Veragua Rainforest (All-Access): Experience the full eco-adventure and day of discovery in the Veragua Rainforest, which National Geographic Traveler called “The Cream of the Cream of the Rainforest”. Home to 585 butterfly, 808 beetle, 100 mammal, 80 reptile, 68 amphibian, and 400 bird species, Veragua is the best way to experience the wonders of the Costa Rican rainforest.
- Sky Gondola: Glide through the treetops on the Sky Gondola as your expert guide points out the spectacular wildlife that makes this one of the most biodiverse locales on the planet. Keep your camera ready for howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, and parrots!
- Nature Trails: Choose an easy walk on the Trail of the Giants along the riverbank or a challenging path to the 60-foot cascading Puma Waterfall. (Note: Guests choosing to visit the waterfall must be able to take approximately 175 steps up and approximately 175 steps down a nature walk. Guests unable or unwilling to take the steps can enjoy the Trail of the Giants, which is on an even surface.)
- Reptile Exhibit: Walk through a live reptile exhibit, learning about snakes and lizards.
- Frog Exhibit: Enjoy an educational frog exhibit, where you’ll see frogs in environments replicating their habitats. Marvel at large bullfrogs, red-eye tree frogs, and fascinating, tiny frogs smaller than a fingernail. Some frogs enjoy the day while others prefer nighttime.
- Butterfly Garden: Explore one of Costa Rica’s largest Butterfly Gardens, enchanted by hundreds of colorful butterflies flying around you. Expand your knowledge at the Butterfly Laboratory.
- Foundation for Rainforest Research: Gain insight into the reserve’s conservation efforts in a presentation by a biologist. New species have been discovered here, and Foundation staff actively monitor species. Your ticket contributes to research conducted in partnership with the University of Costa Rica!
- Shopping Time: Enjoy time in the Gift Shop stocked full of Costa Rican art and gifts including coffee, chocolate, t-shirts, hats, and Foundation logo items.
