Aerial Tram Arenal volcano

Vacationing in the Arenal Volcano area?  Great  tours are offered by Sunset Tours, conveniently located on the square in La Fortuna, which is a small town at the base of Arenal Volcano.

Sunset Tours provides first class service with well trained English speaking guides. You are picked up and dropped off  at your hotel door.

Ken and I  arrived for our 3 day stay at Arenal Observatory Lodge and we picked Sunset Tours for the activities we choose to do.   My  personal choice was the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge tour which is a full day tour  with  a delicious Costa Rican lunch included.   We were there in late December at the end of  Costa Rica’s rainy season and the lagoons around the Rio Frio were filled with so many birds which stop here for the feeding grounds.   We saw several different kinds of storks,  herons, ibis, cormorants,  and ducks.  so many birds I cant remember all the names.  These birds are migratory and travel from the northern hemisphere to the southern hemisphere and can be seen in Costa Rica’s Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge starting around end of November and continue till end of February when the lagoons dry up and there is no longer a food source for the birds.   The boat ride down the Rio Frio river was great, we were also able to see white face monkeys eating palm dates high in the tree tops, plus several  really huge crocodiles.  The route from  our lodge to the Rio Frio  was very scenic.  This is pineapple country with miles and miles of pineapple farms.  Best time of the year to take this out:  December through end of February when most of the migratory birds are in the lagoons.

The other tour we choose was the SKY  which I HIGHLY  recommend.  We were lifted through the rain forest in the “Sky Tram” all enclosed in glass so we could see everything outside which was  so many species of trees which seem to reach the sky .  And a family of howler monkeys, a mother with her 2 babies.  At the top we could see  a clear view of the Arenal volcano spewing fire out it’s summit, so close it seemed we could reach out and touch it.    And the very large Arenal Lake with fishing boats glistening in the sunlight.   Then we were strapped in the gear for the zip line.  One, two, three, go!  And off we went swinging from tree top to tree top,  probably one of the most exciting and adventurous things I have done in my life!

Finally at the bottom we took a walk to the butterfly garden filled with blue Morpho Butterflies.

By the time we returned to the Arenal observatory Lodge we were ready for a rest!  And a delicious Costa Rican lunch.  And then a dip in the hot tub..what more could one ask for?

Check out all the exciting adventure tours offered by Sunset Tours at their web site.   www.sunsettourcr.com

Sunset Corcovado

ENJOY VIRGIN BEAUTY AND UNSPOILED NATURE AT IT’S FINEST

Traveling to Costa Rica and want to visit a very remote and unique region  know as the Osa Peninsula,  home to the most biologically diverse, and the most beautiful national park in Costa Rica known as the  Corcovado National Park.  However,  it is the most difficult park to get to.  Located in the southwest Pacific area of Costa Rica, most visitors arrive by small planes which fly out of San Jose, Costa Rica’s capital.

Tourists  who travel to Costa Rica  are adventurous and nature loving.  They come to Corcovado National Park to hike and experience the vast diversity of this  beautiful primary lowland rain forest.  The huge trees seem to reach the sky and shade everything below the tree tops which are filled with 116 different species of  birds, the most famous being the Scarlet Macaw. In the early morning it is not uncommon to see a tree filled with ten or fifteen Scarlet Macaws, and  early morning is the best time to explore the park when the forest is filled with the sounds of hundreds of singing birds.

Rare Harbor Squirrel Monkey in Corcovado National Park

There are 500 different species of trees so one could not see them all if you stayed a month just checking out trees.

Oh yes,  the snakes- when I visited I saw a Boa constrictor laying quietly on a bed of leaves, of course we all ran in the opposite direction.  Although the Boa will strike and bite  in self defense, the bite is very painful- but  not deadly.  The fer-de-lance is the most poisonous snake in Costa Rica and is prevalent in Corcovado.  The bite can be deadly although now there is an antivenin which is very successful if the victim can get to a health clinic.

The rare Harbor Squirrel monkey makes his home in Corcovado, along with many  other species of monkeys.

Our morning hike in Corcovado led us thru the dense forest and out onto a gorgeous brown sandy beach with huge crashing waves. Words could not describe its beauty.

Corcovado National Park is huge encompassing 263 square miles with  13 different ecosystems -primary lowland rain forest, lagoons, rivers, mangroves, and swamps.  If one were fortunate enough to stay in the park for a long period of time you would see wild animals such as pumas, jaguars, wildcats, and the tapir which is the largest terrestrial  mammal in Costa Rica.

