Unique things to do in Central America

If you want to get to know San Jose as a local and taste its flavors, nothing could get you closer to authentic San Jose than walking through the streets and the markets with a local as they show you the anecdotes and outs of daily life. On this experience you’ll get up close and personal with Costa Rican life, through local food, history, culture and even the herbal remedies of folk medicine. Enjoy a hands-on lesson on exotic plants, fruits, vegetables, and more in the Borbon Market. From here, we’ll take a stroll through the vibrant Central Market, tasting empanada and continuing along local roads towards the the Cathedral, National Theater, and the beautiful parks Morazan, will help you get to know the country and its rich history and from this experience, you’ll have another sense , taste to get more in tune with San Jose. For the end visit Mr. Sloth Coffee Shop a store where you will find gourmet coffees and chocolates produced by women, in this special place tasting and learn to prepare coffee, enjoy a tamal , cooked by local families and wrapped in a banana leaf, learn how to make plantain empanadas with cheese, and try our famous Agua de Sapo, make with sugar cañe and lemon.

Staying in San Jose and looking for something fun to do? We'll go on a fun and safe 3-hour tour which has everything you need to have a good time while getting to know city's nightlife as a local. It'll be a great chance for you to see a little more of San Jose, while moving throughout one of our most popular, best-known bar districts and have a drink in at least three different pubs in the area. Music, local drinks, and the possibility to meet other fellow travelers is what you can expect from this tour! If you don't see any dates available that work for your time in San Jose, contact me! We might be able to accommodate additional slots!

You will begin with slow yoga poses that warm up and stretch the body. We build the class into a dynamic flow infused with mindfulness, breathwork, and optional advanced postures. The class always ends with a soothing savasana and a grounding meditation. You will meet Virginia (or Emily) Mondays Wednesdays Fridays Saturdays 8am - we meet on the beach in front of El Be! Club. El Be is closed on the street side, so walk down the street, there's an Alameda #7 sign to guide you past Waffle Monkey, and you'll see us near the big tree stuck in the sand. Tuesdays Thursdays 8:30 am - we meet on the beach in front of Namu (the restaurant just north of El Be). Namu is closed on the street, so walk down and enter the beach by Tamaonda. You'll see us in front of a stone wall & yellow house just next to Namu. We practice yoga on a flat, shaded space on the beach. We always have enough yoga mats (and some extras) and individual brooms for you during class. Also included: We can take photos of you or your group after class! We always take a timelapse of the class that we will email you (within 48 hours) if you like. And Waffle Monkey offers a discount for everyone that comes to yoga!

We will visit the Amador Causeway, a road that connects four small islands on the Pacific, and was made with the excavated materials from the Canal. The Amador Causeway offers stunning views of Panama City skyline and the Pacific entrance of the Canal. Depending on the traffic, I will drive you through the Bridge of the Americas, one of the bridges over The Panama Canal. After crossing the bridge, we will visit a viewpoint, a special spot where you can take pictures of the bridge, the Pacific ports, and the ships. Then, we will stop at the Goethals Monument, a beautiful white Vermont marble structure built to honor George Washington Goethals for his achievements during the Panama Canal construction. Behind the Goethals Monument, you will see the Panama Canal Administration Building, a landmark of the Panamanian history built in 1914. Our next stop is at the Panama Canal Miraflores Locks Visitor Center, where you may see the ships while they pass through the Canal. You will learn about its history, operation and recent expansion. At the Panama Canal IMAX Theater, we will watch the 45-minute 3D movie "Panama Canal, a Land Divided, a World United". After the tour, you will be driven back to the meeting point. IMPORTANT: The Canal Visitor Center in Panama City is going through renovations until 2024. The observation area is limited and it might be crowded.

* THE PARK TICKET (18.08 USD) IS NOT INCLUDED AND MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE (MORE INFO ONCE BOOKED) * EXCELLENT FOR COUPLES, GROUPS OF FRIENDS, FAMILIES AND PRIVATE GROUPS. * THE PARK OPENS FROM 7:00 AM TO 4:00 PM. ON WED TO MON. * BEACHES ARE OPEN TILL 3:00PM. Once we have met and arrived to the park entrance we will walk through the main trails of the Tropical Humid Forest in Manuel Antonio National Park which is one of the best parks in Costa Rica to see wildlife. This park is very famous for its rich biodiversity and an expert local guide is required to spot the animals and plants while share natural history about them. Therefore, I offer you an easy hike of 2 hours surrounded by NATURE and hidden creatures such as SLOTHS, MONKEYS, FROGS, BIRDS, LIZARDS, INSECTS and much more. SURELY, we're gonna enjoy and get breathtaking views of all these using my brand new ATX-SWAROVSKI-SCOPE, getting through it unique HD pictures and 4K videos of the animals included only for you WITH NO EXTRA COST. Finally, after spotting out many animals we will get to Manuel Antonio Beach, the best and safest beach in the area with turquoise water and white sand where we finish the tour with the last recommendations and you will have enough time for swimming up. P.S : BRING ENERGY AND POSITIVE VIBES, IT HELPS TO FIND WILDLIFE.

