This tour begins at Villablanca viewing the hotel collection of insects and observing the birds in the nearby ficus trees. It then continues with a short introduction of what the cloud forest is comprised of, such as the epiphytes, parasites, etc. From here we pass through the hummingbird gallery, to observe at least 5 to 10 species of hummingbirds, depending on the season.
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Your guide will discuss their characteristics and impressive forms of flight. We then, discuss the variety of plants, some of which are medicinal and of great value to science. Your guide will answer questions about the cloud forest and explain the differences from a tropical rainforest. |
Common Mirror Butterfly Pupa
Tithorea tarricina
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We may observe some of the animals located in the forest, such as the Congo (Howler) and White Faced (Capuchin) monkeys, in addition to the frogs, chameleons, snakes, lizards and other flora and fauna along this comfortable trail. |
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Mirror Butterfly
Gretta oto |
Price: $24.00 per person
Includes: Experienced guide
Recommended: Hiking shoes, camera with long lens, a light jacket or poncho
Duration: 2 hours
Rating: Moderate
Minimum age 6 years / minimum 2 adults / 6 to 12 - half rate
Terms and Conditions
Green Hotels of Costa Rica Members & Tour Operators do not refund for unused services due the last minute guest cancellations or no-shows. On cancellations more than 12 hours prior departure a 25% fee will be deducted for administration expenses. Otherwise you will be charged the full tour price.
Green Hotels of Costa Rica Members are not responsible for any deficiency, delay, personal accidents, or any other sort of irregularity that may occur on any tours presented by local tour operators. However we only select operators who meetlocal requirements, are properly licensed, insured and have an established reputation.
