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TOURIST ATTRACTIONS OFFERED BY COSTA RICAN COMMUNITIES

Costa Rica is a country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the

southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Ecuador to the

south of Cocos Island.

Costa Rica is composed of seven provinces, which in turn are divided into 81 cantons , each of

which is directed by a mayor. Mayors are chosen democratically every four years by each

canton’s people. There are no provincial legislatures. The cantons are further divided into 473

districts.The provinces are:

1. Alajuela

2. Cartago

3. Guanacaste

4. Heredia

5. Limón

6. Puntarenas

7. San José

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Google search the following information about Costa Rican Touristic places

1. four touristic places in Limon

2. four vocanoes in Guanacaste

3. four beaches in Puntarenas

4. three water parks in Costa Rica

5. three destination to do a canopy tour

6. three destinations to do rafting

7. three places where I can get surf lessons

8. three waterfalls in Costa Rica

9. three places to visit in San Carlos

10. four museums and theaters in San Jose

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The main attractions in Costa Rica are the tropical forests and beaches, but there are

hundreds of other adventures and activities to explore as well.

Match the categories from the Column A with the activities from Column B

Column A Column B

1. Art and Artisans

2. Scuba Diving and Snorkeling

3. Botanical Gardens

4. Fishing

5. Canopy Tours

6. Golf

7. Canoeing

8. Camping

9. Bars & Nightclubs

10. Beaches

11. Birding

12. Bycicling

( ) Wood Carvers transform rainforest woods into every imaginable shape ( ) It is one of the best ways to see the wildlife along the rivers ( ) This sport is getting more popular as courses are built. ( ) Water temperatures are ideal year round ( ) A rowing number of lodges and cabinas offer grassy areas to pitch a tent ( ) you see fascinating bird life in Costa Rica ( ) Pack your rod and reel and be ready to get some corvina ( ) They create pottery while you watch ( ) Tourist can swim with hammerhead sharks ( ) Zip-lines are cables that descend from the treetops ( ) Mountain bikes are a great way to explore the forests, ( ) DJ's and live music keep the dance floors hopping ( ) A number of smaller gardens are sprinkled across the country. ( ) miles of deserted golden sand and big waves ( ) Road racing is a popular sport in Costa Rica ( ) San José has lively nightlife.

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The tiny town of Ostional is relatively quiet besides the few motorists riding by. It is easy to

find the way to the beach, as it runs parallel to the one main road through town, once on the

beach the guards stationed every few hundred meters. are watching for poachers, who often

illegally stalk these beaches

Since 1959, thousands of olive ridley sea turtles have been arriving monthly on the shores

of Playa Ostional for these mass nestings, or arribadas, which usually last about four days.

With each new moon, thousands of turtles emerge from the Pacific Ocean to make their way

up the seven-kilometer strip of beach, laying an estimated 100 eggs per night.

After laying her eggs, the turtle attempts to conceal her nest. Then, once it seems fitting, she

wills her body back to the sea, leaving her eggs to rest on the beach protected by only a layer

of sand. During the days that follow, the thousands more turtles coming to dig their nests

may disturb her eggs. Dogs and vultures will come hunting for her eggs. For three hours after

sunrise, for the first three days after the arribada starts, local residents of Ostional who are

part of the Ostional Integral Development Association project will dig them up for human

consumption.

The harvesting and consumption of turtle eggs is something embedded within Costa Rican

culture. Since 1930, when sea turtles began to arrive in ones and twos upon the shores of

Ostional, people within the community have been eating these eggs. Contrary to common

folklore, the consumption of turtle eggs in not an aphrodisiac, but a rich protein source

consumed by many Ticos of all ages.

Sea turtles have given Ostional, with its humble population of fewer than 700 people, an

international reputation. In addition, Ostional is widely known for its project run by ADIO,

which allows for regulated amounts of these eggs to be legally extracted from their nests on

the beach for human consumption.

