Bosque del Cabo
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ACTIVITIES
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 Hiking - There are six main trails that are maintained on the Bosque property, the Pacific Trail, the Golfo Dulce Trail , the Creek Trail, the Trogan Trail, the Titi Trail and finally the Zapatero Trail. There are many other trails to hike in the surrounding areas. You are welcomed to hike them on your own, or with a guide. Some of the guided tours offered at Bosque include: Pacific Beach Walk, Waterfall Hike, Early Morning Birding, Gulf Beaches Walk, Cerro Osa Hike, half day birding and Night
Walk.
Tree Platform - This fantastic adventure begins when you are suited up in a harness and gloves, and connected to a pulley that will allow you to zoom through the rainforest on a 250 foot steel cable zip line! The zip line will gently deposit you right onto the deck of the tree platform, which is situated 110+ feet up in an enormous Manu tree growing next to the banks of the creek behind the lodge. After spending time in the platform, you will be lowered down and then your guide will take you on a hike of the surrounding forest, where he will point out animals and birds and examples of our lowland tropical rainforest vegetation. You will also have a stop in our tropical gardens, where the birding is usually excellent. Children are welcome; we do have children's harnesses as well as adult sizes. Our first concern in building the platform and while you are our guest on it is safety. The price is $55.00 per person. Kayaking - Bosque has been working with Escondido Trex, the premier kayaking outfitter on the Osa Peninsula, for over 8 years. Escondido Trex offers many exciting kayaking adventures which will allow you to explore the beautiful scenery and wide variety of wildlife found in the area with the latest in kayaking equipment and fun-loving, knowledgeable guides. The sunset kayaking trip is appropriate for all ages and skill levels. The trip leaves in the early afternoon from Bosque to go to town, where the 14' skirtless kayaks are put in at a beach close outside of Puerto Jimenez. Depending on the tide, your guide may take you into the mangroves for a look at the plants and animals in this interesting and diverse biological setting. Then you will head out to the Golfo Dulce for some kayaking in the open gulf. Then you will be treated to dinner in town at one of the local restaurants, and have a chance to see the town's nightlife. You will arrive back at Bosque about 9pm. Sunset Kayaking Trip: $40 per person (does not include cost of taxi ride to town)
Massage - The masseuse does a variety of massage techniques in our secluded forest studio (located right 200 meters from the restaurant).
$50 for 1 full hour Boat Tours - The Golfo Dulce is a large gulf teeming with marine life, such as dolphins, rays, sea turtles, eels, the occasional whale, and a variety of sea birds. In addition, there are several rivers and sections of mangroves that are amazingly rich areas of biodiversity and natural beauty. A 3 to 3 1/2 hour boat tour of the gulf in an open skiff. You will snack on seasonal tropical fruits and beverages, as well as have the chance to stop and swim whenever the mood strikes you. $50 per person (up to 6 people; does not include cost of taxi ride to town) Sport Fishing - The Golfo Dulce and Pacific Ocean are teeming with fish. People come from all over the world to sport fish in Costa Rica, many world records have been set in the surrounding waters. Some of the most popular and commonly caught fish include marlin, sailfish, dorado, wahoo, tuna, and snapper. Experienced guides will take you out for the day in open, fully equipped sport fishing boats. We will be happy to prepare your catch for dinner! $475- 600 per full day Surfing Lessons - If you have never surfed before and have always wanted to try, this is the perfect opportunity. Mike, an expert surfer and great instructor with more than 14 years of surfing experience and training in Hawaii and Costa Rica, offers lessons. He will supply a board for you (if you need), and guarantees to get you standing up during that first lesson. The lessons last approximately 2 hours, and the activity is dependent on the swell.
$40/person (up to 4 people)
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Horseback Riding - Bosque del Cabo offers Horseback Riding on a magnificent trail through primary growth rainforest, culminating at a stop with a breathtaking 280 degree vista of the Osa Peninsula, the Pacific Ocean and Corcovado National Park. You can also take an extended ride to a nearby series of cascades and rock formations. This tour takes approximately 3 to 4 hours to complete.
The price is $35.00 per person
Botanical Gardens Tour
- Visit Casa Orquideas, one of the oldest and most beautifully manicured botanical gardens in the Golfo Dulce region. The gardens are accessed by a 20 minute boat ride across the Golfo Dulce from Puerto Jimenez. Casa Orquideas, a special and magical place, has been planted and cultivated by Ron and Trudy McAllister. Once you arrive at the gardens, you will be taken on a 2 hour tour which includes hundreds of different species of tropical plants including palms, heliconias, orchids, exotic fruit trees, and much more. You will be able to smell and taste exotic fruits you never heard of before, as well as cool off with a refreshing fruit drink. This relaxing and educational tour will leave you in awe of the abundance and beauty of tropical and neotropical plants.
$35/person (minimum 4 people)