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Aerial view of a winding river cutting through dense rainforest near the coast in Tortuguero

Which Tortuguero Tour to Book First: the Two Canals Motorboats Cannot Enter

SINAC bars motorboats from Caño Chiquero and Mora, Tortuguero's two best canals. Which tour to book first, and when the night turtle walk runs. Ask us

Turquoise river pool flows through a narrow rock canyon shaded by lush green trees

Papagayo Gulf Day Trips: Which One to Book, and the Days the Parks Are Shut

Staying on the Papagayo Gulf? Las Pailas shuts Mondays, the waterfall trail gates at noon, and the Bat Islands sit inside a national park. Ask us.

Aerial view of a coastal river mouth meeting the ocean beside a beach town with green mangroves

Tamarindo Turtle Tours: What the Park Allows Now, and What to Book Instead

SINAC's own Las Baulas page says there is no turtle observation. Here is what a Tamarindo wildlife morning really delivers, and what to book. Ask us.

Rincón de la Vieja from Liberia: Which Day to Book, and the Ticket Nobody Mentions

Las Pailas, the waterfall trail, or a ranch combo? Park tickets are online only, and most passes leave the park fee to you. Here is how to plan the da

Aerial view of Rincón de la Vieja volcano crater with a turquoise lake and rising steam

Rincón de la Vieja from Liberia: Mud Pots or Waterfalls, and the Two Deadlines That Decide

Las Pailas closes Mondays and the waterfall trail shuts its gate at noon. How to pick your Rincón de la Vieja day from Liberia, with SINAC fees.

A chestnut-mandibled toucan perched on a branch surrounded by green leaves in Manuel Antonio

Manuel Antonio National Park: Which Trails to Walk Now That Punta Catedral Is Closed

Punta Catedral is closed and the park shuts Tuesdays. Which Manuel Antonio trails to walk, the SINAC online ticket rule, and when a guide earns its ke

Entrance sign for Carara National Park with a colorful scarlet macaw decoration, surrounded by greenery

Carara from Jaco: Which Trail to Walk, and Whether You Need a Guide

Staying in Jaco and want wildlife? Carara's four trails, SINAC's online-only tickets, and when a guide changes what your family sees. Ask us.

Hikers with backpacks walk across a grassy clearing near a green-roofed ranger station at Sirena Station, Corcovado

Sirena or San Pedrillo: Which Corcovado Day to Book from Drake Bay

Booking one Corcovado day from Drake Bay? Sirena for mammals, San Pedrillo for birds and a waterfall walk. SINAC rules, fees and the October catch.