Sights in Quepos To Uvita
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Parque Reptilandia
A worthwhile diversion is the aptly named Parque Reptilandia, also located 10km outside of Dominical in the town of Platanillo. If you’re traveling with kids who love slick and slimy reptiles, or you yourself just can’t get enough of these prehistoric creatures, don’t miss the chance to get face to face with Costa Rica’s most famous reptiles. The animal park is home to everything from alligators and crocodiles to turtles and poison-dart frogs. Of course, our favorite section is the viper section, home to such infamous critters as the deadly fer-de-lance. For an added bonus, stop by on Friday for feeding time – we promise you won’t be disappointed.
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Centro Turístico Cataratas Nauyaca
Just north of the turnoff for Dominical is the junction for San Isidro – if you turn left toward San Isidro and travel for about 10km, you’ll see an entrance to the right that leads to this tourist center. This Costa Rican family–owned and operated tourist center is home to a series of wonderful waterfalls that cascade through a protected reserve of both primary and secondary forest.
There’s no vehicle access to this tourist center, but you can hire horses for a guided ride to two waterfalls that plunge into a deep swimming hole. With advance notice, a tour can be arranged, including the guided ride, swimming and country meals with the local family. Tours leave at 8…
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