We'll start birdwatching at 6:00 AM, where we'll see about 30 different species of birds at an elevation of about 4,500 feet above sea level. Then we'll stop at a cafeteria, where we will have a chance to check some bird feeders as we enjoy a great cup of Costa Rican coffee. After that, we'll move up to Curicancha Reserve where we'll walk through two different life zones including different types of forests (secondary, transitional and primary) plus open areas where we'll be able to see much more variety of birds or Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve to be at a different elevation—about 5,000 feet above sea level—where we'll see much more interesting birds, including the resplendent quetzal, guans, barbets, three-wattled bellbirds, tinamous, and so many others. Typically we would see 60 to 70 different types of birds. Other things to note Bring binoculars, a bird book, hiking shoes, insect repellent, rain gear, and a hat.

After booking our experiences, you will arrive at our kitchen where you will be very welcome and where you will share a good time with an authentic Costa Rican family. After introducing ourselves and getting to know each other over a refreshing drink, we will take you on a tour of our organic garden, where you will learn about the different crops and aromatic plants, followed by picking some of the ingredients that we will use for the preparation of our dish. When we return to the kitchen we will prepare a refreshing mojito to proceed to prepare a typical dish with fresh ingredients, produced by us and our neighbors. At the end of the preparation of the dish, we will consume everything prepared in a family atmosphere. If you come with more time than agreed there is a good chance to observe some animals such as frogs, birds and sloth that live in our garden.

When our visitors arrive at the Sanctuary, the first thing we will do is make a small introduction about our family project, we are guardians of 48 hectares of forest since 1999. During the walk to the plantation, we will talk about the history of coffee in the world and Costa Rica, and then explain on the plantation what permaculture consists of and sustainable farming versus monocultures. Also, learning about specialty coffee and the different ways of processing and finish with a visit to the drying area. On the way back you will have a coffee tasting in three different roasts and methods and each participant will learn how to prepare their own coffee in the proper way. In the end you will learn: how to be a more informed and smart buyer, make the most of the product and value the work behind each cup of coffee. Other things to note We are the only specialty organic coffee plantation in Monteverde. During the year coffee goes through different stages, therefore, depending on the season you will see different processes.

You will have a chocolate class and you will be able to taste the different products of chocolate production: cacao fruit, roasted and unroasted seed, cacao nibs, cocoa powder and ancestral cacao beverage. Then... hands into chocolate... you wil learn the way we make our modern chocolates. We will start with pure cacao to obtain cacao paste of concentrations from 70%, 75%, 85% and 100%. With this you will make different kinds of chocolates combining with fresh local ingredients and our own chocolate fillings and then just create your own chocolates. Finally we will give ecofriendly packaging materials so that you take home your own chocolate creations and share your souvernir from Costa Rica.

Welcome to my home! First I will explain you how the Costa Rican diet has impacted the longevity and health of locals. Then you will learn why I chose the specific ingredients for the 6 traditional dishes that we will cook: - Empanadas - Arroz con Pollo (perfumed rice with chicken) - Gallo Pinto (traditional rice and beans) - Tortillas con Queso (handmade tortillas with local cheese) - Picadillo de Papa (potatoes in chunks with ground beef) - Fried Yuca I will demonstrate, oversee and guide the class so that you are the one who is cooking. My goal is that you can replicate the recipes when you return back home. One of the highlights that guests love the most is that you will keep plenty of yummy leftovers, so your experience remains for the following day. I recommend you booking days before departing CR. These recipes have been transmitted generation after generation. I learned them from my mother and they will be handed to you. I will explain to you on what occasions we normally cook them, what are the secrets for the best taste and stories behind these dishes. Making tortillas and empanadas are perfect activities for children, they love playing with corn dough, I do that with my little grandson Samuel when he visits me. Meanwhile, teens and adults learn more elaborated recipes. Please let me know if you have dietary restrictions. Local food has many alternatives.

