The highlight of our visit here was our Rio Frio river cruise that even included a very brief stop in Nicaragua long enough to take a picture. We saw an abundance of birds and other critters thanks to our great boat guide. We had lunch in the little town near the boat dock and had a chance to wander around a bit to see the locals in action.
716rainert
Cano Negro is a must see for nature fans. The experienced guides from Canoa give a great impression in a short time. For booking I recommend Alfredo who has a booth next to the Rainforest cafe. Not only provided he a good overview of available tours but also he offered really good rates.
janj1355
For best wildlife viewing, book a 6am tour with a knowledgeable guide through one of the lodges. Fascinating.
mnptrip
The Cano Negro reserve boat trip was excellent. It is a 7-8 hour excursion from La Fortuna including the driving time and lunch so plan for the whole day. We saw monkeys, birds, caiman, sloth etc. The boat goes slowly and stops whenever any interesting wildlife appear so you can really see it. Great tour.
790jeanm
We found it a bit disappointing; it's a long drive from La Fortuna and we expected to see more wildlife. But maybe our expectations were too high. Boat tour was nice and tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable