Manuel Antonio National Park
Our day started with an absorbing sunrise faded by the gleaming mist over the mountains that surround Manuel Antonio. The distant contour of this hilly landscape appeared magically amid the shy sunrays that barely penetrated this primeval world. Those who joined our early rise could intensely admire the vastness of this land's emerging from the shadows.
The wonders of this precious jewel called Manuel Antonio were revealed to the guests who partook in our morning walk to the sloth valley. An amazing sequence of wildlife followed us throughout this pleasant experience. Three-toed sloth, two-toed sloth, crab eating raccoons and capuchin monkeys certainly adorned our walk. For the youngest explorers, the close view of these creatures represented an authentic highlight. Later on, the walking group had the unique opportunity to take a dip in the temperate waters of the Pacific Ocean. Some last fun on the beach was enjoyed by everyone while the high sun indicated that it was time to go back for another succulent lunch on board the Sea Voyager!
During the afternoon some of our guests decided to go back ashore. Once again, our naturalists invited everyone to partake in the walks and hikes offered on board. The most courageous opted for Punta Catedral hike; a true challenge for the advanced stair-masters. The reward for the hikers was the incredible panorama that opens up from the summit of the tombolo. This particular hill was formed after a great sedimentation period that finally interconnected one little islet with the main peninsula. The participants of our afternoon activities also received a well earned recompense. More capuchin monkeys were sighted as well as our very first mantled howler monkey. Moreover, our naturalists were able to locate and show the elusive “eye-lash viper”, which is one of many different venomous vipers found in the neotropics. Right after the final bath in the restful waters of Playa Espadilla, our group boarded the Zodiacs that brought them back on board.
Just when we thought that our journey could not possibly be better, the splendid sunset embraced the sky and a couple of astonishing rainbows announced the conclusion of our expedition. In the midst of this mythical moment, a couple of grandiose humped-back whales crossed the waters in front of the bow. This breathtaking instant will definitely stay alive in our minds forever!
Our day started with an absorbing sunrise faded by the gleaming mist over the mountains that surround Manuel Antonio. The distant contour of this hilly landscape appeared magically amid the shy sunrays that barely penetrated this primeval world. Those who joined our early rise could intensely admire the vastness of this land's emerging from the shadows.
The wonders of this precious jewel called Manuel Antonio were revealed to the guests who partook in our morning walk to the sloth valley. An amazing sequence of wildlife followed us throughout this pleasant experience. Three-toed sloth, two-toed sloth, crab eating raccoons and capuchin monkeys certainly adorned our walk. For the youngest explorers, the close view of these creatures represented an authentic highlight. Later on, the walking group had the unique opportunity to take a dip in the temperate waters of the Pacific Ocean. Some last fun on the beach was enjoyed by everyone while the high sun indicated that it was time to go back for another succulent lunch on board the Sea Voyager!
During the afternoon some of our guests decided to go back ashore. Once again, our naturalists invited everyone to partake in the walks and hikes offered on board. The most courageous opted for Punta Catedral hike; a true challenge for the advanced stair-masters. The reward for the hikers was the incredible panorama that opens up from the summit of the tombolo. This particular hill was formed after a great sedimentation period that finally interconnected one little islet with the main peninsula. The participants of our afternoon activities also received a well earned recompense. More capuchin monkeys were sighted as well as our very first mantled howler monkey. Moreover, our naturalists were able to locate and show the elusive “eye-lash viper”, which is one of many different venomous vipers found in the neotropics. Right after the final bath in the restful waters of Playa Espadilla, our group boarded the Zodiacs that brought them back on board.
Just when we thought that our journey could not possibly be better, the splendid sunset embraced the sky and a couple of astonishing rainbows announced the conclusion of our expedition. In the midst of this mythical moment, a couple of grandiose humped-back whales crossed the waters in front of the bow. This breathtaking instant will definitely stay alive in our minds forever!