Cold drink provided during the trip. That program is only in English language available! Transportation from Panama City INCLUDED IN THE PRICE! I will pick you up from your location in Panama City. After we will go together to Gamboa. During our way you will have many historical information about the Panama Canal. I would like to show you the lake of Gatun natural environment. You should come to see the lake and part of the coast. I will take you through the part of the Panama Canal. It's a perfect moment to see how the big ships crossing the canal. You could be the part one of the most interesting encounters with the different kind of animals like monkeys, crocodiles, birds. This lake is one of the untouchable wild territory area. A professional boat captain will care about your safety. I will pick you up in Panama City and take you to Gamboa. The transportation is include in the price. Also you could have a chance to see the Sloth Sanctuary butterfly park, and you can observe the frog park if you inform me before 24 hours of the trip. And many more...... :-) If you are a solo traveler and you want to come up alone please contact me before you book!

If you want to get to know San Jose as a local and taste its flavors, nothing could get you closer to authentic San Jose than walking through the streets and the markets with a local as they show you the anecdotes and outs of daily life. On this experience you’ll get up close and personal with Costa Rican life, through local food, history, culture and even the herbal remedies of folk medicine. Enjoy a hands-on lesson on exotic plants, fruits, vegetables, and more in the Borbon Market. From here, we’ll take a stroll through the vibrant Central Market, tasting empanada and continuing along local roads towards the the Cathedral, National Theater, and the beautiful parks Morazan, will help you get to know the country and its rich history and from this experience, you’ll have another sense , taste to get more in tune with San Jose. For the end visit Mr. Sloth Coffee Shop a store where you will find gourmet coffees and chocolates produced by women, in this special place tasting and learn to prepare coffee, enjoy a tamal , cooked by local families and wrapped in a banana leaf, learn how to make plantain empanadas with cheese, and try our famous Agua de Sapo, make with sugar cañe and lemon.

Staying in San Jose and looking for something fun to do? We'll go on a fun and safe 3-hour tour which has everything you need to have a good time while getting to know city's nightlife as a local. It'll be a great chance for you to see a little more of San Jose, while moving throughout one of our most popular, best-known bar districts and have a drink in at least three different pubs in the area. Music, local drinks, and the possibility to meet other fellow travelers is what you can expect from this tour! If you don't see any dates available that work for your time in San Jose, contact me! We might be able to accommodate additional slots!

Nuestra ubicación en tamarindo es una referencia en caso que necesites transporte hacia La Cascada Transporte de Tamarindo a Curubande NO incluido. Si necesitas transporte, avísanos y nosotros enviaremos una cotización Visitaremos una de las cascadas más hermosas de la zona. Caminaremos por diferentes cuevas y cañones Además de nadar en las pozas turquesas del Río blanco Una actividad que será de gran experiencia para toda la familia, amigos o pareja

You will begin with slow yoga poses that warm up and stretch the body. We build the class into a dynamic flow infused with mindfulness, breathwork, and optional advanced postures. The class always ends with a soothing savasana and a grounding meditation. You will meet Virginia (or Emily) Mondays Wednesdays Fridays Saturdays 8am - we meet on the beach in front of El Be! Club. El Be is closed on the street side, so walk down the street, there's an Alameda #7 sign to guide you past Waffle Monkey, and you'll see us near the big tree stuck in the sand. Tuesdays Thursdays 8:30 am - we meet on the beach in front of Namu (the restaurant just north of El Be). Namu is closed on the street, so walk down and enter the beach by Tamaonda. You'll see us in front of a stone wall & yellow house just next to Namu. We practice yoga on a flat, shaded space on the beach. We always have enough yoga mats (and some extras) and individual brooms for you during class. Also included: We can take photos of you or your group after class! We always take a timelapse of the class that we will email you (within 48 hours) if you like. And Waffle Monkey offers a discount for everyone that comes to yoga!