It is highly recommended not to go into the park without a guide and most tourist purchase a package through one of the many Eco Lodges located near the park.  These can be found on the Internet but  are quite pricey .  These prepaid tours include airfare from San Jose, lodging, food, and a tour of Corcovado National Park.  Tours to Cano Island are also available  (pay extra) at these lodges.  Cano Island is a remote uninhabited island off the  southwest coast of Costa Rica,  reminiscent  of Robinson Crusoe.  Scuba diving is popular in this region where one can see small rock sharks and other  larger species of fish.

Corcovado National Park Climate?    Its hot and humid- temperatures can get up to 90 degrees F.  mid-day.   Rains all year round here, but you can expect to see sunny mornings  if you get up very early-”when the sun rises” and the temperatures are much cooler in the morning, around 75 degrees F.  January and February are the months when there is generally less rainfall, and temperatures are cooler, around 80 degrees F mid -day  with morning temperatures around 70 degrees F.

So get your hiking done in the morning.

How to Get There:  Most tourist purchase a prepaid all inclusive package and fly out of San Jose on small commuter planes like Sansa Air.  Sometimes part of the trip, depending on where the eco lodge is located, is done by boat..You can find all these packages on the Internet.  They are not inexpensive, but remember Corcovado is remote and a long way to get to from the central valley of Costa Rica..  The two entry points into the park are Drake Bay and Puerto Jimenez.

What dangers are there in Corcovado National Park?  There are two rivers in the park that empty into the Pacific Ocean.  The Rio Claro  and The Rio Serena.  The Rio Serena should not be crossed at high tide 1. very swift  current  2. bull sharks in the water  3. crocodiles in the water some 4 meters long!

Another danger in the park are the snakes  1. fer de lance  2 bushwacker    Both are very poisonous and one should wear proper shoes (that cover the ankles) and by all means stay on the trails. We saw a very large fer de lance basking in the sun by a river bed….luckily it was  large and easy to spot…of course we stayed far away,  impressive to see a snake that large and esp a fer de lance.

The large scorpions found in the park do not appear to be poisonous.  I was bitten by one on my  toe.  Severe burning pain followed and of course scared me.  I did not have any medication with me, so borrowed some ice from the lodge where we were sleeping and put an ice bag on it..but took hours for the pain to go away.  I was wearing open toes sandals–a big No No!!

Can I swim in the ocean at Corcovado?  We didnt.  The waves are very ruff, and after the scorpion bite- and seeing the fer de lance- well I was not going to take any more chances with anything!

What should I take with me into the park?  Adequate hiking boots that cover at least up to your ankles..no open toe shoes!  Mosquito repellent, although they did not seem to come out until around 4:30 pm–bottled water,  sun screen, sun hat, backpack…light weight cotton clothes, lightweight rain jacket.. if you like photography or videography this is the place to do it!

Near the central valley of Costa Rica is the Irazu Volcano . The capital city of San Jose sits in it’s shadow.  It had a major eruption in 1963 when it covered the central valley, esp San Jose in a blanket of ash.  At this moment it is quiet.  It is also a big tourist attraction and an easy day trip  from San Jose .

East of San Jose is the Turrialba Volcano which lately has been spraying ash for miles around its base.  It is off the beaten path and not many tourist go there because it is not easy to get to.

The there is the Poas Volcano, the volcano which draws the most tourist as well as Costa Rica visitors.  It is only one hour from San Jose by car and the drive up to is is just gorgeous.  Coffee plantations dot the sides of the mountains and dairy cows are seen grazing the deep green grass in the higher altitudes.  Lately it has been quite active spraying hot water and gasses high into the sky, almost one kilometer.

Costa Rica is a country filled with natural phenomenons.  Volcano eruptions, earthquakes, floods, but luckily Costa Rica does not get hurricanes.  If you would like to see the big eruption of 1958 of the Poas Volcano on video you can do just that.  Go to the top of our home page and click on “buy our video”  Also you will see on the video the mighty Arenal Volcano is action, as well as the Poas Volcano.

