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Nature Observatorio

El Arbol road 2 km North, Manzanillo 1111, Costa Rica
00506 86282663
Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Manzanillo
5.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Observation Decks/ Towers
Owner description: This 60 square meter Amazing Tree House is suspended at 25 meters from the ground in the middle of the jungle in Manzanillo de Limon, Costa Rica. Rain...... more » Owner description: This 60 square meter Amazing Tree House is suspended at 25 meters from the ground in the middle of the jungle in Manzanillo de Limon, Costa Rica. Rain water is use to provide the modern bathroom. And there are 2 bedrooms with mosquito nets. You will enjoy a walking trough the Primary Forest, climb a beatifull tree, see the spectacular view, take incredible pictures of animals and nature around and relax with a snack of fruits to recover the energies. This is an experience that You will never forget! « less
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Slovakia
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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Friend told me about this fantastic place and I decided to see. We walked throught realy nice jungle and saw lots of wildlife. Then we was climbing on tree 25 metres above the ground.It was good fun,with bit excercise. The treehouse have modern design,two floors and breathtaking wiew. The great experience and would like to repeat. Thank you Peter so... More

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Brno, Czech Republic
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

A MUST SEE when you are travelling around Costa Rica A friend told me about this place and that it was her greatest adventure in Costa Rica. I didn't believe her until I experienced it on my own... First we walked through the jungle and saw a lot of wildlife and then we climbed the tree and entered this incredible... More

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Bozeman, Montana
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011

It was what I always look for in a vacation. No phones, not many people and quality service. More

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Sala Slovakia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011

great experience,house built 25meters above te ground with great view,climbing the tree myself - a bit of excercise,walking tour in the jungle with lots of information about fauna and flora More

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Madrid, Spain
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011

Someone told us in advance, about this place. Only thing we knew it was a tree house. The actual place is AWSOME! a beatifull house hanging 25mts above the ground without harming in the least the tree. We spent a night here and was the highlight of our trip. In the middle of a primary forest, sourranded by nature sounds,... More

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Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2011

Clearly one of the greatest experiences of my life and definitely a MUST if you are visiting Costa Rica. The jungle walk previous to the climbing is absolutely breathtaking, the climbing was incredibly fun, and once you reach to the top of the plataform you won't believe you eyes, your senses. You feel list a visitor in nomans land, which... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2011

Observatorio is an engineering marvel -- a "treehouse" suspended 25 meters up in the Costa Rican rainforest canopy. After a short hike (where you may see poison dart frogs and other unique species), you hoist yourself up to the platform where you can take in the incredible rainforest and sea views. Peter, the designer and builder, plans to turn Observatorio... More

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2010
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It begins with Peter Gacar and his wife Isabel's warmth and kindness, then a short 5 min ride, and then off on a wonderful and challenging 15-20 min walk through the Jungle. Peter working with the local Indian shows you plants and animals upclose as you venture forth. When you arrive to the tree, the view from the base is... More

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San Ramón, Alajuela, Costa Rica
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW
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Sao Paulo, SP
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2011
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