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SNORKELING CAÑO ISLAND NATIONAL PARK Full Day: 6am - 6pm Departing early in the morning (6 am) from Hotel Villas Rio Mar through the Costanera road along the Pacific Ocean for about 90 minutes to get to Sierpe town, where there is 30 minutes stop for breakfast in 'Oleaje Sereno' restaurant (not included). After breakfast you will be taking a comfortable boat for an hour and 15 minutes to Caņo Island National Park through the biggest mangrove swamps in Central America, chances to spot up to 4 species of monkeys, crocodiles, snakes, a great variety of birds and also one of the biggest islands in Costa Rica (Violines Island). From the Sierpe river mouth to the island you will get a view of the most scenic places in the country like Drake bay and Marenco Biological Reserve. There will be chances to spot the humpback, pilot and killer whales. When you get to the island you will do snorkeling with professional guides. Also you can walk the trails at the island. Ending the trails or snorkeling at the ranger's station you are set up with a delicious picnic lunch surrounded by the richest natural atmosphere. After that spectacular journey you come back to Sierpe and you will enjoy a mini tour into the Siepre Mangrove Swamp looking for snakes, crocodiles, birds, etc. You will be arriving at Hotel Villas Rio Mar late evening. Highlights: Snorkeling on the coral reef Up to 4 species of monkeys Underwater wildlife Dolphins, humpback and Pilot whales (only during whale's season) One of the biggest Islands of Costa Rica (Violines Island) Flora, fauna, wildlife and Birdwatching Snakes A view of the most scenic places in Costa Rica: Drakes Bay, Marenco Biological Reserve Prices: $ 95 per person min. 4 persons Special group rates available. What to bring: Camara / film Binoculars Sunscreen Insect repellent Water bottle Swimsuite Comfortable shoes TOUR INCLUDES: Land & boat Transportation, bi-lingual guide, park entrance, equipment and lunch. IMPORTANCE OF THE ISLAND Caņo Island is located in the Pacific Ocean, 15 km. From Osa Penėnsula. The border of the island has white sand beaches and a well protected inshore coral reef. The best spot of Costa Rica for scuba diving and snorkeling because of its visibility about 20 meters deep and has lots of species of fish, turtles, manta rays, dolphins and whales. A well maintained trail leads uphill into a rain forest environment where you can see trees 50 meters high. Pre-Columbian tombs are scattered along the trail. The island was a place generated by the indigenous people of the southern zone of Costa Rica. Hundred of perfect aborigine aspheric stone balls of different sizes were discovered after Columbus arrived and most of them were taken off the island like invaluable objects to decorate gardens and houses.

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