Ken and Ann at the Poas Volcano

Areanl Volcano in the late afternoon with it's perfect cone

Private garden on Caribbean coast of Costa Rica

I have heard many travelers to Costa Rica talk about traveling to Limon and saying, “My it is not at all an attractive town and located in such a beautiful coastline on the Caribbean side of  Costa Rica with palm trees and warm Caribbean winds which blow each day.  Limon is a port city and this is one reason it is so unattractive.  Filled will big trucks and large containers  filled with all sorts of things coming into Costa Rica and leaving Costa Rica.   And the weather is  hot and steamy here and rains a lot..all year round.  Takes around 3.5 hours to drive to Limon from the capital city of San Jose.  The road is good and very scenic winding through  Braulio Carrillo National Park with its dense forests and tall mountains.  You dont’ want to drive this road after dark due to the dense fog that sets in as you pass thru  Braulio  Carrillo National park.  Then you arrive to the Atlantic lowland forest where you can immediately feel the temperatures warming and feel hot and steamy.

In the 17th century there were cocoa plantations in these Atlantic  lowland areas which were worked by slaves from Africa.  But in the early 1800s the cocoa production was halted.  There was constant trouble from raids by pirates, English pirates from Jamaica, along with the local Miskitos  (indigenous people inhabiting this area of Costa Rica.)

Today this area is planted in Bananas which is the second largest product of export for Costa Rica.  Coffee is first.

Around 1871 the Costa Rican government, because of the growth of the coffee export market, decided that it needed a port of the Atlantic side to facilitae getting the coffee to Europe, so the port of Limon was established in a place that was little more than a migrant black fisherman’s village consisting of five huts.  And in the same year the Atlantic Railroad was constructed which went from San Jose to Limon.   Workers were brought to work on the railroad from China, Jamaica, and Italy.  Today we see many Chinese, Italians, and Black people who remained in the area and made it their home.

So Limon became a banana town and a railroad town, populated mostly by blacks from Jamaica and Chinese.  These people who worked on the Banana plantations were no given any rights of citizenship  by the Costa Rica government.  They were not allowed to  move from this area and go to work in San Jose or any other towns of Costa Rica.  However, today the story is quite different and they are full fledged citizens of Costa Rica and work where ever they can find work.

“SUMMER TIME AND THE LIVING IS EASY”

Tourism is a big thing if you travel south of Limon on the coastal road.  Most of these roads are in great need of repair but the landscape along the beaches is beautiful with palm trees swaying in the tropical wind.  You don’t see large fancy hotel complexes here,  just small hotels.  The weather is not really suitable to draw the big crowds of tourist to the sun because it rains here all year round.   Life seems very laid back , no one in a hurry.  Lots of people of all ages riding bicycles.  “Just summer time and the living is easy”  There is lots of wildlife here such as sloths, howler monkeys, and so many colorful tropical birds!  The flowers and shrubs are so unique…no seen in any other parts of Costa Rica.

Costaricalearn.com filmed the Tortuguero Canals and Tortuguero National Park and the inhabitants there.  This National Park is located a few miles north of Limon.  You can see it on our video “Costa Rica A Travel Adventure Spectacular Video.”    Just go to home page and there see the 2 minute trailor and if you would like your own full length copy, you can order  it there.

“My Best Acquaintances are Those With with Whom I Speak No Words”

I never tire of visiting The Arenal Volcano National park in Costa Rica. This is truly a place to reach out and touch nature, peaceful and quiet with only the sounds of the mighty Arenal huffing and puffing it’s  hot lava from it’s giant mouth. Each time I visit I learn something new and different and extremely interesting about the park and the ecosystem surrounding it.   A big question is :  why is there a cloud cover over the summit of the volcano–most of the time?   First, there is a lot of rain-all year round- in the San Carlos Valley where the volcano is located.  And also scientist say that the volcano creates it’s own ecosystem.  Constantly puffing not steam and hot lava rocks into the atmosphere.

So it is a lucky visitor who gets to see the entire volcano without the cloud cover.  The best time to see it is to get up at sunrise to see it when the cloud cover has not yet moved over it’s summit.  up until around 10 a.m. you may have a good chance of seeing it.   Also the north face of the volcano (from Lake Arenal) is a better chance of a better view.

People ask me, what month should I visit to be able to see Arenal Volcano.  March is a drier month, with less rainfall.  Although there is no dry or rainy season  around the volcano.  The lush rain forests  give testimony to the abundant rainfall…all year round.

