Wonderful Animals: Jaguar Rescue.C. & Punta Uva Forest Walk
Overview
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5 hours
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It offers a unique and memorable experience that combines wildlife, nature, and fun. You will get to see and learn about the amazing animals that are rescued and cared for at the Jaguar Rescue Center, and support their conservation efforts. You will also get to explore the stunning forest and beach of Punta Uva, where you can enjoy the beauty and diversity of Costa Rica’s nature. You will also get to taste some fresh and delicious fruits at Arrecife Beach, where you can relax and enjoy the views. This tour is a great way to experience the wild and wonderful side of Costa Rica, and have a lot of fun along the way!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Join us for a wild and wonderful tour that will take you to the Jaguar Rescue Center, where you will meet and learn about the amazing animals that are rescued and rehabilitated there. You will see snakes, monkeys, sloths, birds, and more, and hear their stories from the passionate staff. You will also have a chance to interact with some of the friendly animals and support their conservation efforts.
Punta Uva
After the rescue center, you will enjoy a scenic walk through the lush forest of Punta Uva, where you will discover the beauty and diversity of Costa Rica’s nature. You will see exotic plants, colorful birds, and maybe even some wildlife along the way.
What‘s Included
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Wonderful Animals: Jaguar Rescue.C. & Punta Uva Forest Walk
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Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Jaguar Rescue Center...
Elisabeth G,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The Jaguar Rescue Center is a great place to visit, learn and see a variety of animals in their care. The center has a great ethos and runs primarily on donations, with many of the staff working as volunteers. Id highly recommend this tour, including the forest walk with guide Adrian who is very knowledgeable and all round good guy. We learnt about the area, plants animals and whole ecosystem, history and how the coastal area nearby is being affected by climate change. A superb day!
Excellent and educational half day excursion!
Sarah C,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A really great half day excursion with not too much driving. We were lucky enough to have the driver pick us up from our hotel in Cahuita, which was a nominal extra fee, but cheaper than a taxi. The driver was very good, and made us feel very safe on busy roads. We picked up our guide Adrian on the way to the first stop, whose English is impeccable. The Jaguar Rescue Centre was just great, Adrian got us in and made sure we were in the correct group, and even showed us some frog eggs and a frog while we waited for the tour to start. He was able to answer extra questions for us when the Centre guide was busy, which was really helpful. The tour of the facility was very educational, the enclosures for each animal were well thought out and included lots of enrichment. All animals looked content, healthy and well cared for. We then had fresh fruit on the beach at Punta Uva, then did a short hike up to the point itself to see some very cool trees and the view. Adrian is incredibly knowledgeable and is an excellent wildlife spotter. As a former Biology teacher, I can attest to his wealth of knowledge! My mother and I would recommend Adrian and our driver to anyone and everyone we know.
Great to
miriamoX6131RB,,Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great views with a great guide. We enjoyed our time with Adrian. He was very knowledgeable, helpful, and great with kids.
Great experience
hanscG6562ZK,,Mar 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unfortunately, if you are looking for a Jaguar here, you will not find it. But there is no one in the garage either. Every penny is invested in animal rescue. We've seen a lot of rescue centers. Many of them were pure money tailoring and had nothing to do with animal rescue. Here, however, around 95% of the animals are actually reintroduced. Every human contact is one too many. Only the animals can be seen that would not make it alone in freedom. In front of the outdoor enclosures sit carers who help the animals if necessary. It was a great and very interesting tour. No question remained unanswered. Many thanks to the team of Ilona and Hans
Nice conversation with Shilo.
Tara F,,Jan 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s a rain or shine thing. I packed sunglasses and a hat, sunscreen and an umbrella and raincoat (I needed it all!)
See wildlife up front and support a good cause
Susan C,,Jan 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The guided tour of the rescue center was very informative and gave us a chance to see wildlife up close. Our guide inside the park was Anne and she was very knowledgeable.
Adrian is great tour guide!
656gerardf,,Sep 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Adrian was a great tour guide. On our way to the tour he gave us a great history lesson about the different cultural influences in the area. Once at the rescue center he was spotting wildlife at every turn. He was very knowledgeable about the natural environment and we learned quite a few new things during our tour. Adrian has lived in a few different regions in Costa Rica, was a tour guide in a few and likes to see new parts of the country when he can. Adrian offers lots of tours, making him the perfect tour guide for your next trip!
A Unique and Wonderful Costa Rican Perspective
D7841ASmelissam,,Jul 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour! A very educational and wonderful experience!! Adrián is local and extremely knowledgeable about the beauty and wildlife of CR. My husband and I loved that he could fill in the background and give perspective to what you can’t always find reading tour guides.
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