Day Trips and Other Venue Options
The Rainforest Aerial Tram
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Built on a private reserve bordering Brauho Carillo National Park, the Aerial Tram is the brainchild of rainforest researcher Dr. Donald Perry, whose cable-car system through the forest canopy at Rara Avia helped establish him as an early expert on rainforest canopies. The tramway takes visitors on a 90 minute ride, through the treetops, where they have the chance to glimpse the complex web of life that makes these forests unique. | |
| There are also well groomed trails through the rainforest and a restaurant on site, so a trip here can easily take a full day. The cost of the tour, including transportation from Paraiso Escondido is about $95.00 per person. You can also get there by bus. Take the bus to San Jose (the bus stop is about two blocks away from Paraiso Escondido) and once in the city take the Guapiles bus (from Calle 12 between Avenidas 7 and 9) directly to the Tram. |  |
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| Entrance fee for the Tram and trails is about $47.00. The busses run about every
half-hour and the total cost for the bus fees will be under $3.00. We offer private transportation at a modest fee. Distance from Paraiso Escondido: About 45 minutes (90 minutes by bus) |
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The Cafe' Britt Coffee Farm
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Although bananas are the main export of Costa Rica, people are far more interested in the country's second most important crop: coffee. Cafe'
Britt is the country's leading-brand of coffee and the company has put together an interesting tour and stage production at its
farm You'll see how coffee is grown and also visit the roasting plant to learn how a coffee "cherry" is turned into a delicious roasted bean. Tasting sessions are offered for visitors to experience the different qualities of coffee. There is also a store where you can buy very reasonably priced coffee and coffee-related gift items. Distance from Paraiso Escondido: About 20 minutes Cost: About $35 per person including transportation We offer private transportation at a modest fee. |
The Butterfly Farm
| At any given time, you may see up to thirty of the eighty different species of butterflies raised at this butterfly farm just south of Majuela. The butterflies live in a large enclosed garden similar to an aviary and flutter about the heads of visitors during tours of the gardens. You should be certain to spot glittering blue morphos and a large butterfly |
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that mimics the eyes of an owl The admission includes a two hour guided tour. In the demonstration room you'll see butterfly eggs, caterpillars and pupae. Among the latter, there are cocoons trimmed in a shimmering gold color and cocoons that mimic a snake's head in order to frighten away predators. |
| Distance from Paraiso Escondido: About 20 minutes Cost: About $35 per person including transportation We offer private transportation at a modest fee. |
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