Apart from the organized tours, what are some of the activities that we can enjoy on our own?
There are plenty of activities you may enjoy on your own, including: Hike to Rio Claro – a beautiful 1.5 hour walk along the coast to a scenic jungle river where you can enjoy a picnic lunch and refreshing swim. Rio Claro has been the backdrop of many Animal Planet wildlife shows hosted by Jeff Corwin, O’Shea, and Austin Stevens. Explore the Pacific Coast tidepools along our stunning beaches – At low tide the rocky outcrops and tidepools along the coast invite exploration. Beautiful rock formations become tidal aquariums where you can find such treasures as hermit crabs, sea urchins, delicate corals, and tropical fish. Hiking the forest trails around the Chalet, as well as the miles of beautiful beach trails – Along the way, you may encounter white face monkeys, howler monkeys, toucans, scarlet macaws, and much more. Wildlife watching from the Chalet balcony and garden – The comfy rocking chairs on the chalet balcony provide a wonderful vantage point for discovering birds and other wil