Arenal, Costa Rica: Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge Nature Cruise with Lunch. The Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, located along the Frio River, is one of the richest areas in biological diversity in Costa Rica. Here, you can discover a wide variety of resident and migratory birds. Your floating safari takes you through tropical rainforests, pastures, and marshes, where you’ll encounter an exciting array of wildlife, including howler monkeys, spider monkeys, white-faced monkeys, three-toed sloths, Jesus Christ lizards, turtles, and countless birds. Keep an eye on the river, too—you might spot reptiles like caimans or even the fin of a freshwater shark breaking the surface.
Around noon, you’ll pause along the river to enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch before making your way back to Arenal. Get ready to embark on a journey through Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, where every moment invites you to connect with the wonders of the wild.
Physical Level: Easy / Approximate Duration: 6.00 Hours
What to wear/bring recommendations: Light clothing, shoes (sandals are appropriate), hat, and sunglasses. You will be visiting a wildlife refuge navigating along a tropical river, where heat and humidity are expected; you may want to consider bringing sunscreen lotion, and insect repellent.
Important Note: For this tour, guests must bring a copy of their passports with them. The Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge is located near the Nicaraguan border and immigration authorities in the area might require identification.
