Best Walking Tours in Puntarenas

Discover the beauty of Puntarenas on foot with our curated walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring Puntarenas by walking lets you experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.

Top Walking Tours in Puntarenas

Monteverde Rain Forest Night Walk in Puntarenas

Puntarenas , Central Pacific

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (368 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 50.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Join us for the enchanting Rain Forest Night Walk, where you can immerse yourself in the wonders of a nocturnal tropical forest. As night falls, the jungle comes alive, with 87 percent of tropical wildlife seeking refuge in the dark. Led by an expert naturalist, you’ll embark on a two-hour adventure exploring this vibrant ecosystem while gaining fascinating insights into the local wildlife. Equipped with flashlights and professional optical gear, you’ll have the chance to capture stunning photographs. Keep your eyes peeled for a remarkable array of creatures, including: - Two-toed Sloth - Red-eyed Frog - Side-striped Palm Pit Viper - Orange-kneed Tarantula - Kinkajou - Nine-banded Armadillo - Bats - Bioluminescent organisms - Mottled Owl - Sleeping Monkeys - Salamander -Sleeping Toucans -and more Don’t miss this unforgettable experience that will ignite your sense of adventure and create lasting memories!

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Small Group Night Walking Tour in Monteverde in Puntarenas

Puntarenas , Central Pacific

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (305 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 43.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

At dusk, most the diurnal Fauna look for the best place to rest. But it is also the time when nocturnal creatures begin to appear.

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Magical Night Walk in Monteverde in Puntarenas

Puntarenas , Central Pacific

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (105 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 35.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Take a leisurely 2-hour stroll through a private reserve, The Monteverde Wildlife Refuge, perfect for observing the forest’s nocturnal wonders. This slow-paced walk gives you the chance to spot sloths, night birds, snakes, insects, armadillos, tarantulas, scorpions, and more. Each guest will be provided with a lamp to help light the way. With small groups of up to 7 people, you'll enjoy a more intimate and personalized experience, led by passionate, knowledgeable guides who know the area inside and out.

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EXCLUSIVE Night Tour with Night Vision- small groups 8 people max in Puntarenas

Puntarenas , Central Pacific

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (58 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 40.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Experience Monteverde’s(and COSTARICA) Only Night Tour with Night Vision Goggles! Join our exclusive small-group adventure (max. 8 people) led by certified local naturalist guides for a truly unique experience in the cloud forest after dark. This is the only night tour in Monteverde that provides night vision goggles, allowing you to see the nocturnal world like never before. Guided by George, an expert in cloud forest wildlife, you’ll have the chance to spot sloths, toucans, snakes, red-eyed frogs, bats, and even the elusive kinkajou. Visitors rave about this experience, calling it the best night tour in Monteverde and praising our guides’ deep knowledge and passion for nature. To make your experience even more special, you’ll enjoy a traditional Costa Rican sweet during the tour. Don't miss out—book now for a one-of-a-kind nocturnal adventure in Monteverde!

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Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Night Walk in Puntarenas

Puntarenas , Central Pacific

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (55 reviews)

From $ 42.00

 

Located in the 7 wonders of Costa Rica in the cloud forest, the Night Walk has become a very attractive request by people who travel to this country to observe the great biodiversity that provides. Going into a jungle at night will give you a chance to see the animals in a new environment. Many jungle creatures are only active at night and this is the only way to experience them. You will see mammals that never make appearances during day treks. Your guide will point out tarantulas and sleeping birds. The symphony of insects and frogs will be your soundtrack. The tour lasts approximately two hours. While wandering through the trees be sure to look out for the 200 species of bird that call this forest home. You may also come across armadillo, coati, agouti, kinkajou, ocelot, two-toed sloth, and three different species of monkey.

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EXCLUSIVE Monteverde Nature Walk + Hummingbirds with FREE Binocs in Puntarenas

Puntarenas , Central Pacific

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (54 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 45.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Join an unforgettable walk through Monteverde’s cloud forest with local, certified naturalist guides who bring the ecosystem to life with their deep knowledge and passion. Explore lush trails, discover unique flora like orchids and giant ferns, and spot incredible wildlife. ✔️ Wildlife Sightings – See the Resplendent Quetzal, toucans, motmots, monkeys, and more. ✔️ Expert Local Guides – Learn from certified naturalists with a lifetime of experience in Monteverde. ✔️ Breathtaking Views – Enjoy panoramic landscapes and hidden gems of the cloud forest. ✔️ Hummingbird Gallery – Witness these tiny wonders up close in a magical setting. ✔️ Photography Opportunities – Capture stunning images with expert assistance. ✔️ Authentic Costa Rican Treat – Enjoy a traditional sweet as part of your experience. Visitors call this "the highlight of their trip!" Book now and explore Monteverde like never before!

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Guided Walk to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve in Puntarenas

Puntarenas , Central Pacific

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (45 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 35.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Monteverde reserve has very well done and clean trails which facilitates the mobility along different sectors of the forest and elevations. The possibility to observe some of the wildlife of this lifezone, like birds; Resplendent Quetzal, Emerald Toucanet, costarican Warbler, Black faced Solitaire, and some others.

