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The Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge and the Rio Frío are biological humid areas considered to be one of the richest in biological diversity in Costa Rica. Here you can find a great variety of resident and migratory birds plus three different species of monkeys, numerous Iguanas, Sloths, Turtles and Caymans.
The tour starts at 7: 30 a.m. when you are met by a bilingual guide who will transport you by air-conditioned bus for the 1-½ hour ride to Los Chiles, a culturally mixed village only 2 & a half miles from the Nicaraguan border. Here your boat awaits your river adventure. You will experience a 2 ½ hour floating safari through Tropical Rain Forest and pastures. An experienced English - Spanish speaking guide leads the tour.

Many birds are residents in the area and it is possible to see hundreds of them especially during the dry season. Some of the species that you will see are the Anhinga or Snakebird, Roseate Spoonbill, it is possible to see little groups of these bird eating in the surroundings of the river. Wood Storks, the Jabiru, the largest bird in Central America. You will also see the Olivaceous Cormorant, that makes its nest in the area. Caño Negro has the largest colony of Cormorants in Costa Rica.

Along the river you will see howler monkeys, spider monkeys, white-faced monkeys and the three-toed sloth and some reptiles like caimans, jesus christ lizard and turtles

This trip includes a typical Costa Rican lunch, regional fruit, natural juices and coffee, all served for our client’s comfort at the new Restaurant Río Frío; canned drinks, natural juices, bottled water and cookies are also included during the boat tour. Don’t forget to bring light clothing, camera, binoculars, sun cream and insect repellent.