Adventure Tours Costa Rica

Adventure Tours Costa Rica

Adventure Tours Costa Rica is located 5 minutes North of Surf Inn Hermosa in Jaco Beach.  It is one of the premiere adventure operators of ATV Tours in the Central Pacific zone.  They feature 2 hour, 3 hour and 4 hour tours.  Surf Inn guests specifically have enjoyed their “7 Pueblo Tour” which is a 1/2 day tour that covers over 100 km passing thru the mountains, rainforests and waterfalls here in our zone.  Adventure Tours Costa Rica are located in Jacó Beach, next to Subway rest. On Pastor Díaz Av.

Costa Rica Birding Tours

Costa Rica Birding Tours

Just 25 minutes North of Surf Inn Hermosa lies the Tarcoles River area and the Carara National Park.  Both places offer an incredible setting for Bird photography.  Early birding is highly recommended!  The lush rainforest provides a nice backdrop to view  shorebirds, seabirds and mangrove inhabitants.  A river boat tour thru the mangroves is a treat to bird lovers and are home to many species of birds:  The Mangrove Cuckoo, Mangrove Hummingbird, & Mangrove Warbler are just a few. Spoonbills, Herons and Hawks are others not too miss.

Manuel Antonio National Park

Manuel Antonio National Park

Manuel Antonio is located approximately 1 1/2 hours south of Surf Inn Hermosa and is one of the most visited National Parks in Costa Rica.  It features not only rainforest, but spectacular white sand beaches.  This is a great side trip from Surf Inn Hermosa and highly recommended with a guide who can show you all of the wildlife of the park.  This picture features one of the famous three-toed sloths that can be seen thru the telescopes of the nature guide.  Manuel Antonio’s nature trails are awesome to hike and take in all wildlife ranging from toads and iguanas to monkeys, toucans and songbirds.  In 2011, this park was voted as one of the most beautiful national park by Forbes.

Butterfly Farm and Neofauna Tour

Butterfly Farm and Neofauna Tour

Just 15 Minutes North of Surf Inn Hermosa, there is the Neofauna Butterfly and Serpentarium Facility that has a large buttefly garden, a serpentarium and a frog exhibit.  Guests can see morpho and tiger butterflies up close, along with many of Costa Rican’s venomous snakes, and 3 different endangered dart frogs and five leaf/tree frogs. This is an awesome nature educational tour that is reasonable in price, close by and great for the entire family. For more information, contact surfinnhermosa@yahoo.com.

Kayak Jaco

Kayak Jaco

Kayak Jaco has been providing guests with high quality kayak tours here in the Central Pacific zone formore than 10 years.  Their Sea Kayaking and Snorkeling tour is a fun adventure thru the incredible scenery along the Central Pacific Coast leaving from Playa Agujas. The tour is ½ day affair with departures available at 8.15 am and 2.15 pm.  Transportation is available from Surf Inn Hermosa.  Custom Fishing Kayak Tours can be arranged as well.  Additionally, the Outrigger Canoe Tour can be used for groups of 7 persons. For more information, contact surfinnhermosa@yahoo.com

Spice Farm Tour

Spice Farm Tour

A Visit To the Villa Vanilla Rainforest Spice Farm Could Be One of Your Most Memorable Experiences in Costa Rica.  Villa Vanilla Spice Plantation is a good example of an all sustainable organic spice farm here in Costa Rica.  It is certified organic and biodynamic and one will find a variety of spices and essential oil plants, including vanilla, cocoa, and ceylon (true) cinnamon grown on the farm.  This outstanding tour explains the spices’ origins, their ancient history and their now traditional uses, as well as touch, smell and taste aromatic spices, medicinal and essential oil plants in the field.  The tour consists of a gentle walk along the plantation’s Epiphyte (air plant) and Rock Garden Trail.   The “Flavors of the World” tasting menu features the world’s three favorite flavors – vanilla, chocolate and ceylon cinnamon -, among other spices, there are also seasonal tropical fruits at the Rainforest Viewpoint where visitors enjoy an assortment of gourmet spice treats all grown on the plantation and prepared by the staff’s pastry chef.   If you’re a foodie, enjoy either making or tasting food-this tour is a great choice for you.  For more information, contact surfinnhermosa@yahoo.com