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03 · RAINFOREST & SLOTHS · CODE 63887P2

Tropical Rainforest, Hanging Bridges & Jungle Sloth Sanctuary from Guanacaste

Leave the dry Guanacaste coast behind and cross the Continental Divide into lush primary rainforest. Walk suspended canopy bridges with a naturalist spotting two- and three-toed sloths, toucans, and poison-dart frogs before enjoying a traditional Costa Rican lunch.

Primary Escape Category: Rainforest Escapes
Destination Visited: Upala / Tenorio Caribbean-slope rainforest & sloth sanctuary
Actual Departure Point: Hotel pickup across Playas del Coco, Playa Hermosa, Papagayo & Liberia, or office check-in in Playas del Coco
Pickup Arrangements: Door-to-door air-conditioned van pickup included from Playas del Coco, Hermosa, Ocotal & Papagayo hotels
Verified Duration & Format: 7–9 hrs · Small-group or private guided day trip
Main Inclusions: Round-trip AC transport, certified naturalist guide, hanging-bridge park entry, sloth habitat walk, traditional lunch
Additional Charges / Exclusions: Personal expenses and optional guide/driver gratuities
Participation Requirements: Closed-toe walking shoes required; moderate 2-hour forest trail walk with suspension bridges
Why It Fits: The single easiest way for Guanacaste beach guests to experience authentic primary rainforest and wild sloths without changing hotels.
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Misty tropical rainforest canopy and suspension bridge corridor in northern Costa Rica
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