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At Hotel Punta Leona, you
to have the opportunity to learn about our beautiful and fascinating
flora and fauna by participating in the guided
walks daily (except Tuesdays) offered for free by our
bilingual naturalist. Early Bird Walk
Departure time: 6:15 AM
(Duration: approx. 2½ hours) Enjoy the exciting experience of an early
morning walk through Tropical Forest. You will see and learn
about some of the beautiful, exotic birds of the area. Our
reserve has five special birding locations. Each one is visited
during a five day cycle of morning walks. The areas are: Limoncito
Beach road, Pipra Trail, Paso de Los Monos Trail, Los Cusingos
road and the Insect Observatory site. Natural History Walk
Departure time: 10:00 AM
(Duration aprox. 2 hours) This easy walk will introduce you to the
world of nature that we left a long time ago. With the help
of our guide, you will learn about the botany, animals and
insects found in the area. Night Walk
Departure time: 7:30 PM
(Duration: approx. 1½ hours) Night time provides an exciting opportunity
to view the interaction between a wide variety of the flora
and fauna found in tropical rainforests. There is a large
number of nocturnal amphibians, reptiles and mammals such
as owls, pauraques, bats and kinajous that can be observed.
Also, fragrances of flowers such as the pithaya cactus flower
and insects can be very prevalent at night. This walk on the
trails of Punta Leona's Reserve lasts approximately 2 hours.
The objective is to learn about and experience nature from
a perspective that incorporates all senses. Daily Walk, Sign up information
and recommendations:
Reservations should be made at least a day
in advance at the front desk.
- Reservations
should be made at least a day in advance at the front desk.
- Bring
long pants, water, hiking shoes, poncho, if during the rainy
season (April - December), binoculars, camera with a flash
and insect repellent (flashlight necessary for night walk).
- Maximum
number of participants for walks is 15 people.
- Walks
are free.
- Walks
begin at the hotel reception area.
- Wednesday
walks are in Spanish only.
- The
following trails are walkers and hikers only: Los Gigantes,
Pipra, Trogones, and Santuario. Camino Limoncito and Paso
Los Monos are also open for bicycles.
- The
collection of plants, animals and/or insects is not permitted.
- It
is better to take any of our guided walks before you go
by yourself.
- Trail
maps are available at the hotel front desk, as well as optional
nature tour information.
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