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Choose the option that best complete the sentence according to the reading

1. The town of ostional is _______________________town

a) Huge

b) Small

c) Big

d) enourmous

2. The Ostional beach is _________________________ the town

a) Far from

b) A long way from

c) Near

d) At a great distance from

3. The mass nesting usually last _______________________________

a) A full week

b) About three days

c) No more than three days

d) Less than five days

4. Turtles lay around_______________________________ eggs per night

a) A hundred eggs

b) Less than a hundred eggs

c) Less than fifty eggs

d) One thousand eggs

5. The consumption of eggs started during the __________________________

a) Thirties

b) Forties

c) Fifties

d) Sixties

6. The reputation of Ostional is _____________________________internationally

a) Almost unknown

b) widely known

c) barely known

d) unknown

7. Turtle eggs are eaten by ________________________________________________

a) Teenagers

b) Single moms

c) All people

d) Everyone but Children

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Tourist Attractions offered by Costa Rican Communities

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Testimonial of People who visited Uvita 360 Surf Camp

Read and Answer the questions or complete the texts

Uvita 360 is located near to Uvita-Dominical-Ojochal, Costa Rica. All places are part of the district of

Bahia Ballena in the Costa Rican state of Puntarenas. Uvita, Dominical and Ojochal are small, authentic

Costa Rican towns, home to amazing surf breaks like Dominical-Uvita Beach and beautiful places for Stand

Up Paddling and Kayaking near the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica.

Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced surfer, SUPer or Kayaker, we are the right choice

for you. At Uvita 360 we provide stand up paddling, Kayak tours, surf lessons & vacations packages. We

offer overnight packages, lots of amenities, and the best connection between ocean sports, adventure and

the best Costa Rican Experience with our local guides.

1. Uvita 360 is located in the ___________________ district.

2. Uvita 360 provides __________________________ , _________________________ and

______________________

3. Two of the beaches mentioned are__________________________ and

________________________

Roger Manly

“I just wanted to send a quick note to thank you and all at Uvita 360Surf Camp for two fantastic days

this past weekend. You have created quite an oasis down there and I have to say that the entire experience

really did exceed all of my expectations. Particular thanks to Tito for his endless patience and to Diego

for his laidback yet enthusiastic approach, which was just so wonderfully Costa Rican. The combination of

teaching styles and range of topics you cover over the two days really well!”

1. Roger spent__________________ days in the Uvita 360 Surf Camp , he describe the place as an

_______________________, He thanks Tito for his ____________________ and diego for his

__________________ and __________________ approach

David Smith “The two experience operators were so warm and welcoming; they quickly won the affections of the group with their humor and relaxed personalities… Our accommodation was custom designed for the surf camp experience; it was well set up with everything we could need… The beach was only a short five minute walk from the Ballena Park. While out trying to catch the waves, we were joined by beautiful whales frolicking far off shore…. I had come so far with my surfing in just two days with Uvita 360 Surf school!” 2. David indicates that the operators were______________________________,

_____________________, _________________________ and that the beach was at a _________________ distance.

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Testimonials of tourist who visited the Chirripo Chirripó National Park is located in the heart of the Talamanca Mountain Range, which was formed by a variety of geologic processes, including tectonic movement and volcanic activity. Thank you so much for taking us to the top

of Chirripo. it was the most amazing thing

I`ve ever done. Julian and Rodolfo were very

helpful. I had a lot of fun getting to talk to

you guys , You speak English very well. I

hope to see you guys again sometime soon.

Thanks again! (Chris Worley)

This was my first trip to Costa Rica and my

first mountain climb. Overall, it was an

outstanding experience the route was

challenging, but Rudolpho was an excellent

guide. You may want to think about having a

better water supply at the indian camp to

start the second day.

Rudolpho and Fernando are courteous,

helpful, patient and great ambassadors of

your tour service. They even helped us spot

a lot of local wildlife. (West Ludwing)

Our family had a fabulous trip!! Our guide

was excellent- he knew when to go slow for

us parents, and he quickly and happily sped

off with our teenaged to see more heights.

The food was great. The help from Selva Mar

office was also top rate, Lucia could answer

any question and was very helpful with our need for sleeping bags and lots of info.

We recommend this to anyone who wants a

challenging hiking experience and fun.