-If you need transportation let us know and we will send you a quote - This tour is NOT a private tour. You'll go with other people. If you want to do a Private tour reach out to me. You will go through caves, swim through canyons before seeing the big Waterfall. This is our Adventure Tour. Guests can keep their dry towels, change of clothes, and wallets at the office and there is bathroom for changing available. We suggest bringing only the necessities such as phone in waterproof case, small water bottle for the hike so that you are able to focus on climbing, hiking, and swimming. Distance is 2k each way (1.5miles each way) to a beautiful waterfall through the forest and in the Blanco River that comes from Rincón de la Vieja Volcano to see the Waterfall. I guarantee you it's breathtaking and that it'll be the highlight of your trip in Costa Rica. We will have to cross rivers, go through caves and canyons. (I provide life vests for safety so if you don't know how to swim don't worry. We got you! ) Duration: 3hrs total including the time swming in turquoise blue waters . This waterfall is located close to Rincón de la Vieja Volcano. We are the best, come see it yourself.

Walking Tour of 5 bars with one alcoholic drink at each one of the 5 bars. Perfect for #solotravelers: Feel part of the group and have fun in five different places in the vibrating Panama City's Old Quarter: Casco Viejo. Meet people from all over the world (locals, expats and tourists), so that together you can dance the night away!

Head to the Caribbean coast of Panama with our day trips from Panama City to the San Blas Islands. Traveling by boat, you'll visit several Islands, check out a sunken shipwreck, a natural swimming pool, pelicano Island from the famous Netflix series "Money Heist" (If Available), and enjoy the tropical scenery. Our tour is guided by our professional team of local Kuna guides who speak English, Spanish, and some European languages. Sea San Blas is the most popular sightseeing tour agency in Panama with trips and tours to the San Blas Islands with daily tours and hundreds of happy customers. Our day trips to San Blas Island are a very popular choice for travelers or tourists looking to experience this paradise for the very first time. Our company, vehicles and team are all fully licensed and insured for your protection and safety. Your satisfaction is our highest priority at all times. NOTE: The Payment on airbnb is only a DEPOSIT. Itinerary Provided After Booking. Due at the port the day of your trip is $80 In Cash PER PERSON. This includes the following: Roundtrip transportation from where you are staying in Panama City, Panama to the San Blas Port & Back. Islands Shuttle Boat For The Day, Island Fee, Meal + Drink (Lunch), Paddle Board & Snorkeling Equipment. What's Not Included: - Alcohol - Guna Yala Border Fee - $22 For Foreigners & $7 Panama Residents - Beach things

*********** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ********* After 4 persons 5% Discount You can request different times. This Experience is available PRIVATE. Are you Looking for Animals and have an amazing experience? We will set off from the World- Famous Manuel Antonio National Park at the Main Entrance. For the next 2 hours, you will be taken through several trails in our quest to spot animals. As a Certified ICT Nature Specialist, i will be helping you to discover many different species of animals hidden or been camouflaged in plain sight and sharing interesting facts and behaviors learned by guiding tours for over 13 years. During the tour, Videos in 4K and pictures of your favorite animals will be taken through our top-of-the-line Swarovski Crystals Spotting ATX Scope with no additional cost adding those fantastic memories to your vacations. Wildlife at the park is exuberant, sloths, monkeys, toucans, different species of birds, butterflies, lizards, iguanas, crabs, insects. All these animals and much more could be seen on our way to Manuel Antonio beach. Once there, we will take a break, to relax or swim. After our beach break. You will continue discovering more about Manuel Antonio and its Hidden Beauty on our way to the exit of the park. See you soon on our tour. Announcements Admissions feeds are $5.65 (children) $18.08 (adult) additional to the price.

((TOP 3 LA FORTUNA WALKS ALL IN ONE DAY)) THIS INCLUDES: 1- We visit the Mystic Hanging Bridges nature trail with 14 bridges and a 2-mile trail. 2- Then we visit La Fortuna Waterfall with its magical 210-foot drop. There is a 520 step path down and you can go swimming at the bottom. Then we go up. 3- After going up and changing clothes, we will enjoy lunch at the restaurant. 4- After lunch time we go to the Arenal Volcano to do the Arenal 1968 Trail for approximately 2 hours of walking to the old lava flows. 5- Professional naturalist guide is included. 6- Transportation to all the places we visit. 7- Bottles of cold water are included in the walks. 8- The pick-up is included if your Airbnb is near the city of La Fortuna. (Ask me about that.) You must be in good physical condition to walk in the forest and go down and up steps. Be prepared for the rain since we will be in the rain forest.

