This full-day tour, accompanied by a naturalist guide, begins right after breakfast. During the course of the walk along Marenco's primary rain forest trails, you may visit a beautiful creek or the big tree, a giant of several hundred years. The naturalist will point out wildlife and also explain points of interest in the ecology of the rain forest. The trails are relatively steep in places, but the pace is slow. A system of trails through various areas of Punta Rio Claro National WildLife Refuge are excellent for bird watching, wildlife observation and exploration. One can expect to see numerous birds such as toucans, parrots, and other exotic species as well as various animals including 3 species of monkeys.
The hike will lead you the mouth of the Rio Claro, a natural fresh water swimming pool right next to the ocean. After arriving to Rio Claro you continue an additional 20 to 30 minutes along the beach trail to a beautiful beach called San Josecito, where a picnic lunch will be served under the palms or mango's trees. After lunch you will have the afternoon free to snorkel on the reef or rest on a hammock under the shadow of the palms, relaxing until the boat comes to pick you up and bring you back to the Lodge around 2-3 in the afternoon.
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