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Let Don Gilberto and his family show you the real Costa Rica – on horseback!
Once they pick you up the adventure in history and nature begins, starting with
the Quepos Indians and leads you through the changes of Manuel Antonio today,
which includes Iguana Tours. Enjoy learning about Costa Rica’s exotic
plants and rare wildlife as you ride through the tropical jungle and private
ecological reserve at Tocori, just minutes away from Manuel Antonio.
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After a relaxing hour-long ride on horseback through the tropical rain forest
– with the pace determined by your comfort level and riding ability –
leave your horses on the trail as Don Gilberto or his daughter Dyala guide you
through the exotic plant and animal life on a nature walk. They will let you
taste, smell, touch and observe first hand the real Costa Rican jungle. After
indulging your mind and spirit with expert knowledge, take a refreshing dip
in pristine natural mountain waters while being splashed on by two stunning
waterfalls at Tocori. And don’t forget to enjoy an unforgettable taste
of local fresh fruits and a homemade special tropical drink made exclusively
by Doña Eli, Don Gilberto´s wife, all while you relax and cool
off next to the waterfalls.
After being refreshed, you are ready for a ride through meandering Tocori streams
to the private Rancho where Doña Eli will be your hostess as she shares
with you a homemade Costa Rican “casado” – a typical Costa
Rican dish or terrific BBQ. Enjoy more of the tastes and flavors of Costa Rica
as you sample delicious delicacies of the tropical rain forest and of our fresh,
local Costa Rican produce. As Don Gilberto says, “Come and taste the flavors
of our country.” Before returning to Manuel Antonio, enjoy one last relaxing
experience enjoying the bounty of Costa Rica at the Rancho. Let Don Gilberto
or Dayla show you their private herb and plant garden as they help educate locals
and visitors alike on how to preserve the indigenous plant and herb varieties
of their beautiful country. While you are there, ask how you can help preserve
the tropical rain forest and educate others about the true beauty and biodiversity
of Costa Rica.
After Don Gilberto and his family have hosted you at their Rancho, you will
have grown in your experience and knowledge of our beautiful and unforgettable
tropical country, Costa Rica. But as Don Gilberto always says, “When you
come back, you will have a friend.”
Pick up times:
From 8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Requirements:
Make sure you are able to ride at least at an easy pace for about 1 hour. We
recommend wearing comfortable clothes and possibly long pants (or bring a towel)
while horseback riding, yet bring your bathing suit, bug repellant, sunscreen,
camera, hat, towel, and maybe an extra change of clothes to wear after swimming
and riding in the Tocori river and waterfalls.
Includes:
Roundtrip transportation, bilingual guides and naturalists, all needed equipment
, a hot lunch or dinner, snacks and refreshments.