*** FREE roundtrip transportation provided from Curubande downtown to the Waterfall *** Let us know if you need transportation and we can quote you the service with a local driver from town. Our day starts by meeting at our office located 20 min away from Liberia downtown through the small villages of Colorado and Curubande. We have a private parking lot at our office in Curubande where you can leave your car safe while we do the hike. From Curubande we will take a 4WD for 1 km that will take us to the entrance of the waterfall trail and here is where the hike begins. The waterfall is well hidden away on the outskirts of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano . The trail is 1.3 Miles (2 Kilometers) singletrack so together it is 4 km. There are some climbing to do in elevation and some caves to go across. Later to reach the waterfall we have to swim 25 meters through a beautiful turquoise river canyon. This is a local experience that takes place where the Blanco and the Colorado rivers cross through, forming canyons and beautiful scenery which is why the water in their pools have that special turquoise tint.

We will meet in Curubandé village, around 20 minutes from Liberia city, right next to the supermarket Rincon de La Vieja to take you on a FREE 4wd shuttle ride to the waterfall start trail. If you need transportation from your hotel, we can quote the service for you! Get light clothes, closed toe shoes, grab a water bottle and get ready to get wet. For this experience is not necessary having swimming skills, we use life vest and more safety equipment if needed! This is a basic to intermediate difficulty hike, with some rocky and steep paths so we’ll take the most adapted trail to your capacity and physical condition. Recommended for families and groups We will start walking by 1 hour through natural trails by the river side into the tropical forest until reaching the canyon enter where the beautifull turquoise waterfall LA LEONA is located. We will stay there for a few minutes taking pictures and swimming into the waterfall wich comes from the Rincón de la Vieja volcano. On the way back we’ll stop by the blue river pools called "El resbalón" to jump into its refreshing blue waters and visit a second cascade hidden into a small canyon to take amazing photos to finally walk back to the starting point to take the shuttle! Group tours From 10:00am - 13:00pm From 14:00pm - 17:00pm Once you book, you can text me to get my contact and pin location. Thanks!

We will visit the Amador Causeway, a road that connects four small islands on the Pacific, and was made with the excavated materials from the Canal. The Amador Causeway offers stunning views of Panama City skyline and the Pacific entrance of the Canal. Depending on the traffic, I will drive you through the Bridge of the Americas, one of the bridges over The Panama Canal. After crossing the bridge, we will visit a viewpoint, a special spot where you can take pictures of the bridge, the Pacific ports, and the ships. Then, we will stop at the Goethals Monument, a beautiful white Vermont marble structure built to honor George Washington Goethals for his achievements during the Panama Canal construction. Behind the Goethals Monument, you will see the Panama Canal Administration Building, a landmark of the Panamanian history built in 1914. Our next stop is at the Panama Canal Miraflores Locks Visitor Center, where you may see the ships while they pass through the Canal. You will learn about its history, operation and recent expansion. At the Panama Canal IMAX Theater, we will watch the 45-minute 3D movie "Panama Canal, a Land Divided, a World United". After the tour, you will be driven back to the meeting point. IMPORTANT: The Canal Visitor Center in Panama City is going through renovations until 2024. The observation area is limited and it might be crowded.

* THE PARK TICKET (18.08 USD) IS NOT INCLUDED AND MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE (MORE INFO ONCE BOOKED) * EXCELLENT FOR COUPLES, GROUPS OF FRIENDS, FAMILIES AND PRIVATE GROUPS. * THE PARK OPENS FROM 7:00 AM TO 4:00 PM. ON WED TO MON. * BEACHES ARE OPEN TILL 3:00PM. Once we have met and arrived to the park entrance we will walk through the main trails of the Tropical Humid Forest in Manuel Antonio National Park which is one of the best parks in Costa Rica to see wildlife. This park is very famous for its rich biodiversity and an expert local guide is required to spot the animals and plants while share natural history about them. Therefore, I offer you an easy hike of 2 hours surrounded by NATURE and hidden creatures such as SLOTHS, MONKEYS, FROGS, BIRDS, LIZARDS, INSECTS and much more. SURELY, we're gonna enjoy and get breathtaking views of all these using my brand new ATX-SWAROVSKI-SCOPE, getting through it unique HD pictures and 4K videos of the animals included only for you WITH NO EXTRA COST. Finally, after spotting out many animals we will get to Manuel Antonio Beach, the best and safest beach in the area with turquoise water and white sand where we finish the tour with the last recommendations and you will have enough time for swimming up. P.S : BRING ENERGY AND POSITIVE VIBES, IT HELPS TO FIND WILDLIFE.

Bike tour through the modern city and the historic center of the city of Panama passing through different representative places with beautiful views, stops, viewpoints, historical places and its stories such as churches and squares.