(Margaret Niles Garrat)

Identify which tourist referred in his testimonial to these aspects 1. It was his first trip to Costa Rica:

____________________________

2. The guide could go slow or fast according to the needs of tourists: ____________________________

3. The English of the guides was good

enough to communicate with tourists: _______________________________

4. The trip was a family trip:

_______________________________

5. The food was considered delicious: ________________________

6. Selva Mar office provided good supports: __________________________

7. The tourist considers that they should have

more water in one of the camps : _________________________

8. This tourist consider to come back again

for a Chirripo Trip: _____________________________

9. This tourist recommends the experience to anyone who wants a hiking challenge ___________________________

10. This tourist omitted speaking about the challenging aspect of the adventure: __________________________

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Canopy Tour Sarapiqui

This canopy tour takes place at the Hacienda Pozo Azul, which is just outside the town

of La Virgen de Sarapiquí. The canopy tour has 12 cables and 17 platforms, 7 of which

are built onto trees that are between 60 and 90 feet high. This tour begins at the edge

of a canyon and crosses the canyon several times before reaching the ending point.

After checking in at the reception desk, you’ll be fitted with equipment and learn about

what the equipment does. From here a tractor wagon will take you to the launching point,

where you’ll meet your guides and receive instructions and a safety presentation. Once

you’re ready, you’ll strap into the first zip-line and head off.

The setting at Hacienda Pozo Azul is beautiful. You’ll have unparalleled views into the

jungle and the opportunity to spot birds and other animals. The equipment here is first-

class and the guides are trained and professional. All of this ensures an incredible

experience.

What to Bring: Long pants, closed-toed shoes, insect repellent, and camera.

Read the text and complete the following information about the canopy tour

1. The canopy is located in_________________________________

2. The canopy has ______________ cables and _____________ platforms

3. In the launching point , you will receive the

_____________________________ and hear a

_______________________________

4. The equipment is ______________________________

5. You can see__________________________ and

__________________________

6. You must bring the following clothing items:_________________________ ,

_______________________________

7. You have to bring an _____________________ for the mosquito and

your___________________ for taking pictures.

Isla Tortuga Trip

Tortuga Island is located on the Nicoya Peninsula Gulf Costa Rica.

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We will start the day with taking you on a 50 minutes boat ride along the coast with breathtaking views

of the Pacific Ocean on the right and the beautiful landscape of the Nicoya Peninsula on the left. During

the boat ride, most of the time, you will be able to see dolphins, manta rays, primitive turtles and

humpback & pilot whales.

Once we get to the paradisiacal Tortuga Island we will anchor our boat next to the best points for

snorkeling. The volcanic rock reef is surrounded by crystalline waters and home of Angelfish,

Porcupine fish, Morays, Needlefish, Spotted Eagle Rays.

After the amazing snorkeling experience our captain will take you to the wonderful white sand beach

of Tortuga Island where drinks and fruits will be waiting for while the lunch is ready. For lunch our

chef serves fresh BBQ fish, chicken or veggies with delicious grilled potatoes and homemade bread.

After lunch the afternoon will be yours to enjoy. You can go for a hike, a swim, rent a kayak, a banana

boat, take a little “siesta”, or just chill at the beach. And then as the day comes to an end, we will get

back on the boat for a beautiful ride back to Montezuma town.

Scuba Diving: as soon we arrive to the Island the diving boat will come to pick you up, for the two

immersions in to different spots, the visibility average is between 7 and 15 meters. We provide all the

scuba equipment, and of course a Dive Master or an Instructor as a guide.

True or False

Mark in the spaces if the statements are true or false

1. The boat rides last less that forty minutes___________

2. You will see only water during the boat ride__________

3. You might see two types of whales during the boat ride___________

4. The lunch is before the snorkeling activity:______________

5. The lunch includes two types of meat______________

6. You have to bring your own equipment___________

7. An instructor will be helping the divers_________

8. You have to pay an extra fee for a banana boat___________

Answer the questions

1. What are five activities that tourist can do during the afternoon

___________________________

___________________________

___________________________

___________________________

___________________________

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Read the text

Isla Tortuga Trip

Tortuga Island is located on the Nicoya Peninsula Gulf , We will take you on a 50 minutes

boat ride along the coast. During the boat ride, most of the time, you will be able to see

dolphins, manta rays, primitive turtles and humpback & pilot whales. Once we get to the

paradisiacal Tortuga Island we will anchor our boat next to the best points for snorkeling.

