San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees
by Oropopo Experience
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$70Overview
This walking tour in San Jose offers a chance to see wild sloths and colorful birds within one of the city's largest remaining green areas. Guided by local biologists, participants spend about two and a half hours on foot at the Universidad de Costa Rica campus. The tour focuses on observing wildlife such as resident and migratory birds, insects, and plants. Visitors also have the opportunity to spot the two sloth species living freely on campus, though the animals remain in their natural habitat and will not be touched. The route covers forest patches in the San José Metro Area and includes discussions about local nature, art, history, and indigenous culture. The walk is moderate with some exposure to strong sunlight, making it important to consider physical condition before joining. The tour provides telescope or binoculars for watching birds and sloths, and an English-speaking local guide leads the group. Food, drinks, and personal items like sunscreen or insect repellent are not included. A small group size of no more than 10 people keeps the experience personal. A portion of the tour’s revenue supports Funga Conservation, a non-profit organization. Morning bookings are recommended from May to November, though afternoon tours are also available.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Universidad de Costa Rica
The tour visits the University of Costa Rica campus, which includes some of the largest forest patches in the San José Metro Area. Participants search for resident and migratory birds, insects, and various plants and flowers. The guide covers topics such as art, history, indigenous culture, and nature. The group also looks for wild sloths, including the two species found in Costa Rica, which live freely and are usually sleeping in the trees. This is a 2,5-hour walking tour with some exposure to intense sunlight and requires moderate physical condition.
150 min
Meeting point
Please meet across the street from Ondina Café & Restaurant (not inside the café). Your guide will be wearing a T-shirt with "Oropopo Experience" written on it and will be holding a telescope. The café is closed on weekends, so please don’t worry, your guide will always be waiting for you outside.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees
by Oropopo Experience
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$70Overview
This walking tour in San Jose offers a chance to see wild sloths and colorful birds within one of the city's largest remaining green areas. Guided by local biologists, participants spend about two and a half hours on foot at the Universidad de Costa Rica campus. The tour focuses on observing wildlife such as resident and migratory birds, insects, and plants. Visitors also have the opportunity to spot the two sloth species living freely on campus, though the animals remain in their natural habitat and will not be touched. The route covers forest patches in the San José Metro Area and includes discussions about local nature, art, history, and indigenous culture. The walk is moderate with some exposure to strong sunlight, making it important to consider physical condition before joining. The tour provides telescope or binoculars for watching birds and sloths, and an English-speaking local guide leads the group. Food, drinks, and personal items like sunscreen or insect repellent are not included. A small group size of no more than 10 people keeps the experience personal. A portion of the tour’s revenue supports Funga Conservation, a non-profit organization. Morning bookings are recommended from May to November, though afternoon tours are also available.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Universidad de Costa Rica
The tour visits the University of Costa Rica campus, which includes some of the largest forest patches in the San José Metro Area. Participants search for resident and migratory birds, insects, and various plants and flowers. The guide covers topics such as art, history, indigenous culture, and nature. The group also looks for wild sloths, including the two species found in Costa Rica, which live freely and are usually sleeping in the trees. This is a 2,5-hour walking tour with some exposure to intense sunlight and requires moderate physical condition.
150 min
Meeting point
Please meet across the street from Ondina Café & Restaurant (not inside the café). Your guide will be wearing a T-shirt with "Oropopo Experience" written on it and will be holding a telescope. The café is closed on weekends, so please don’t worry, your guide will always be waiting for you outside.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.