tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18801284.post-1134490724562423672005-12-13T07:36:00.000-08:002007-05-29T15:27:46.606-07:00<strong>CANOPY TOUR</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />Visiting the northern flanks of Rincon de la Vieja volcano is perfect for enjoying several activities during your stay at one of <strong>Guanacaste's</strong> best mountain lodges. The canopy tour takes you through the tropical forest in a truly unique way. Equipped with a harness and accompanied by trained guides, you'll embark on an adventure that'll take you across ten cables that connect platforms which sit in centuries-old trees.<br /><br />A 400 meter (1300 foot) waterslide is also located in the forest. The slide is a like a fountain of youth for grownups and great fun for children. After these two activities, you'll enjoy a wonderful traditional <strong>Costa Rican</strong> lunch.<br /><br />Either a horseback ride or a trip in horse-drawn carriage will take you to some thermal hot springs located in the middle of nature, where you'll receive a volcanic mud treatment. The curative properties of the mud will leave your skin feeling rejuvinated.<br /><br /><strong>VOLCANO AERIAL TOUR</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />Departing from Liberia Airport, Paradise Air takes you on a breathtaking aerial tour of the <strong>Guanacaste chain of volcanoes, Rincon de la Vieja, Miravalles and Tenorio</strong> and the ultimately to Costa Ricas most famous, Arenal. From the large viewing windows of our brand new, seven passenger airvans you will witness magnificent volcanic craters, mineral-rich lakes, rugged mountains and lush rainforest. The tour is one and a half hours. Contact: Paradise air, 231-0938.<br /><br /><strong>RINCON DE LA VIEJA NATIONAL PARK</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />After a two and a half hour ride, you'll arrive at one of Costa Rica's most comprehensive national parks. Rincon de la Vieja houses an active volcano and a variety of ecosystems that include everything from the the rainforest to dry forest, passing through cloud forests along the way. The parks biodiversity creates one of <strong>Guanacaste's</strong> most important attractions. A 2.5 hour hike will take you right into the thick of the forest, where you'll experience nature at its purest form. You'll se volcanic activities such as fumaroles and the famous "little volcano", which is a miniature volcano that shows complete volcanic activity. The search of wildlife is important as well, as the variety of fauna that lives in the park at any given time is surprising.<br /><br /><strong>SHOPPING TOUR IN LIBERIA</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />After lunch, you'll leave your hotel and head for the white city. Calle real is your first stop. This is street is an architectural gem with adobe houses adorned with Spanish-title-roofs. Later, the bus will stop in the city's Central Park for two hours while you go about shopping. On the way back from Liberia you'll stop in two other spots to shop for a few little things that are worth the trouble!<br /><br /><strong>PALO VERDE NATIONAL PARK</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />A two hour trip along the Tempisque River will take you to Palo Verde National Park. Mangroves abound. The best birdwatching for aquatic species is found right here, as the park is favor by many migratory birds as they escape the cold winters in North and South America. At the same time, the are's density gives it a rich mix of mammal, amphibian and reptile life, including the famous (and feared) crocodiles. An expert naturalist guide will explain all the facets of the park, which simply by itself is a great oasis of <strong>Guanacaste's</strong> plains. At the end of your river trip, you'll stop at the river's edge to have lunch at a picnic spot. At around 1:30 in the afternoon you'll begin the return to your beach hotel, passing through the Village of Guaitil along the way. This small village is the birthplace of vases and other handmade ceramic goods.<br /><br /><strong>MACADAMIA TOUR</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />This great tour not only reveals the secrets of the most exotic and expensive nut in the entire world, but also offers impressive views of three of <strong>Costa Ricas Volcanoes</strong>. Additionally, you'll experience the impacting climatic change between tropical dry and rain forests. During your time on the macadamia plantation you'll discover what makes this queen of the nuts" so spectacular. After the tour, you'll have a delicious, authentic Costa Rican lunch.First Realty Costa Ricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14720969334383593348noreply@blogger.com