Bajos del Toro is a small village nestled in the lush, forest covered mountains north of San Jose.
Bajos del Toro is a small village nestled in the lush, forest covered mountains north of San Jose. It is the home of El Silencio Lodge, one of Costa Rica's premier hideaway luxury eco-lodges. Spend the day exploring the forest to find abundant wildlife, hidden waterfalls, and gentle streams.
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Discover mountain landscapes and Poas volcano, explore Arenal National Park and enjoy a week on the beach in a stylish boutique hotel.
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San José - Tortuguero - Sarapiqui - Gulf of Nicoya - San Gerado de Dota - Turrialba Volcano
Costa Rica
National Parks, Volcanoes, Rainforest and protected beaches
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£4,865
Alajuela - Bajos del Toro - Arenal - Rincón de la Vieja - Nosara - San Jose
Discover six national parks, each with a distinct habitat, trek in the foothills of volcanoes and long mountains and valley, exploring coastal forest with expert local guides.…
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Alajuela - Bajos del Toro - Arenal - Rincón de la Vieja - Nosara - San Jose
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£3,542
San Jose - Arenal - Esterillos Beach
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San Jose - Arenal - Esterillos Beach
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Arenal Volcano & Highlands In-Depth
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Explore Poas, Irazu and Arenal volcanoes, enjoy optional excursions in in Arenal National Park and discover Manuel Antonio National Park.
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San Jose - Arenal / Various Excursions - Manuel Antonio
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Forest River Rafting & Remote Beach
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£5,372
San Jose - Pacuare River - Puerto Viejo
Enjoy an adventure on the Pacuare River with rapids and optional river-rafting, trek in the rainforest and stay five nights on the Caribbean coast at a delightful boutique bea…
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San Jose - Pacuare River - Puerto Viejo
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Natural Wonders & Character Lodges
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San José - Tortuguero - Arenal - Monteverde - Manuel Antonio
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San José - Tortuguero - Arenal - Monteverde - Manuel Antonio
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San Jose - Tortuguero - Bajos del Toro - Arenal - Osa Peninsula - Manuel Antonio - Quito - Galapagos Islands
Explore the best National Parks and birdwatching regions of Costa Rica then fly to Ecuador to enjoy a 7-night cruise discovering the unique flora, fauna and friendly wildlife…
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San Jose - Tortuguero - Bajos del Toro - Arenal - Osa Peninsula - Manuel Antonio - Quito - Galapagos Islands
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San Jose - Tortuguero - Arenal - Clipper Cruise: Manuel Antonio - Golfito Playa Panama - Bahia Potrero - Isla Tortugas
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San Jose - Tortuguero - Arenal - Clipper Cruise: Manuel Antonio - Golfito Playa Panama - Bahia Potrero - Isla Tortugas
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£3,833
Alajuela - Bajos del Toro - Arenal - Manuel Antonio - Osa Peninsula - San Jose
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Alajuela - Bajos del Toro - Arenal - Manuel Antonio - Osa Peninsula - San Jose
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