A local guide will take you on an impressive amphibian observation tour in the Finca Biolley reserve. Leaving at 8pm, patience, silence, and precaution are virtues that will allow us to observe the amphibious world. We will learn to identify some of their calls, including that of the infamous rana de vidrio (Centrolenella Prosoblepon), the Esmilisca Enmascarada (Smilisca Phaeota), the rana de vidrio esmeralda and the Rana Brillante del Bosque (Rana Warshesitshii).

• Tour Duration: 2 hours
• Level of difficulty: moderate
• What to bring? Flashlight (preferably red-lit), long-sleeve shirt, hat, rubber boots or closed toe shoes.
• Important Info: Do not use repellent because it will affect the amphibians
• What’s included: entrance fee, local guide.

For more information and reservations, please contact us by email at posadacerrobiolley@gmail.com.

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Aguas Calientes (900m) is a community that is part of the Coto Brus canton, in Puntarenas. Wonderful views of the Coastal and Talamanca mountain ranges, large tracts of property and a wealth of rivers and streams mostly born in La Amistad International Park, which make for pure and crystalline waters, are observed abundantly on this tour. This is an organized community; business, grocery stores, shops and bazaars, border police, a group of organized women, school and entertainment. The main attraction at this village is the thermal waters that some locals popularly call “Positas Calientes” or “hot wells”.

Access to Posada Cerro Biolley to Aguas Calientes takes about 2 hours, and it is recommended to go by four wheel drive car.

Duration: 5 hours
Level of difficulty: Moderate
How many people? 2 minimum
What to wear? Closed shoes, swimsuit, bath towel, sunscreen, insect repellent and sandals.
Includes: local guide, snack and lunch.

For more information and reservations, please contact us by email at posadacerrobiolley@gmail.com.

Finca Biolley Reserve extends 43 acres next to the Cerro Biolley Hostel. In its paths you can see a variety of birds such as hummingbirds (Thalurania colombica), Pipra Coronata, the Cotinga (Rhyptipterna holerytha) and the Barbudo (Malacoptila panmensis), Trogon rufus, among others. In addition, white-faced monkeys, agoutis are observed. The trail is 1 kilometer and is excellent for bird watching.

Duration: 2 hours.
Level of difficulty: Moderate.
What to wear? Cotton clothing, shoes, coat, water, spars, camera.
Includes: Entrance, local guide.

For more information and reservations, please contact us by email at posadacerrobiolley@gmail.com.

People who love hiking, adventure and being in harmony with nature will enjoy the Sabana Esperanza walk in La Amistad International Park. The savannas are ecosystems that resemble a moor landscape, with its vegetation dominated by herbs and grasses. The Native Indians of this region regarded the Sabanas Esperanza as sacred ground as it served as a final resting place for their people. In this mystical place, one can still find traces of indigenous burials. As the trek ascends, the vegetation changes into a stunning savannah surrounded by mountains of virgin forest. You may see traces of ocelots and other mammals visiting Savannah. In this inspiring place, enjoy a picnic lunch. Guests can relax and fill their souls with nature.

Duration: 6 hours.
Difficulty level: intermediate-advanced hikers.
What to wear? Cotton clothing, shoes, coat, water bottle, hat, camera, binoculars, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
Includes: local guide, entrance to La Amistad International Park, Lunch.

For more information and reservations, please contact us by email at posadacerrobiolley@gmail.com.

This coffee tour offers the opportunity to visit an integrated coffee farm where you will learn about the cultivation and harvesting of coffee. This farm is a model of integrated production because it has a variety of native trees and fruit from the area, as well as a tilapia farm and a beekeeping project. After the visit to this model farm, visit Café Benefit led by a women’s group Asomobi. This benefit is environmentally friendly because it minimizes water use and uses the coffee shell to make an organic fertilizer with the help of some California red worms. The local guide will explain the process of coffee from the time they receive the grain, to the process of crushing, drying and roasting, and finally to holding the coffee in your hand, using the traditional filtering method of Costa Rica.

• Duration: 3 hours.
  • Level of difficulty: Moderate.
  • What to wear? Light cotton clothing, walking shoes, binoculars, camera, insect repellent, hat, coat, refrain.
  • Includes: Guide, Entrance to the coffee comprehensive Finca, Visit to benefit.

For more information and reservations, please contact us by email at posadacerrobiolley@gmail.com.

The starting point of the hike the trail to Valle del Silencio is located in the Altamira Station – the official entrance of the PILA. The Valle del Silencio trail is 15 km long. Walking, it takes an average of eight hours to reach the refuge, which serves as shelter and rest to tourists and visitors of STACK. However, to make a complete tour the minimum estimated time is three days.

• What to wear? Hiking boots and extra shoes to change when wet. Do not forget to carry some warm clothes. Temperatures in the Refuge are low, as it is at 2,500 meters. Bring plenty of water for the 15 km trail walking, insect repellent, sunscreen lip balm, and flashlights.
• Difficulty level: advanced.
• Includes: local guide, entrance to La Amistad International Park, Food (if you buy the package with lunch included) Lodging.

For more information and reservations, please contact us by email at posadacerrobiolley@gmail.com.