First, you will visit the beachside town of Caldera in the province of Puntarenas, where you will make a brief stop at a private property where a few families of capuchin monkeys are usually spotted. If you are lucky, you may encounter some that are very friendly. Right after the monkey experience, you will start heading towards Natuwa.
Natuwa is a prominent organization in Costa Rica dedicated to the protection and conservation of wildlife, providing refuge and protection to animals that have been victimized by human actions, such as hunting, removal from their environments, and deforestation. They play a vital role in safeguarding these unique creatures through various initiatives, raising awareness about conservation and educating the public about their habitats, behaviors and the challenges they face. Among the species of wild animals the sanctuary offers attention to exist in captivity with dignity are sloths, monkeys, jaguars (Panthera onca), macaws, ocelots (Leopardus pardalis), tapirs (Tapirus baiirdi), white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus); also, some homeless exotic animals.
Once you’re done with the visit to Natuwa, your driver will head over to a local restaurant where you will feast with a typical costarrican lunch.
- Duration: approximately 6-7 hours from pick-up to drop-off. The monkey stop will last around 30 minutes and the guided hike at Natuwa is around 1 ½ – 2 hours long.
- Includes: private driver/guide for the day, monkey visit, entrance fees and collective guided visit at Natuwa, and lunch.
- Price: $190 per person for 2 people. Email us for pricing for groups of 3+ people.
- Hours of operation: the pick-up time must be scheduled at 7:00 am.