After the amazing snorkeling experience our captain will take you to the wonderful white sand

beach of Tortuga Island where drinks and fruits will be waiting for while the lunch is ready.

For lunch our chef serves fresh BBQ fish, chicken or veggies with delicious grilled potatoes

and homemade bread. After lunch the afternoon will be yours to enjoy. You can go for a hike,

a swim, rent a kayak, a banana boat, take a little “siesta”, or just chill at the beach. Finally

we will get back on the boat for a beautiful ride back to Montezuma town.

Answer the reading using the information above

4. How long does the boat ride takes?___________________________

5. What animal wildlife can you see during the boar ride?___________________

6. What kinds of meat can you eat after snorkeling?__________________ and

__________________

7. What are three activities that you can do after snorkeling?___________________________,

____________________________________ and ______________________

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GET READY FOR A THRILLING ADVENTURE

Costa Rica’s topography provides excellent water all year long. Costa Sol

Rafting runs tours of class II rivers (for beginners) through class IV rivers

(for intermediates), like the Reventazon and Pacuare, and offers the highest

quality trips available.

All tours include:

lunch

insurance

transportation

security kayak

typical breakfast

rafting equipment

trained guides in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid

Be ready to get wet! During the rafting trip you should wear sneakers or river

shoes, shorts and a T-shirt. Bring a change of clothing and a towel for after

the trip.

1. Costa Sol offers tourists __________ trips.

a) boring

b) unexciting

c) adventurous

d) overnight-stay

2. Costa Rican rivers __________ for rafting during the whole year.

a) supply enough water

b) offer little excitement

c) show deficient conditions

d) have the lowest water level

3. The rafting trip company has __________ for the tourists in case of accidents.

A) lunch

B) breakfast

C) insurance

D) river shoes

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4. What kind of accommodations does the company offer? ______________

.

a) Lodging

b) Hot water tub

c) Air conditioning

d) Holiday Inn Hotel

5. Which activity can you enjoy on a Costa Rican Sun Tour? ______________ .

a) Hunting

b) Ecotourism

c) Visiting museums

d) Space observatories

6. How can you contact this company? ______________ .

a) At the Holiday Inn Hotel

b) By mail exclusively

c) By phone and fax

d) Strictly by phone

7. How much time is planned for tourists to go fishing? ______________ .

a) Constantly for two weeks

b) Whenever they want

c) On the last minute

d) One single day

8. Where can you surely get discounts? __________________ .

a) At the Arenal Observatory

b) In the “Last Minute Club”

c) In the Holiday Inn Hotel

d) At Tiskita Lodge

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Relax in Classy Casitas

Italian cuisine -some say it’s the best in the

Manuel Antonio area. Breakfast and lunch are

served, and the friendly bar is open late. Hotel

Casitas Eclipse is only one km from the National

Park. It’s a pleasant stroll downhill to get

there, and there are plenty of buses to bring you

back up later in the day.

While staying at the hotel, you can choose

whitewater rafting, sport fishing, sunset-

cruising, surfing, horseback riding, biking in the

park, or just spending the day with a good book

in the shade by the pool. The owner says some

people spend 15 days at the hotel and never get

bored!

Rates at Hotel Casitas Eclipse start at $95 for a

single room and go up to $225 for a casita

suite which sleeps five. Prices drop considerably

in the rainy season, from mid-April to

midDecember.

GETTING THERE:

A direct bus leaves the Coca Cola terminal

three times a day. You can also take a San

José-Quepos bus, which has frequent

departures, and hop on the local bus once in

Quepos. SANSA flies to Quepos twice a day

and provides a shuttle service on both ends, $35

one way. Call 221-9414

9. Besides the pool, you can enjoy ________

other water activities.

A) three

B) four

C) two

D) five

10. The rates at Hotel Casitas Eclipse

__________ during the rainy season.

A) go up

B) go down

C) remain high

D) stay the same

11. Tourists can get to Quepos by

__________ from San José.

A) horseback riding and swimming

B) train and plane

C) bus and plane

D) boat and bus

12. Hotel Casitas offers the tourists

_________.

A) buses and planes

B) drinks and eclipses

C) flights and horseback riding

D) meals and several room fares

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Rincon de la vieja

Visitors hoping to catch a glimpse of the sulfurous fumaroles or bubbling mud pools at Rincon de la Vieja

National Park at the start of the week, or camp nearby before hiking up to the ark’s towering active volcano,

are out of luck. The campground in Las Pailas sector – one of the two camping areas in the park- was

permanently closed this week, and the entire Las Pailas section will be closed on Monday from now on.

