Description

The perfect combination: A close-up encounter with both our temporary and permanent residents at the Jaguar Rescue Center during the day and an immersion into the primary forest La Ceiba Natural Reserve at night. Top and tail your beach time with a full rescue center experience.

When

The two tours of the VIP Experience start at 2pm and 6:30pm; Monday - Saturday, (The JRC and La Ceiba are closed on Sunday)

Cost

$137.50 per person (Minimum two people) SAVE $12.50.
Kids under 10 years: $10

Language

Tours are offered in English and Spanish

Recommendations

For tours at La Ceiba Natural Reserve, we recommend wearing long trousers, socks and closed shoes. Bring insect repellent and water.

Note

By using the "Book Now" button you will be taken to the JRC private tour. Please add the La Ceiba Night Tour during checkout to create the VIP Experience.

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FAQs List

What is La Ceiba?

La Ceiba is a primary rainforest reserve of 49 hectares inside Gandoca Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge. It serves as the release site for the Jaguar Rescue Center.

Is La Ceiba On The Same Site As The Jaguar Rescue Centre?

NO. La Ceiba is 4.5 km from the Jaguar Rescue Center. You can travel between the two sites by car in 10-15 minutes. The main road and the the beach are only 2 kms away.

Where is La Ceiba?

La Ceiba GPS coordinates are
9.621579, -82.700135

Where do we go when we arrive?

When you arrive at the entrance of La Ceiba, you will find an intercom. Please ring the bell and wait patiently to be attended by someone. We do not have a reception situated close to the entrance. Often we are our working in the jungle with animals and it takes us some time to get back to you. Be patient and you can ring the bell several times to ensure we hear you! Do not enter alone.

How can I book a tour?

Tours can be booked online or directly at the Jaguar Rescue Center during the office hours of 9am to 2pm, Monday to Saturday.

What will we see on the night tour?

This depends every night, as we will be walking around our primary rainforest reserve. Depending on weather, breeding patterns and amount of prey available, we will be looking for reptiles, amphibians, nocturnal birds and mammals.

What should I bring when coming to La Ceiba?

We always recommend closed-toed shoes, long trousers and some bug repellent. Mosquitos are not very bad here unless we get lots of rain.

When staying in your tourist houses can we park the car directly at the door of the house?

NO. There is a 10-15 minute walk from where you park your car in the garage up to your house, walking though primary rainforest on a well lit, cemented path.

Do you recommend arriving with a suitcase or backpack?

We 100% recommend a backpack. It is much more practical for the walk in. However if you are arriving with a lot of baggage or a large suitcase, let us know in advance and we will make sure we have people to help you to your house.

What is provided in the tourist houses?

The houses are equipped with a fridge-freezer, microwave, oven and hobs, coffee maker, blender, mineral water, pots and pans, utensils to cook and eat with and towels and sheets.

Do we have a restaurant?

We do have a rancho area where we can provide food upon reservation. You have to reserve directly with the Jaguar Rescue Center at least 24h in advance. This is not a restaurant that is open all the time.

Would you like to help us more?

We are always in need of Meyenberg powdered goats milk. This product cannot be found in Costa Rica and it is nearly impossible to send to us. If you have a little extra space in your suitcase, the animals always appreciate your kind gesture! Also, you can visit our amazon checklist and find out about more products we currently need.

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