Osa Peninsula Nighttime Wildlife Tour, Puerto Jiménez

Lace up your hiking boots, grab your flashlight, and follow your guide into the wildlife-rich forests of El Ñeque on this two-hour nocturnal nature tour.

Overview

Lace up your hiking boots, grab your flashlight, and follow your guide into the wildlife-rich forests of El Ñeque on this two-hour nocturnal nature tour. Watch as the nocturnal world comes to life with exotic creatures like bats, spiders, frogs, snakes, and kinkajous.

Highlights

  • Explore the wildlife-rich forests of El Ñeque at night
  • See exotic nocturnal creatures that you wouldn't spot during the day
  • Follow an expert guide on a trail close to a stream

Know before you go

Duration
2.5 hours
Recommended for
All ages
Group
Small group

What you'll do

As the sun sets on the Osa Peninsula, nocturnal wildlife starts to emerge. That's when the El Ñeque community comes to life with a whole new world of creatures to explore. This two-hour nighttime tour is perfect for the whole family, and your guide will take you on a trail close to a stream, where sightings of wildlife are likely to be good.

Lace up your hiking boots and grab your flashlight, and you're ready to follow your guide into the forest. Keep your eyes peeled for exotic creatures like bats, spiders, various frogs, snakes, kinkajous, and many more. Your expert guide will have plenty of knowledge about the flora and fauna of the area and will help you spot and identify different species.

Throughout the tour, you'll learn about the nocturnal behaviors of different animals and how they've adapted to the nighttime environment. The trail you'll be following is well-maintained, but it's still a good idea to wear appropriate footwear and clothing. You'll need to bring your own flashlight, and your guide will also have one to help light the way.

At the end of the tour, you'll return to your accommodation for the night with a newfound appreciation for the hidden world of nocturnal wildlife in El Ñeque.
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What's included

  • Transportation
  • Bilingual guide

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