Guided Nature Walks
Included in our package will be a couple of guided nature walks
around the Conte-Burica Reserve. The Conte-Burica Reserve is home
to the largest and least acculturated tribe in Costa Rica, the
Guaymi (who call themselves the Ngöbe). You will see the
Ngöbe women wearing their colorful pollera hand-sewn dresses as well as
other crafts which may be purchased, such as the traditional
chacaras (balsa fiber bags) and the popular woven hats
commonly known as Panama hats.
During the nature walks you may see some of the 200 varieties of
birds including scarlet macaws and toucans, an amazing variety of
mammals such as sloths and anteaters, brightly colored reptiles
and amphibians, like iguanas and poison dart frogs. You will also
see spectacular waterfalls and swim in emerald green pools under
the jungle canopy.
Matapalo Boat Trip
You will take an unforgettable boat ride across the Gulfo Dulce
to Matapalo on the Osa Peninsula. During the ride to and from
Matapalo it is possible to see pods of Spinner, Bottle-Nose, and
Black-spotted dolphins that breed and live in the gulf. December
through May is prime time to see Humpback and and Blue whales
breeching as they come into the gulf to give birth and care for
their calves.
At Matapalo you will have the opportunity to surf a gentle right
point break called Pan Dulce and take a short nature walk under
the mountains of the Corcovado National Park, the largest virgin
rain forest in the Western Hemisphere north of the Amazon. Here
you will be sure to see some curious coatis, monkeys, exotic
birds, and other creatures of the rain forest.
SUP Stand Up Paddle
It may happen on a surf trip. The surf goes flat for a day. Now you
can get out there on the water and try the newest board sensation--stand
up paddle. Stand Up Paddle, or SUP is a full body workout, using your arms,
back and shoulders to paddle, and your core and legs to balance.
Cruise along with an elevated perspective and peer down to see fish swimming
along the ocean floor. Even if you've never stood on a surfboard before,
you'll quickly be able to stand up and paddle around.
Massage
Expect to discover some muscles you never knew existed. Our one
hour therapeutic massage is designed to relax all those sore,
aching muscles and relieve tension. Our licensed massage
therapist has not only been trained in a number of techniques,
such as Namakoshi Shiatsu, Swedish Massage, Foot Reflexology,
Cranial/Sacral, and Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, but she also has
extensive experience in the field of medical massage and working
on sore surfers.
All activities are optional. But, if you are the kind of person
that does not want to spend a couple of afternoons walking along
the beaches or relaxing on your lanai, we will be happy to make
arrangements for you to enjoy a number of other activities, like
Spanish language classes, horseback riding, fishing, private surf
lessons, more yoga, more massages, or other types of pampering.
