An hour and a half drifting through the dry forest of Guanacaste, watching crocodiles bask on the banks and birds rise from the trees.
Some of the best moments in Costa Rica come at the pace of a slow current. This Corobicí River safari float invites you to spend a late morning on the Río Corobicí, near Cañas in Guanacaste, aboard a boat that glides quietly along wooded banks. There is no rush and no noise to speak of: only the water, the light through the trees and the wildlife going about its day.
The Río Corobicí boat tour lasts about an hour and a half, setting off at 11:30 a.m. from a riverside restaurant. Along the way, you may spot American crocodiles, some of them impressively large, along with a wide variety of birds perched or feeding along the banks. The scenery reveals another side of the country: the tropical dry forest of Guanacaste, whose landscapes and ecosystems contrast with the more humid rainforests found elsewhere in Costa Rica.
After the float, lunch is served at the restaurant by the river, a relaxed way to close this Costa Rica day tour. You meet directly on site, which makes this Corobicí River float easy to fit into a self-drive itinerary through northwest Costa Rica.
You meet at a riverside restaurant on the Río Corobicí, near Cañas, and board the boat at 11:30 a.m. for a gentle float of about an hour and a half. The calm rhythm leaves you time to look closely and take in the landscapes typical of Guanacaste. Along the banks, keep an eye out for American crocodiles, some of them very large, and for the many birds that live along the river. The surrounding vegetation belongs to the tropical dry forest, a setting quite different from the lush rainforests of other regions. It is a quiet interlude on the water, well suited to wildlife watching and photography. Back on shore, lunch is served at the restaurant before you continue your day.
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The boat ride lasts about an hour and a half. Boarding takes place at 11:30 a.m., and lunch is served at the riverside restaurant afterward.
No, transportation is not offered for this excursion. You meet directly on site, at the restaurant on the Río Corobicí near Cañas, in Guanacaste.
The river is known for its American crocodiles, some of them very large, and for the wide diversity of birds living along its banks. As with any outing in nature, sightings depend on the day.
The guided boat ride described in the program, lunch at the restaurant, entrance fees and the 13% tax on tourist activities are included, along with the support of our agency team, who can answer you in English. Tips, personal expenses and travel insurance are not included.
A Corobicí River safari float is a simple way to slow down and see Guanacaste from the water: the dry forest along the banks, crocodiles resting in the sun, birds moving between the branches, then lunch by the river. If you would like to add this outing to your trip through Costa Rica, our team in San Francisco de Heredia will be happy to prepare a quote for you and help you fit it into your itinerary.