This rainfall brings the beautiful tropical flowers and abundant crops this region is so famous for. There are papayas, pineapple, coconuts, bananas,  and platanos.  Plants grow so fast here that farms have been established to grow and export ornamental plants, many of them to the United States and Europe.

And there is the hot mineral springs that flow from deep inside the base of Arenal.  Such soothing waters!  A sure cure for the aching muscles after a long hike.

One of my favorite activities is to get up a 5:30 am as the sun is rising and go birdwatching. Early in the morning the birds are singing and flying through the trees.  I saw tow different species of Toucans.  I was hoping for a scarlet macaw but was informed that the scarlets are not normally found in this region.

And my other favorite activity is to take my digital camera and capture the Volcano, which is not an easy task.  My best photograph is from a boat on the Arenal Lake taken about 8:30 am. Lots of dark brown marine birds flew over and the volcano was in the back drop..with no clouds covering!  I got lucky.

When I visit Arenal Volcano National park,   I like to stay a least four nights or longer.  I always find interesting things to see and do.   From taking a hike inside the National park to a horseback ride on a farm near by.

Traveling to Costa Rica? I highly recommend the area of La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano National Park,  a unique place to visit!

Early morning kayaking,Tortuguero Canals Costa Rica

“A Simple Place in A Natural Setting”

Casa Marbella Bed and Breakfast is in the heart of Tortuguero village, Costa Rica. Owner Daryl Loth can provide extensive directions on how to get to the inn via a combination of public buses and water taxis. Visitors can ask boats to drop them off on Casa Marbella’s back dock, right on the canal. Local airlines Nature Air and Sansa also serve Tortuguero.
Casa Marbella Bed and Breakfast hotel in Tortuguero Costa Rica  offers reasonable room rates.  The best rooms are upstairs where you feel the tropical breeze and hear the ocean surf. From July 1 to Oct. 30 and Dec. 1 to April 30, singles are $35, doubles are $40 and triples are $50; the rest of the year, subtract $5. There are also two superior rooms with a canal view on the first and second floor for $50 and $60, respectively, year-round. Contact the inn to inquire about rates for a family room with a double bed and three single beds. Rates include taxes and full breakfast served between 7 and 10 a.m. There are no ATMs in Tortuguero and the inn does not accept credit cards, so plan accordingly.

Loth leads morning boat tours of the canals for $20 (plus $10 admission to Tortuguero National Park) and can arrange evening turtle-spotting tours for $20.

“We run the kind of place we’d want to stay in – clean and laid back,” Loth said.

Loth is being modest. Casa Marbella is an immaculate, relaxing and affordable jewel, run by an owner renowned for his local knowledge. Guests at more expensive lodges might consider whether their pricier accommodations buy them the personal attention or wildlife expertise that a stay at Casa Marbella provides – and that make a visit to Tortuguero such a special experience.

The location of the inn is excellent.  It  sits right on Tortuguero’s signature canals, at the edge of Tortuguero National Park.   The brightly painted  green and yellow inn has a kitchen area   where guests can  conveniently store food and drinks in the refrigerator, use the microwave and borrow from the hotel’s stash of guidebooks.

Overlooking the canal is a covered breakfast area, where guests enjoy  hearty breakfast following morning rain forest tours.  The kitchen turns out  scrambled eggs, pancakes or French toast, juicy mango, guava, watermelon and pineapple slices, toast, orange juice, coffee and tea. Loth said he might add hammocks to this area so guests can relax , read a book or watch the local everyday life of Tortuguero.
The inn is located on Tortuguero’s main road, across the street from the town’s church and within easy walking distance of a number of excellent Caribbean restaurants. Just a few hundred meters away is the beach, where, at night, giant sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs.  However, the beach is not suitable for swimming.  The undertow is too great.

The rooms on the inn’s second level are bright and airy, yellow-and-white curtains framing windows that let in ample sunshine and the sound of the nearby Atlantic Ocean. The downstairs rooms aren’t quite as open but boast high ceilings and can sleep two to three people.  Everything is very clean.  The rooms have hardwood floors, fans.  Some rooms have private baths so you need to be specific when booking.

Internet access is offered in the hotel’s internet cafe.
Loth  offers  extensive advice and tips  – including detailed instructions on traveling to Tortuguero on local buses and boats – and recommending mouthwateringly good restaurants.
Visitors don’t have to stay at Casa Marbella to take Loth’s tours.   If he is not available to give a tour, he knows a number of local guides who can.
Loth is up at 4:30 a.m. most mornings to start coffee and prepare his boat for rain forest tours – his favorite kind.

