PRIVATE - PUNTARENAS

• Travel through a private reserve in the rainforest while seated in a tractor-drawn wagon.
• Look for wildlife such as toucans, monkeys and aquatic river animals.
• Meander through a somewhat new village built to replicate old-style architecture.

• Watch brightly costumed dancers put on a folkloric show in the city of Esparza.
• Cruise the Tárcoles River, home to countless birds and a huge colony of crocodiles.
• Shop for handmade crafts that reflect the creativity of the local artists.

• Observe sloths being rehabilitated in a sanctuary that replicates their native habitat .
• Learn about the characteristics and habits of sloths—the world’s slowest animal .
• Plant a tree in a nearby reserve to help reverse the effects of deforestation .
• Visit the organic farm that supplies food for the sloths at the sanctuary .

• Enjoy a picturesque drive into the fertile valleys on the outskirts of Puntarenas.
• Visit a bird sanctuary that breeds endangered macaws to release into the wild.
• Admire the brilliantly colored scarlet macaws and great green macaws.
• Observe animals such as tapirs and monkeys roaming the sanctuary’s grounds.
• Stroll the shops along Puntarenas’ waterfront on your own.
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To ensure that your shoreside experiences are as convenient and enjoyable as possible, we are delighted to offer a complimentary shuttle between your ship and the city center in every port where the ship is not docked within walking distance of the city center. This service runs continuously, aligning perfectly with your ship’s in-port schedule. Best of all, there’s no need to reserve your seat in advance. Simp...

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.

• Cruise two waterways bordered by mangroves teeming with wildlife.
• Understand how the mangroves protect the environment and shelter the wildlife.
• Observe a huge variety of wading birds and colorful tropical species.
• Look for crocodiles basking in the sun and basilisks literally walking on water.

• Enjoy an insider’s tour of a brewery that produces beers designed for a tropical climate.
• Sample a selection of the brewery’s uniquely Costa Rican beers.
• Savor a hearty Costa Rican lunch with dishes cooked in beer from the brewery.