Las Pailas is the most popular area of Rincon de la Vieja National Park. The entrance offer access to areas

of volcanic activity, such as fumaroles, hot springs and the Rincon de la Vieja itself.

Despite the increase in visitors, and the subsequent increase in funds the park generates, Rincon de la Vieja

has not seen a proportional increase in government funds for maintenance and personnel.

14. Officials at Rincon de la Vieja decided to _______________

a. Camp around the volcano

b. Block out an area of the park

c. Open the entrance at Las Pailas

d. Promote mountain climbing activities

15. One of the main attractions in Las Pailas is the __________________

a. Increasing funds

b. Towering park

c. Free access

d. Fumaroles

16. Tourist rate in Rincon de la Vieja Park ____________________

a. Ceased

b. Reduced

c. Increased

d. Maintained

17. The budget assigned for the park’s staffing is ______________________

a. Proportional

b. Insufficient

c. Promising

d. Adequate

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NATIONAL PARKS IN GUANACASTE

Costa Rica national parks are the best places to visit for all types of tourists. In fact, according to some

tour guides to know them is a must for every visitor to Costa Rica.

Palo Verde National Park: It is an important migratory area for some North American birds.

Las baulas: A refuge for leatherback turtles that arrive here between October and February.

Rincon de la Vieja: With abundant flora and fauna, this park includes an active volcano called Rincon de la

Vieja. This volcano has constant fumaroles and bubbling mud pots, relaxing hot springs, and impressive

waterfalls which are the most admired by tourists.

Arenal: It has the country’s most active volcano which offers impressive eruptions with incandescent lava

getting out of its crater. Visitors can see a great variety of rainforest animals such as mammals, reptiles,

toucans, parrots, and quetzals.

Santa Rosa National Park: An incomparable example of a tropical rain forest that provides exceptional

sites to practice scuba diving. Thousands of sea turtles arrive to nest from July to December on its

beaches. Here people can visit “La Casona de Santa Rosa” that is one of Costa Rica’s main historical sites.

18. The writer mentions that both Las Baulas and Santa Rosa National Park are good places for those

who want to enjoy ______________________________.

a) Historical sites

b) Scuba diving services

c) The arrival of marine birds

d) The arrival of turtles to their nesting site

19. According to the text, Arenal National Park offers its incomparable view of eruptions and

its__________________________________________.

a. Diverse fauna

b. Plain landscape

c. Dormant volcano

d. Great variety of climates

20. The writer says that ______________________ has the best site to practice a water sport.

a. Arenal

b. Las Baulas

c. Santa Rosa

d. Rincon de la Vieja

21. According to the text, Rincon de la Vieja has ________________________________.

a. Many diving sites

b. Abundant sea animals

c. A great variety of turtles

d. Lots of animals and plants

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Jungle Crocodile Safari

Located only two hours from San Jose, the

Jungle Crocodile Safari provides visitors

with an exciting opportunity to enjoy one of

Costa Rica's most beautiful ecosystems.

The tour takes place along the Tarcoles River

and is accompanied by a bilingual guide,

who will share interesting information

Most notably, the Tarcoles River is known

for its abundance of crocodiles, some of

which can grow up to 15 ft. in length. Other

animal sightings include over 50 species of

birds - including the rare scarlet macaw - as

well as an assortment of iguanas and lizards.

Heading downstream, the boat will also pass

through Estero Guacalillo, an extensive

mangrove system which houses four different

types of mangrove trees.

Designed for adventurers and nature lovers

alike, this tour is perfect for the whole

family. At the boat launch there is a visitor

center, handicraft store, toilets, restaurant,

secure parking, tropical garden, and

telephone facilities. There are five different

tour boats, with seating capacity ranging

from 20 to 60 passengers. They are handicap

accessible.

This tour lasts 2 hours.