Loth knows where to locate the wildlife and  brings guests in close contact with howler, spider and white-faced capuchin monkeys, toucans, caimans, several varieties of heron and more. His enthusiasm is infectious, as he shares stories about the animals’ migration patterns, hunting habits and history in the region – all with a sense of humor and appreciation of the natural surroundings.

Travel tips:  Rains a lot here year round…no wet or dry season…so pack a small folding umbrella and a lightweight rain jacket.  Good tennis shoes which are comfortable to walk.  Mosquito repellent and apply it around 4:30 pm.  Do not try to go swimming in ocean, strong rip tides.

Backpack with a bottle of water, bird binoculars, camera, etc.

To learn more about Casa Marbella Tortuguero Costa Rica go to www.casamarbella.tripod.com

Take the 11:30 bus from Cariari to La Pavona  where a boat will be waiting for this bus.  It’s called the Clic boat.  This boat takes you to the village of Tortuguero.

I’d like to share a very nice story with you about a young man named Daryl Loth who along with his Costa Rican wife own and operate  Casa Marbella Bed and Breakfast Hotel in the village of Tortuguero.  Darly came to Tortuguero has a volunteer at a Canadian Biological station.  He loved it so much that he stayed.  He meet a young Costa Rican woman, feel in love, and married.  They now have two children ages 9 and 7.

The B&B is quaint, offers a full Caribbean style breakfast, comfortable rooms, and Daryl will be your personal guide during your stay.  Which is great for you because he knows the area, where the wildlife are located, and when the green sea turtles come upon shore to lay their eggs.  The room rates are very reasonable at around $40 for a double occupancy.

Daryl will show you around Tortuguero village, a small quaint village  right on the Tortuguero canals located on the northern Caribbean

Casa Marbella B&B Tortuguero Costa Rica

coastline of Costa Rica.   Life is slow and easy here, no cars since access is by boat or air.   Only a few hundred people live here because it is so remote.  Tourism and fishing are the two industries here.   There is a small airstrip where  Costa Rica carriers (Sansa Air  and Nature Air)  fly people in and out.

Rains a lot in Tortuguero Village all year round.  The beaches have a beige colored sand and are quite beautiful but are not suitable for swimming.  The surf is very very strong and undertow is dangerous.

Biggest tourist attraction here are the Tortuguero Canals, narrow inland paths of water filled with crocodiles,  small turtles, Jesus Christ Lizards, howler monkeys, Toucans, wild banana trees, and a gorgeous rain forest which grows all the way up to the banks of the canals.

To learn more about how to get to Tortuguero and what to see and do go to

www.tortuguerovillage.com

Map Las Baulas National Marine Park, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

SPEAK FOR THESE CREATURES WHICH CAN NOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

The leatherback sea turtle is the world’s largest sea turtle and is in danger of becoming extinct. In Costa Rica, it nests on the beaches of Tortuguero National Park during  the months of March through May.  One can go with a park ranger at night to see these turtles nesting but you may not take photos  because the light disturbs the turtles.    These turtles have survived for over one hundred million years but now are considered endangered and are under protection because their numbers are decreasing around the world.  The Leatherback sea turtle can be found in every ocean in the world except the Arctic Ocean and and Antarctic  Ocean.

If you are vacationing in Costa Rica during the months of February through May you have a great chance to see Leatherback sea turtle  nesting in the southern Caribbean coastlines of Costa Rica.  Especially in a protected area called Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Reserve on the very southern tip of Costa Rica’s southern Caribbean coastline.

Also the Leatherback sea turtle  nests on the Northwestern Pacific beaches of Costa Rica in large number in Las Baulas National Park during the months of November through April.
This area is especially popular with tourists because  it is near by the popular tourist town of Tamarindo where tourist from all over world come to enjoy the sunshine and the warm Pacific Ocean.

There are many reasons that the Leatherback sea turtle is endangered.  1.  Eggs are stolen from the nesting sites for consumption by the locals.  They claim the eggs are  aphrodisiacs.
Killed in fishing lines and struck by boats.  3. Coastal developments damage and destroy nesting sites.  Examples of this is homes and condos being built along the beach, bringing  large numbers of people who interfere with the turtles nesting rituals.
4. Global Warming which warms the temperatures of the oceans is affecting the food supply of the leatherback.  Also,  large amounts of plastics are  being dumped into  the oceans by boats and the leatherback sea turtle  thinks it is good to eat, but it is very harmful to the turtles digestive system.

