These amazing wetlands are located in the northern zone of Costa Rica, close to the small village of Los Chiles in the Province of Alajuela. Caño Negro is mainly conformed by the Caño Negro Lagoon and the Rio Frio. It has an extension of 9960 Hs., and it is one of the most important biological areas of the country and the four most important wetlands area in the world. Cano Negro Wild Life Refuge was declared “Wildlife Area of International Importance” in 1991.  This Costa Rica ecological treasure is the natural habitat of more than 350 species of birds, as well as the emerald basilisk, iguanas, river turtles, caimans and jaguars.
Wetland Tour Visit, on a very safe and comfortable boat, the channels and lagoons that compose this beautiful area during a 2 hour guided trip. The visitor will be very impressed with the scenery, the observation of flora and fauna and the incredible beauty of the channel systems. This refuge is home of more than 350 bird species, 310 species of plants, at least 160 species of mammals such as the howler monkey, the white faced monkey and the spider monkey. There are many species of fish such as the famous Garfish, known as a living fossil.
Tip: This mini tour can be combined with Monteverde, Tamarindo, Fortuna, Rincón de la Vieja, Manuel Antonio or San Jose.