Once you are picked up, the adventure in history and nature begins, beginning with the Quepos Indigenous  where you will enjoy learning about the exotic plants and rare Costa Rican wildlife while touring the tropical jungle and the private ecological reserve in Tocori . After a relaxing one-hour horseback ride through the tropical rainforest, with the pace determined by your comfort level and ability to ride, leave your horses on the road while Don Gilberto or his daughter Dyala guide you through the exotic plant and animal life. A walk through nature will allow you to taste, smell, touch and observe first-hand the true jungle of Costa Rica. After indulging your mind and spirit with expert knowledge, take a refreshing swim in an impressive waterfall in Tocori. And do not forget to enjoy an unforgettable taste of local fresh fruits and a special tropical homemade drink made exclusively by Doña Eli, Don Gilberto's wife, while relaxing and refreshing next to the falls.

After cooling off, you'll be ready for a ride through the meandering streams of Tocori to the private ranch where Doña Eli will be your hostess, as she shares with you a Costa Rican homemade "casaman", a typical Costa Rican dish or a fabulous barbecue. Enjoy more of the flavors of Costa Rica while tasting delicious delicacies from the rainforest and our fresh local products from Costa Rica. As Don Gilberto says, "Come and taste the flavors of our country." Before returning to Manuel Antonio, enjoy a last experience, Let Don Gilberto or Dyala show you his private garden of herbs and plants, as they help to educate the locals and visitors on how to preserve the indigenous plants and varieties of herbs. Your beautiful country. While there, ask how you can help preserve the tropical rainforest and educate others about the true beauty and biodiversity of Costa Rica.

After Don Gilberto and his family have made you feel at home in his ranch, they will have grown in experience and knowledge of our beautiful and unforgettable tropical country, Costa Rica and as Don Gilberto always says: "When you come back, you will have a friend"