All guided tours in the Lapa Rios Reserve help support the ongoing maintenance and land acquisition of the reserve. Choosing to hike and learn with a knowledgeable local guide gives the community continuing economic support and demonstrates that this diverse lowland tropical rain forest left standing is more valuable than one cut down. Sign up at reception for the reserve tours. All walks leave from the front desk and length of time is approximate. Shorts, cotton T-shirts and boots with good treads are recommended.
Rubber boots are available.
Take water with you - get water bottles at the bar and reuse throughout your stay. Other animals include agoutis, coati mundi, collared and white-lipped pequaries, jaguars, ocelot, marguay and puma. Unique to the Osa Peninsula is the black-checked ant tanager. Please Note that prices are subject to change. For keen birders and animal lovers, this guided tour with a Swarovski telescope will guarantee numerous species of birds, morpho butterflies, monkeys and other mammals.