1-hour ride to see these reptiles in their natural habitat. Prepare your cameras!

As we sail, you'll also spot monkeys and red-and-green macaws  in the skies. After exploring Tárcoles' wildlife, we'll visit El Jardín, a restaurant and handicraft store, where you'll have free time for a typical lunch.

Finally, we'll explore the city of Puntarenas, the largest in Costa Rica's Central Pacific, before returning to the cruise terminal after this 6-hour tour.