Our friends Paul and Gloria Yeatman have a great day trip planned! Read on!Crocodile Mangrove Forest Tour and San Lucas Island Tour
Date: Friday, September 16, 2011
Tour Description: Tour the Mangrove Forest, learn about mangroves history, their importance to our ecosystem, and why we need to protect them. Enjoy with us the wonders of the Mangrove forest, where you are surrounded by the melody of nature and beautiful gardens. See the enormous crocodiles and a variety of birds and animals. You might glimpse many species of aquatic birds, green and red macaws, White-faced Monkeys, Howler Monkeys, coati mundi and other animals and amphibians. Then continue on a 40 minute boat ride to San Lucas Island, located off Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. Serving as an island prison from 1873 to 1991, San Lucas Island is now considered a national cultural heritage site and wildlife refuge. Tour the historic dock, church, medical building, prison cells and former offices. While in the national wildlife preserve, you may see howler monkeys, turtles, rays, deer, pheasants, spiders, snakes, and some of the 8 species of bats living on the island.
Time: Meet up at The Cabinas at 7:30am to car pool to Puntarenas. Tour departs Puntarenas around 8:30am and returns around 2:30pm. Return to San Ramon about 4 pm.
Cost: $32. Special pricing includes boat transportation from Puntarenas, all entrance fees, English speaking guide, fresh fruit, and water. A cooler will be provided if you want to bring lunch or a snack. Reservations and payment by September 15th are required. Passengers, please give driver 2,000 colones towards gas.
RSVP or Questions: please contact Paul or Gloria Yeatman at 8919-2710 or email gmyeatman@gmail.com.
A great day at a great price!
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