It is estimated that only one in one thousand hatchlings survive to adulthood.

How can We  help Protect the Leatherback Sea Turtle? By joining the efforts of The World Wildlife Fund  which works with fisheries around the world to decrease the numbers being caught.  Also local communities ban together and protect critical nesting sites.  We see this in Tortuguero, Costa Rica on the Northwest Caribbean Coast and  also in the Northwestern Beaches of Guanacaste where the Costa Rica government has established the Las Baulas National Park to work with the locals to protect these turtles and also to give tourist an opportunity to learn about the world’s largest marine turtle.

Tourism to Costa Rica has brought a large number of dollars into the country and  part of this money  has been used wisely by the Costa Rican government to help develop these National Parks and Wildlife Refuges.    Costa Rica Learn strives to provide those of you thinking of a vacation in Costa Rica with on going helpful travel tips and other valuable information on travel to Costa Rica.  Our information  is categorized on page one of our web page.  so please check out these categories to find information on your  topic of interest.

It is difficult to realize just how large the leatherback sea turtle is by looking at the photo below.  They can grow to a shell length  of 1.7 meters and weight up to 900 kg (approx 2,000 lb). Indeed the largest sea turtle on earth!

Learn more about Las Baulas National Marine Park at  www.costarica-nationalparks.com/lasbaulasnational marinepark.html

Endangered Leatherback Sea Turtle, Costa Rica

If you are flying into the central valley of Costa Rica to the Juan Santa Maria International Airport, than by car you are three and one half hours from the Arenal Volcano.  If you fly into the Liberia International Airport in the northern zone of Costa Rica,  by car you are three  to three and one half hours from the Arenal Volcano.

Let’s say you have  two  full days to stay in this area and want to experience the activities that are the most fun.  First, I recommend the sky tram and canopy tour and do it first thing in the morning when the weather is usually best. This is offered by a company called Sky Trek and you can purchase it right at your hotel tour desk.   Or purchase it from  Sunset Tour Company in La Fortuna  located right on the town square.  Arrangements can be made for you to be picked up and delivered back  to  your hotel  by a shuttle service offered by Sky Trek tour company or by Sunset tours.

What exactly do I do on the Sky Tram & Sky Trek Tour?   You will be transported on a Sky Tram Gondola  on a smooth ride through the rain forest up to an observation deck high above the rain forest canopy. Along the way you have a gorgeous view of Lake Arenal.  Also you may see howler monkeys and a flock of colorful toucans.  At the top, from the observation deck,  the view to the south face of Arenal Volcano is magnificant!  It’s almost like you can reach out and touch the volcano.  You can hear is roaring and see the  hot molten rocks and fiery boulders shooting from it’s summit.

From the observation deck,  you can take a well marked path which leads you into the rain forest and hike for around 45 minutes.  The vegetation here is unique due to the high altitude.  One of the most interesting is the giant fern tree which grows to around eight fee tall.  Imagine a fern that size in your living room!

You can ride the Sky Tram gondola back down OR  you can take the more exciting route down, the zip line cables,  called the Sky Trek. It will definitely get your adrenalin going.  Once strapped into the safety gear,  you just zip from tree top platform to tree top platform.  It’s up and over the top of the rain forest canopy.  A beautiful experience!  Just like Tarzan and Jane!

If you are hungry after this great adventure, there is a small cafe right there on the grounds.  Also you can spend an extra thirty minutes and walk through the butterfly garden,  where blue morpho butterflies fly freely surrounded by a very large net.  Very interesting for butterfly lovers.

This tour takes approximately one-half day, and I highly recommend it.

Children have to be at least eight years of age to take the Sky Trek Zip Line Portion of the Tour.

The costs when I took it in 2009 was $65 per person.  Plus $8 if I wanted to be transported by the shuttle to and from my hotel.

What should I wear? Comfortable walking shoes like tennis or light weight hiking boots.  Temperature is cool because you are at a high altitude.  You will need a light weight rain proof jacket because rains frequently.  Take your money etc. in a pouch because if you take the zip line, it’s hard to handle a backpack.

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