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  1. Costa Rica Expeditions

    Offers custom itineraries and a network of ecolodges.

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  2. Costa Rica Expeditions

    Multisport itineraries including rafting and other adventures.

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  3. Corduroy to the Horizon

    Shapers Andy and Aaron create custom epoxy boards and also do ding repairs. Find their shop 50m west of Frank’s Place.

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  4. BattenKill Canoe Ltd

    Trips include a six-day canoe journey around Monteverde and an 11-day paddle through Talamanca.

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  5. Aratinga Tours

    Pieter Westra specializes in bird tours in his native Dutch, but he is fluent in English, Spanish and many dialects of bird. His website provides an excellent introduction to bird-watching in Costa Rica.

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  7. Milarepa

    Offers classes in Hatha yoga, Swasthya yoga and partner yoga for all levels of practice.

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  8. Ecolodge San Luis & Research Station

    Formerly a tropical-biology research station, this facility now integrates research with ecotourism and education, and is administrated by the University of Georgia. The 70-hectare site is on the Río San Luis and adjoins the southern part of the Monteverde reserve. Its average elevation of 1100m makes it a tad lower and warmer than Monteverde, and bird-watchers have recorded some 230 species attracted by the slightly nicer weather. There are also a number of trails into primary and secondary forest, and there’s a working farm with tropical fruit orchards and a coffee harvest from November to March.

    A variety of comfortable accommodations at the lodge are available for…

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  9. Cloud Forest School

    A bilingual school (kindergarten to 11th grade) in Monteverde offering creative and experiential education.

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  10. Cloudbridge Nature Preserve

    A private reserve where an ongoing reforestation project is being spearheaded by two New Yorkers.

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  12. Bosque Eterno de los Niños

    Volunteers are needed to help manage this remarkable achievement – a rainforest purchased by children who raised money to buy and protect it.

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    Alianza Francesa

    The Alliance has French classes, a small library and rotating art exhibits in a historic Barrio Amón home.

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  15. Samara Fishing Trip

    The French-owned Samara offers a variety of inshore and offshore sportfishing trips.

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    Lakeland Adventures

    Hire kayaks from Lakeland Adventures, off Ardmore St, on the waterfront, for $15 per hour.

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    Lakeland Adventures

    Rent bikes from Lakeland Adventures.

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  20. Jungle Tom Safaris

    Offers recommended one-day (US$90), overnight (from US$115) and two-night packages (from US$147) or just round-trip transportation (US$45) – useful for independent travelers who want to be free upon arrival.

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  21. Jesse’s Sámara Surf School

    The experienced and personable Jesse has been teaching wannabe surfers for years, as does his daughter Sunrise. Their friendly, expert instruction is highly recommended by readers (private one-hour lesson US$40). Jesse also arranges custom surfing safaris to secret spots all over the coast and offers yoga and pilates classes.

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    Community Boating

    Offers a wide variety of courses for paddlers, windsurfers and sailors (from beginners to racers)

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    Christchurch Personal Guiding Service

    Nonprofit organisation offering informative, two-hour city walks. Get tickets from the i-SITE or the red-and-black kiosk in Cathedral Sq.

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    Charles River Canoe & Kayak Center

    Introductory kayaking classes comprise two or three sessions, for a total of six hours ($139 to $149). Also offers day-long introductory kayaking trips for $139. There is also a Cambridge-based branch.

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