In recent years hiking has become fashionable, being an aerobic exercise that allows all levels and is accessible to everyone regardless of their physical condition. Additionally, walking in nature allows you to appreciate the beauties of the area, learn more about the flora and fauna and share with fellow travelers.
This sport has the advantage of not requiring much equipment; proper shoes, comfortable clothes, sunscreen and good attitude are enough to start in this lifestyle. From there it depends on the ambitions and preferences of each walker.
Hand in hand with rural tourism and adventure, new routes appear every day in Costa Rica, each with the unique characteristics of the microclimate where it is located. Nature walks are an activity for all ages, ideal for developing children's creativity and observation skills, a space for adults to relax and forget stress and a time of peace for family veterans.
If you like hiking or are curious to practice it your next vacation, Hotel Punta Leona has an opportunity to taste the air of nature while entering the forest or walking through the gardens.
Hotel Punta Leona is located in a private reserve of secondary forest, the reserve is one of the few remaining forests located in the transition zone between the Dry Forest of the Northwest and the Rainforest of Southwest Costa Rica.
With more than 330 species of birds, including the spectacular scarlet macaw, toucans, woodpeckers, flycatchers and owls, among others, Punta Leona is considered an excellent place for bird watching. The reserve is also home to several mammals, such as white-faced white monkeys, raccoons, kinkajous and spider monkeys.
The first look at this reserve is along the three kilometer drive from the main entrance to the hotel reception, a cobbled street crosses the forest and huge trees will accompany your way to the rhythm of the birds' song.
Within the reserve the main trail can be covered in approximately 90 minutes of moderate walking
If you wish you can tour it on your own or join one of the guided walks that the hotel offers, these walks have no additional cost, but they must be booked in advance since they have limited space. In addition to the walk through the sendero, one is also offered for bird watching and another that is a guided tour of the butterfly garden.
We share the details decade one:
Bird watching (1 1/2 hour approx).
- Check-out: Reception - 6:15 a.m.
- Maximum 12 pax.
- Over 4 years old.
- Wear long pants, closed shoes and repellent.
- Every day (subject to change).
Visit to the Butterfly Garden (1 hour approx).
- Check-out: Reception - 10:00 a.m.
- Maximum 12 pax. » Use repellent.
- Every day (subject to change).
Night walk (1 1/2 hour approx).
- Check-out: Reception - 6:20 p.m.
- Maximum 8 pax. » Over 12 years old.
- Wear long pants, closed shoes and repellent.
- From Wednesday to Saturday.
Remember when you visit Hotel Punta Leona in addition to the swimsuit pack also your hiking equipment.
