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Dare yourself and discover the secrets of the caves beside the hiking trails
Reserva Curi Cancha, Costa RicaBoucle · 4,3 km · 1:30 h · 258 m de dénivelé positif
Find well-hidden burrows of red-legged tarantulas in the cloud forest of Monteverde and watch their camouflage skills.
Ce que tu peux vivre ici
This is not for the faint-hearted – but you might just dare yourself. In the Reserva Curi-Cancha in Monteverde you come across burrows of red-legged tarantulas, well camouflaged in the damp forest floor. These nocturnal spiders stay hidden during the day and usually sit patiently at the tunnel entrance. If you carefully scan the forest floor you can spot small holes edged with silk and occasionally the fine trip-threads of these ambush hunters. With a torch held to the side you can sometimes make out a leg or the characteristic red colouring at the edge of the burrow.
The path leads through shady, damp cloud forest, mostly over soft ground. The burrows often lie just half a metre from the path, especially in mossy spots or between roots. Guided night walks are offered, and daytime visitors can also set off on their own search for traces. Always stay on the marked trail as the burrows are easy to overlook. Allow 1–2 hours for thorough observation; sure-footedness is helpful on short, root-rich sections.
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Bon à savoir pour ta préparation
- You must not leave the paths so that the burrows and animals are protected
- Do not poke into or blow into the burrows, otherwise the spiders retreat
- Maximum 50 people in the reserve at the same time for intense nature experiences
- Open daily from 7am to 3pm
Où réserver
- Réserver
Without a guide
à partir de 22 $US
Prestataire : Reserva Curi Cancha · 4,6 sur 5 (1951 avis)
Ce que les autres disent de Reserva Curi Cancha
Travellers usually experience their visit as a rewarding nature tour with plenty of time outdoors. Guided walks are especially popular: the guides point out many animals, explain a lot and create a calm, engaged atmosphere. The good, easy paths and the friendly team make the visit easier.
Many report numerous sightings, especially of birds, Nasua and sometimes even resplendent quetzals, often with a very positive impression of value for money. Others saw hardly any animals, found the entrance fee and tours expensive and felt the experience was rather limited for the price.
Early in the morning it seems very quiet to several visitors, and some were almost alone on the trails. Many describe night walks as impressive, while some also note that the number and type of animals depend heavily on luck. Some saw little without a guide, while others were surprised how much they spotted on their own.
Les avis sur les prestataires reposent sur l’opinion de voyageurs et ont été résumés avec l’aide de l’IA.
Catégories
- Wildlife watching
- Hiking
Où le trouver
854V+J4 Puntarenas Province, Monteverde, Costa Rica
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