What to Bring: Light clothes, sneakers or

sport sandals, hat, sunscreen, camera, and

binoculars.

What this Tour Includes Transportation form

the nearby hotels, water and birding

brochure.

Answer the questions or complete the

sentences 1. Jungel Crocodile Safari is

____________________ from

San Jose

2. Where does the tour takes

place?__________________

3. Why is the Tarcoles Famous

for?_______________________

_____________________

4. What other three animals tourist

can see during the tour

________________________

________________________

________________________

5. The tour has been designed

for________________ and

______________________

6. What the seating capacity of the

boats:______________

7. How long is the

tour?____________________

8. People need_______________

and a ________________to

protect from the sun

9. Do people have to bring

shoes?________________

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PLAYAS DEL COCO

This is one of the most popular and traditional

beaches in Costa Rica. It is located in a bay with

soft waves and is very suitable for swimming and

boat docking. Its grey sands extend almost a mile

and a half. Playas del Coco has a wide range of

recreational and sporting activities, including

sport fishing, diving, boat excursions, etc. It is

also ideal for hiking and horseback riding.

PLAYA CONCHAL

This beach is located south of Brasilito,. This

beach is about a mile long and gets its name from

the fact that the beach’s sand is composed of

millions of shell fragments. It is lined with lush

vegetation, a mangrove, and crystal clear waters.

It is one of the most beautiful beaches in the

country and is ideal for swimming, hiking,

horseback riding, boat excursions, and other

water sports, including diving. This beach has

been awarded the Blue Flag Ecological

certification, which identifies it as a clean and

safe beach

PLAYA AVELLANAS

This beach is located 2 and a half miles south of

Langosta. It has a rocky coastline that extends

several miles and is lined with coastal vegetation.

There are strong waves with two different areas

that are good for surfing. Other activities include:

hiking, swimming, and looking for little fish and

mollusks in the tide pools during the low tide

among the rocky areas

PLAYA NACASCOLO :

The water here is clear and great for swimming,

hiking, and diving. It is often frequented by

tourists arriving by boat from nearby hotels and

other water transport businesses

Identify to what these beach these

sentences refer to

1. It is composed of shell

fragments:________________

2. This beach has strong

waves:_________________

3. This beach was awared the blue

falg:____________________

4. This is beach is located to the

south of Langosta:

_____________________

5. This beach is ideal for hiking and

horseback riding:

____________________

6. This beach has crystal clear

waters:__________________

7. This beach has soft

waves:___________________

8. This beach is used frequently by

nearby

hotel:__________________

9. This beach is considered the

cleanest and safest of the four:

___________________

10. This beach is perfect for boat

excursions:

____________________

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Snorkeling in Cano Island

Cano Island is located 12 nautical miles from Drake Bay.

The departure for the Snorkeling Tour at Cano Island is at 7;30 am.

During the scenic boat ride aboard our 24 ft PANGA boats, which lasts approximately 50

minutes, enjoy frequent sightings of dolphins, marine birds, as well as -- in season -- whales,

false orcas and sea turtles.

Cano island is an ideal spot for snorkeling, swimming or just relaxing.

Aquatic life around the Cano island is spectacular, and snorkelers will find a broad and

colorful spectrum of Pacific Coast reef fish such as: triggerfish, needlefish, parrotfish,

angelfish, puffers, grunts, barracudas among many others -- as well as rays, sea turtles and

white tip reef sharks.

After a relaxing and fun-filled day, we depart the Cano island at 1:30 pm for the 50 minutes

trip back to your hotel.

NOTE: Our Boats to Cano Island are fully insured and equipped with roofs, radios, compass,

first aid kits, and mandatory life vests for the passengers.

complete the sentence

1. Location of Cano Island:___________________________________

2. Departure time:________________________

3. Return time:___________________________

4. Duration of the boat ride:_________________________

5. Species which can be seen during the boat ride:_____________________ ,

_______________ , ____________________

6. Cano island is ideal for _____________________ and ________________

7. Fish which can be seen while snorkeling:____________________ ,

_______________ , _______________________ , _______________

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Rio Celeste and Tenorio Hike Leaving early en route to Rio Celeste, we’ll arrive at the Tenorio Volcano National Park were we’ll begin our 5 miles hike (approximately 4 hours) through the tropical rain forest. Where We’ll arrive “Los Teñideros” of the Rio Celeste You’ll be hiking through a primary and secondary rainforest that is alive with beautiful vegetation and animal species Then You will encounter a beautiful waterfall and the hot springs of the Tenorio Volcano , a wonderful place to take pictures, snack, and even swim…before you head back. Our final reward is an exquisite lunch at the end of our journey.

