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Rainmaker Review

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Rainmaker

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Spread over Fila Chota, a lower ridge of the Talamanca Range 22 km (13 mi) northeast of Quepos, Rainmaker is a private nature reserve which protects more than 1,500 acres of lush and precipitous forest. The lower part of the reserve can be visited on guided tours from Manuel Antonio, or as a stop on your way to or from Quepos. Tours ($45) begin at 8:30 and 12:30, and can include lunch. There are two tours available: a walk up the valley of the Río Seco, which includes a dip in a pool at the foot of a waterfall; or a hike into the hills above the waterfall and over a series of suspension bridges strung between giant tropical trees. The park also offers an early morning bird-watching tour and a night hike. The best value is a half-day package ($75) that includes transport from Manuel Antonio or Quepos, a guided tour, a river swim, and breakfast and lunch. The reserve is home to many of Costa Rica's endangered species, and you may spot birds here that you won't find in Manuel Antonio. It isn't as good a place to see animals as the national park, but Rainmaker's forest is different from the park's -- lusher and more precipitous -- and the view from its bridges is impressive. It's best to visit Rainmaker in the morning, since -- true to its name -- it often pours in the afternoon.

  • Cost: $45-$70 for guided tours
  • Open: Mon.-Sat. 8-4

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