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Welcome to San JoséWe will view all of the city’s most important sights and landmarks including the University of Costa Rica, the Supreme Court, Democracy Square, the Metropolitan Cathedral, elegant residential homes, and many sights that display the finest in Costa Rican architecture.
National TheaterDesigned after the Opera House in Paris, it is considered to be Costa Rica's most important architectural landmark.
DinnerWe will dine this evening in a local restaurant.
Explore the Orosi Valley and visit the Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles, the city's largest church and important pilgrimage site. The Basilica is home to the miraculous La Negrita or Black Madonna, which is known throughout the country for its healing powers. Our Lady of the Angels is the official patron of Costa Rica.
Irazú Volcano National ParkSee the farms up the mountainside and learn about the work of scientists monitoring the volcano's activity. The top is often located in the clouds and windy.
DinnerWe will dine this evening in a local restaurant.
First Concert PerformaceYour concert performance is today in the San José area. Our preferred venue location is the Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles, where we will perform sacred music en Español.
Travel out to the west coast today to experience the Pacific ocean on a Tortuga Island Catamaran Cruise. During the cruise, we will pass uninhabited islands and see several bird species in their natural habitat. Lunch will be included today.
Explore on OwnEnjoy some free time on the white sand beach.
DinnerExperience a Tiquicia Dinner and Show, which includes native Costa Rican folklore dances and a buffet of local cuisine.
Designed for ecotourism and adventure, this park has 247 acres of developed land for the enjoyment of it's guests. Begin with a zip line canopy tour covering around 1.5 miles over 8 cables, 11 platforms, two bridges and a tower. The group will be accompanied by professional guides. Continue with a nature walk with a naturalist guide. Our tour includes trails, bridges, breeding areas, botanical collections, a cultural area known as Finca Campesina (countryside farm) complete with a sugar mill.
Second Concert PerformanceYour concert performance is today in the San José area. Venue locations include the Alajuela City Central Park Kiosk, a popular spot for locals to gather and listen to music. Or we may journey to Puntarenas where we may perform for resort guests. If school scheduling permits, then we will be able to perform at a local school where we may interact with students following the concert.
DinnerWe will dine this evening in a local restaurant.
Visit one of the most beautiful and fascinating attractions in Costa Rica. Enter the Aviary to explore the birds of Costa Rica and even hold a toucan! Continue into the huge Butterfly Garden that features a variety of species and an excellent learning center. Next, view the monkeys before exploring the hummingbird and orchid gardens, where we can get up close to hummingbirds.
LunchToday lunch will be included at La Paz's magnificent restaurant just off the hummingbird garden. The buffet lunch features traditional cuisine in an open-air setting.
Continue Exploring La Paz Waterfall GardensOur visit continues with the small serpentarium featuring many of Costa Rica's snake and lizard varieties. Then see the cats exhibit to see the beautiful and massive Costa Rican jaguars. Our time concludes as we hike down the perfectly laid out trails to viewing points along the 4 La Paz Waterfalls, each viewing point seemingly more impressive than the last.
Final Concert PerformanceYour concert performance is today in the San José area. Today's preferred location is the "Teatro de la Danza," to benefit the cultural and educational programs designed by the TECHO Foundation for those living in poverty.
DinnerWe will dine this evening in a local restaurant.
Our rewarding and enjoyable tour comes to an end as our Tour Director accompanies us to the airport on our final day.
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