Included: Transportation, naturalist guide, beverages, lunch and entrance fee to park.

What to bring: Long pants, hiking shoes, insect repellent, camera and binoculars.

Recommended: For people in excellent physical shape.

Read the text and answer the

questions

1. If you wanna go to Rio

Celeste, you must consider

going there

a) Early in the morning

b) Late in the afternoon

c) Late at night

2. Arriving to the tinederos del

Rio celeste takes

a) Less than three hours

b) Less than five hours

c) More than four hours

3. The tour includes

a) Swim gear

b) Hiking shoes

c) Tour guide

4. The tour includes

a) Drinks

b) Binoculars

c) Camera

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Isla del Coco

Hundreds of years ago Cocos Island was a

hideout for pirates . Stories tell of buccaneers

burying treasures here…

Cocos Island National Park might be thought

of as the little Galapagos of Costa Rica. It is

the tip of an ancient volcanic mountain

isolated by the surrounding Pacific. It has

been colonized over millennia and is covered

with dense rainforest, but many of the

species found here evolved after their arrival,

changing into distinct forms that are found

nowhere else in the world. These species are

referred to as endemics.

The Cocos Cuckoo, Flycatcher, and Finch,

are endemic bird species, and the Finch has a

famous cousin- the Darwin's finches of the

Galapagos Islands, several hundred

kilometers to the south. Other Cocos Island's

endemics include 2 lizards, freshwater fish,

and nearly a hundred insects.

In the region:Coco's Island National Park is

isolated in the open ocean. The nearest land

is Costa Rica 360 miles (600 km) to the east.

The Galápagos Islands are the nearest

neighbor a few hundred miles further

southwest.

When to visit:It rains throughout the year.

Two drier seasons occur from January

through March and to a lesser extent in late

September and October.

Answer the questions and complete the

sentences

1. Isla del Coco national park was

considered a__________________

for pirates and a place to bury

__________________________

2. What are three endemic bird

species?

__________________________

__________________________

__________________________

3. What are two other endemic species

from the island?

__________________________

__________________________

4. What are the five ideal months to

visit the island?

__________________________

__________________________

__________________________

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ZumaTours Water Taxi Boat & Shuttle

Connections

Save time and enjoy traveling the beautiful

picturesque way as we take you from the

shores of Montezuma to Jaco Beach on ours

water taxi boats, crossing the Gulf of

Nicoya. The boat ride takes only one hour

and is the fastest way to get from

Montezuma to Jaco or vice versa.

Of course, also to see the Nicoya Peninsula

and it’s beautiful natural treasures like the

beaches, waterfalls, good waves and much

more, the best way of how to get to Santa

Teresa, Mal Pais, Manzanillo, Playa

Hermosa, Tambor and Cabuya Towns.

We depart daily from Montezuma at 9:30

am, and again from Herradura beach at

11:00 am for the return to Montezuma.

You will probably have the chance to see

marine wildlife, like dolphins, manta rays,

turtles and if you are lucky even whales.

*Every Boat has roof, and we have a fleet of

three speed boats for this service up to

twenty five people.

*Reservations in advance are required.

*Luggage: 20kg maximum per person.

*Surf boards and boxes have an extra cost

of $10 per piece.

*Bicycles and pets are not accepted.

Answer the questions or complete the

sentences

The boat rides _________________

minutes. The boat rides is ____________

way to go from Jaco

to___________________

The departure from Montezuma is

at_________________

The number of marine species that you can

see during the boat ride are:____________

The number of boats availables

are________

Every boat has the capacity to take up to

_____________

Zuma Tours requires passengers to

_____________________________

If you carry a surfboard you

mus_____________________________

1. What can you see during the ride boat?

______________________________

______________________________

______________________________

2. What beaches can you easily get to with

a taxi boat?

______________________________

______________________________

______________________________

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