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Group Guided Night Walking Tour in Monteverde in Puntarenas

Puntarenas , Central Pacific

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (29 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 39.07

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

A night tour through the forest allows you to see the ecosystem in a different way than what we are normally used to. At night the forest is full of life and a lot of noise and allows us to see those animals that are not possible to see during the day.

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Cloud Forest Night Walk in Monteverde -Monteverde Wild- in Puntarenas

Puntarenas , Central Pacific

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (25 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 35.00

 

Guided Night Walk  This walk takes around 2 hours, where we'll walk on the trails of this private reserve looking for all kind of criatures, most of those active at night time, but being able to possibly spot some day time active fauna sleeping too.

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Natural History Walking Tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve  in Puntarenas

Puntarenas , Central Pacific

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (22 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 43.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

We are characterize for having a great service to be able the nature a great way. We have more than 10 years of experience so we will do our best to make you enjoy the Nature. The Natural History walk consists in a walk through the trails to be able to spot Monteverde's Flora and Fauna(Animals and Plants), the best way to find animals in Monteverde Area is finding an avocado tree fruiting. Wild Avocados are the main food source in the area. The guide (Certificate for the Costarricans Tourist Chamber) has a professional spotting scope for your enjoyment to take photos (Through the scope with the Phone)

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Monteverde Night Tour in Puntarenas

Puntarenas , Central Pacific

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (14 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 50.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

When the sun falls asleep, most creatures wake up to live. More than 80% of mammals, most reptiles and amphibians and also insects and arachnids are active at night in our forests, that's why walking through the forest at night is not only doing an unusual activity in our lives or learning in the forest. At night it is when fascinating animals such as sloths, kinkajous, bats, tarantulas, snakes, frogs, among others, are more likely to see, without forgetting the birds, yes, most birds are active during the day, but They need to rest somewhere. in those cases when we could also have the opportunity to see some beautiful and still birds while we dream, such as toucans, warblers, hummingbirds, jays, etc.

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Experience the Adventure Explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest in Puntarenas

Puntarenas , Central Pacific

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (12 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 35.99

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

We will take a tour in a special place, in the heart of the cloud forest, for being a haven of biodiversity and a tourist destination that offers various activities We will visit the home of more than 2000 species of plants and trees a unique place that attracts more than 70,000 scientists and tourists every year, is in the top 10 best places to visit in all of Costa Rica So taking a tour in this place is something you can't miss a walk inside the forest, with landscapes, suspension bridges, an incredible variety of flora and fauna that awaits you We want to show you the wonders of Monteverde and power with you, this great place “Discover the amazing world of cloud forest with an expert guide who will take you to know s hidden secrets. Explore life-filled trails, observe unique species and learn why this ecosystem is vital to the planet. It's not just a tour, it's a transformative experience that will connect you to nature"

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First steps into Birding In Monteverde  in Puntarenas

Puntarenas , Central Pacific

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (10 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 45.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

This activity is designed for beginners, those who want to start in the beautiful world of birds. This is one of the first or if not the first initiative on a Birdwatching Tour dedicated to beginners and what better place to start in bird watching in a place like the Cloudy Forest of Monteverde Costa Rica. Diego Rodríguez is a Well-known observer, researcher and bird educator in Costa Rica in addition to his extensive experience in the Monteverde area living all his life there. Toucans, motmots, hummingbirds and many colorful birds! In addition to this, Diego is an expert of natural history, behaviors and his favorite things Bird songs! This will make every beginner go through this wonderful world of Birdwatching! The Birding tour starts at 6:30 a.m. and ends around 9 a.m. You will have the opportunity to have a close-up of the birds through a telescope.

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Monteverde Cloud Forest Organic Coffee Farm Cultural Experience in Puntarenas

Puntarenas , Central Pacific

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (9 reviews)

From $ 55.00

 

This tour is a unique experience that provides visitors with a true cultural understanding. Our philosophy was born from our local family who wanted to give clients an exclusive excursion different than conventional tours. We aim to provide our clients with an extraordinary experience by fully immersing them in this vibrant culture. This tour begins with a walk to a hidden organic coffee farm. Here, we have the chance to meet Capuchin White Face monkeys and Howler monkeys, who are both frequent visitors to the area. After spending time at the farm, we will go towards the upper part of the mountains, passing the original central town of Monteverde. This is where the Quakers settled in the 1950s and founded the cheese factory as well as the Quaker school. We will then catch a ride back to your hotel.

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Cloud forest wonders guided tour in Puntarenas

Puntarenas , Central Pacific

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 35.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Guided morning walk inside the Monteverde cloud forest that will show you the secrets and jewels that live in these mountains such as the glowing Quetzal or the bellbird , plus a great overview from our guides about the ecosystem that the activity is carried out. Finally a small visit to the hummingbird garden where you can see up close more than 7 species of these wonderful birds.

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Local Tips for Puntarenas

Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours

A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore Puntarenas at your own pace using maps and mobile apps. Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.

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